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The Backyard Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa

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BBQ/picnic area
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Single Lodge Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Lodge | WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Lodge | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed in 4 Bed Male Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

5 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Chalet | WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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5 Bed Female Dorm | WiFi, bed sheets

5 Bed Female Dorm

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Chalet Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eat Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gold Star Bakery
  • Lone Star
  • Kfc
  • Third Place Cafe
  • Social Club

About this property

The Backyard Inn

Hostel near Polynesian Spa
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Backyard Inn. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 98 rooms have amenities such as WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–noon
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Backyard Inn Rotorua
Backyard Inn
Backyard Rotorua
The Backyard Inn Rotorua
The Backyard Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Backyard Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Does The Backyard Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Backyard Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Backyard Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Backyard Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Backyard Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Backyard Inn located?

Situated in Rotorua, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Rotorua Hospital. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Backyard Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 167 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff where nice but the actual place was quit dirty and lots of un friendly people that seem to actually live on site...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was just very average, provided coffee and tea however no milk or fridge, very small rooms Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Dimitri

Ideal for backpackers but not couples
For backpacker or group of friends this is the perfect accommodatio. BBut for couple it's a bit too root :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was adequate and fairly clean. I suppose you get what you pay for and this place was very cheap.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Back yard Inn stay
n reference to the amount that was paid for the accommodation the rooms were ok, the budget rooms contain two beds and an table and chair, there is heating but no cooling. You can open the window but there is not much of a breeze and no fans in the room. The rooms get quite warm, the female communal showers had no locks on the door. the pillows were low quality and there were no extra pillows available in the room and no towels were provided in the room, and it does not mention on the website that for these room s you will be required to provide your own towel. I will think twice before booking this place again if I was travelling through Rotorua.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price point, this did the trick. Friendly people, great pool. Clean facilities! Thanks for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chi Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We feel like at home during our stay! It was lovely! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All fine :-)
no problems at all. A very simple room, but that’s all I needed. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good service. Close to public transport. Lovely room. Nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good heated swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was OK but overpriced for what it was. Restaurant offered good basic food an affordable prices
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, warm central accommodation with great hot pools. Enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rates, clean linen, comfortable bed. Great coffee from the restaurant and although I didn't purchase any food I could see the prices were very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay in Rotorua
Had a nice, comfortable stay at The Backyard Inn. It was convenient to the attractions in Rotorua as long as you have a rental car. Also, the geothermal pool was a cool feature!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

What I paid and asked for considering the place was fully booked out was quite good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Syd, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the ensuite room and it was great! Very comfy bed and everything was clean. There’s a hot pool and a cafe/bar. In the room there’s not a microwave or small fridge, everything is in the big communal kitchen. Parking was a problem for us as all the spaces were taken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019