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Featured Hostels in Lake Okataina

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (213)
"The staff is amazing and treats everyone like VIP! Clean and easy to move around the building. They are very organised. Close to everything! "
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua

5.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (76)
"Really nice stay here. Modern, confortable and clean. Big living room and kitchen, so nice. I recommand for sure Haka House Rotorua !"
The price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Haka House Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua

1.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (31)
"Good location and plenty of carparks available, spacious kitchen area. Rooms are quite small and internal walls are quite thin so could hear noises outside the room a bit too well."
The price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Stay Hostel Rotorua

Base Rotorua - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (85)
"Only one thing is the cleanliness. Need to be improved, especially for the kitchen. "
Base Rotorua - Hostel

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (167)
"The staff where nice but the actual place was quit dirty and lots of un friendly people that seem to actually live on site..."
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge and Camp

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (100)
"Conveniently located opposite the I-site where the bus stops at. Friendly staff. Cheap dorm room. Youthful crowd with a few long termers. Wifi is only available in the lounge area. Wifi was spotty at times but worked well. Good fully stocked kitchen. Free coffee and tea. The bathroom is not lit very well and the door on the male bathrooms was broken off, but I'm sure it will be fixed soon."
Rotorua Downtown Backpackers
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Lake Okataina?
You might like the prices at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Lakes Lodge Okataina - 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Lake Okataina. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bike hire at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Lake Okataina?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Lake Okataina is 1660 mm.
What is there to see and do in Lake Okataina?
Overall, Lake Okataina is known for its restaurants, sports and parks. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Rotoiti, Lake Tarawera and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa. Cultural attractions include Tamaki Maori Village, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Mitai Maori Village. Locals like to shop at Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market.
What's the best way to get to and around Lake Okataina while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Lake Okataina in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Whakatane (WHK), located 31 mi (49.9 km) away.