Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of The Backyard Inn, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Kuirau Park. This hostel is 20 minutes walk to Rotorua Hospital and 20 minutes walk to Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 98 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a picnic area.

Limited WiFi (surcharge) device count - 1
Luggage storage
Express check-in
Front desk (limited hours)
WiFi (surcharge)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Barbecue grill(s)
Picnic area
Garden
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Conference space
Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kuirau Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Rotorua Hospital - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
St. Faith's Anglican Church - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Waimangu Cauldron - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Rotorua Night Market - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Eat Street - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Rotorua Central Mall - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 1.7 km / 1 mi
DriftKartz - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Tamaki Maori Village - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Government Gardens - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The nearest major airport is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi

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.

Other charges

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.

Location

60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand

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