3/5 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
1 Jun. 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
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The Backyard Inn
3.5/5 Good
Guests rated this property 3.4/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Breakfast Available
- Business Services
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
- Hand sanitiser provided
Explore the area
Kuirau Park6 min walk
Rotorua Hospital14 min walk
Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House16 min walk
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)11 min drive
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Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)
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Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 30
Room details
3 Single Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Partially open bathroom, shower and hydromassage showerhead
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability1 Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
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1 Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Shared bathroom
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
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4 Bed Chalet Ensuite
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 4Max adults: 40
Room details
4 Single Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Partially open bathroom, shower and hydromassage showerhead
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityDouble Lodge
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Double Lodge
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 20
Room details
1 Double Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Shared bathroom
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability5 Bed Female Dorm
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5 Bed Female Dorm
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 5
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 5Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsNon-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityDouble Chalet Ensuite
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Double Chalet Ensuite
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 20
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Partially open bathroom, shower and hydromassage showerhead
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityTriple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)
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Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 3Max adults: 3Max children: 2
Room details
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Partially open bathroom, shower and hydromassage showerhead
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability1 Bed in 4 Bed Male Dorm
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1 Bed in 4 Bed Male Dorm
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Shared bathroom
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityTwin Chalet
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Twin Chalet
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 20
Room details
2 Single Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Partially open bathroom, shower and hydromassage showerhead
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilitySingle Lodge Room
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Single Lodge Room
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsNon-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability1 Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm
Photos of 1 Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm
1 Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm
5/5 guest room ratingMore detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Shared bathroom
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability5 Bed Mixed Dorm
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5 Bed Mixed Dorm
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 1Max adults: 10
Room details
1 Single Bed
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsNon-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityTwin Lodge
Photos of Twin Lodge
Twin Lodge
More detailsRoom amenities
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Room information
Bed details
Bed details
Sleeps
- Max people: 2Max adults: 20
Room details
2 Single Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet – WiFi
Food & Drink – Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep – Bed sheetsBathroom – Shared bathroom
Practical – Desk
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
About this area
Rotorua
The Backyard Inn is located in Rotorua. Skyline Rotorua is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.
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What's nearby
- Kuirau Park - 6 min walk
- Rotorua Hospital - 14 min walk
- St. Faith's Anglican Church - 15 min walk
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House - 16 min walk
- Eat Street - 17 min walk
Getting around
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
- Bar — 1 min walk
- Third Place Cafe - 13 min walk
- Artisan Cafe - 16 min walk
- Abracadabra Café - 16 min walk
- Ali Baba's Tunisian Takeaways - 16 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Social distancing
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
- Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period)
- In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
- WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- On-site parking is wheelchair accessible
Food and drink
- Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–noon
- 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
- 1 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
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
Business services
- Conference space
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have any 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
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- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Linens
Food and drink
- Shared kitchen access
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- Connecting rooms available
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2 PM - 7:00 PM
Express check-in
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 June 2020 to 31 March 2021 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.
- 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Backpacker property has been rated 3 star plus, which is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
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
3.5
Good
3.4/5
Cleanliness
3.7/5
Staff & service
3.5/5
Amenities
3.2/5
Property conditions & facilities
2/5 Poor
Verified traveller
18 Feb. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
3/5 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Feb. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
4 Jan. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
3/5 Okay
Dimitri
4 Jan. 2020
Ideal for backpackers but not couples
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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