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Ariki Backpackers

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby sitting area
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Lobby sitting area
Shared kitchen
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312
  • Centre City Shopping Centre
    2 min walk
  • Wind Wand
    3 min walk
  • TSB Showplace
    3 min walk
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

New Plymouth

A stay at Ariki Backpackers places you in the heart of New Plymouth, steps from Richmond Cottage and Centre City Shopping Centre. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Real Tart Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from TSB Showplace.
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What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pukekura Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brooklands Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪India Today Bistro & Tandoor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Buddha - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ms White - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hour Glass - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ozone Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ariki Backpackers

New Plymouth hostel in New Plymouth CBD with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
Ariki Backpackers offers 10 shared accommodations with air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hostel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite with Modern European cuisine at The Good Home Bar, arestaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and express check-out.
The Good Home Bar - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Home Bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ariki Backpackers
Ariki Backpackers Hostel
Ariki Backpackers Hostel New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers New Plymouth
Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ariki Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation New Plymouth

Ariki Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nik

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like was parking. I had a car and there was no parking facilities near the backpackers. Outside of this it more more than adequate! The attendant was friendly & helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there for 3 nights so far, 1 next week. Everyone has been great. Some of the mess is from the Backpackers being lazy and not doing their dishes and leaving pizza boxes for the staff to clean up. Very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hamahona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm feeling to the building along with the staff. Very convenient to town Centre, bus services and the beach. I recommend the Ariki back Packer's to anyone looking for accommodation in the New Plymouth area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I meant to put 2 stars about property conditions. It is clean and beds you cannot fault. The building and some chattels could eg paint and carpets. Some Backpackers leave the kitchen messy too. Thry need
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little backpackers! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located for dining, shopping, broadwalk, bus terminal. Only issue is no parking which could be alleviated by putting a blurb about where you can park. One thing said there was parking and another said no parking??
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely refuge and great spot to visit central attractions and sea walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed two nights in the family room. Excellent value with air conditioning, TV and own bathroom. All linen supplied. Excellent location right in the centre, next to mall, restaurants and costal walkway. Excellent staff service. I would have liked to rate cleanliness higher, but some guests did not always leave the kitchen clean or wash and dry their dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Great location for coastal walkway, right in town. Bars, restaurants all handy. Manager was so friendly and welcoming, also very efficient. Best hostel I've stayed in NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and accommodation. The only thing I'd take issue with is the parking which you have to either pay for from 9am-5pm or not drive at all. Don't let this overshadow your stay though, as it's a lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Hawera

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location very convenient and helpful staff. Noisy at night especially Friday and Saturday nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria Eugenia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
We stayed one night only at a private room. It was spacious and clean. Awesome location, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021