Hostels in Pongakawa

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9 Jan - 11 Jan
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16 Jan - 18 Jan
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30 Jan - 1 Feb
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27 Feb - 1 Mar

Our top choices for Pongakawa hostels

Private Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (221)
"Clean room, good amenities, fantastic hostel - and really lovely people!"
United Kingdom
Aimee
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Dining room
Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (101)
"Happy with the service "
Australia
Viraj
The price is NZ$80
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb 2026
Haka House Rotorua
Exterior
Wanderlust NZ

Wanderlust NZ

Wanderlust NZ
1.0 star property
Tauranga
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"フロントの方がとても優しかったです。 私は英語を使うのが難しいですが、気さくに話してくださりました。 タオルや、ソープも置いてあってとても便利でした。"
Japan
Ikumi
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Wanderlust NZ
Interior
Mount Backpackers

Mount Backpackers

Mount Backpackers
2.0 star property
Mount Maunganui
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (30)
"Close to everywhere very nice"
United States
Declan
Mount Backpackers
Exterior
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers

Garden Court Motel & Backpakers
1.0 star property
Tauranga South
6.0 out of 10, (4)
"Friendly staff. The rooms need an upgrade. "
Australia
Dante
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Garden Court Motel & Backpakers
Shared kitchen
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers

Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers

Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
1.0 star property
Mount Maunganui
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Fridge, microwave
Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (39)
"Great location Just what you need to get a good sleep and go exploring"
New Zealand
Grace
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Stay Hostel Rotorua
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Top Pongakawa Hotel Reviews

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Good property to stay "
Taruun 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Rydges Rotorua

Find out more about Pongakawa

Pongakawa Hostels information

Number of reviews
396
Accommodation
10 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$80
Highest Price
NZ$252

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Pongakawa?
You might like the room rates at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which gets positive reviews from our travellers: Rydges Rotorua - 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from the heart of Pongakawa. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Pongakawa?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Pongakawa is 1596 mm.
What is there to see and do in Pongakawa?
Depending on your interests, you might like to explore the area around Pongakawa. Get out into nature with places such as Pukehina Beach, Papamoa Beach and Lake Rotoiti. Additional attractions include Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools, Mercury Baypark and Lake Rotoma.
What's the best way to get to and around Pongakawa while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Pongakawa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Tauranga (TRG), 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), situated 21.3 mi (34.3 km) away.

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