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Ariki Backpackers
2 stars

Ariki Backpackers

25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth 4342, New Zealand
+64 6769 5020
From
£30
Cheapest

rate per night

8.3
Great

based on 579 reviews

Ariki Backpackers
Mon 13/5
-
Tue 14/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
£30
Queen room
£40
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About Ariki Backpackers

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
Located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, Ariki Backpackers is just 100 metres from New Plymouth's shops, pubs and bus terminal. It offers a restaurant, a tour desk and a communal kitchen. Situated above Icons Sports Bar, New Plymouth Ariki Backpackers is 2 minutes' walk from well-known coastal art piece The Wind Wand. It is 6 minutes' drive from both Stadium Taranaki and Brooklands Zoo. This friendly hostel offers a guest lounge with satellite TV, a communal kitchen and a large outdoor patio with BBQ facilities. There are internet facilities, a DVD library and a guest laundry. The tour desk books mountain trips, surfing, farm tours, seal watching and cultural tours. Ariki Backpackers offers dormitories and private rooms. Rooms with private bathroom facilities are available. There are female-only and male-only dorms on offer.

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Mon 13/5
Tue 14/5
Double room
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£30
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£31
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£32
Queen room
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£40
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£47
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

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Amenities at Ariki Backpackers

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Night club

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Skiing
  • Karaoke
  • Bowling
  • Water park
  • Pool table
  • Windsurfing
  • Night club

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key access
  • Express check-out

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Roll-in shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Family rooms
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchen

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Garden

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Desk

Dining

  • Restaurant

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Child-safety socket covers

Reviews of Ariki Backpackers

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8.3
Very GoodBased on 579 verified guest reviews
8.2Families
8.0Couples
8.2Friends
8.4Solo
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6.0 Okay
Cons:Way too hot in the rooms

Location

25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth 4342

What's nearby

  • Wind Wand148 yd
  • Puke Ariki148 yd
  • Centre City Shopping Centre187 yd
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery305 yd
  • Saint Mary's Church380 yd
  • Observatory0.4 mi
  • Pukekura Park0.6 mi
  • TSB Stadium0.8 mi
  • Bowl of Brooklands0.9 mi
  • Yarrow Stadium1 mi
  • Brooklands Zoo1 mi
  • Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve2.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Ariki Backpackers

Low season

September

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

£31

Average price (weekend night)

£32
Cheapest month to stay with an average 53% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 29% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Ariki Backpackers

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Top tips for your stay at Ariki Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Ariki Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Ariki Backpackers, plan to stay on a Sunday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • How long should you stay at Ariki Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Ariki Backpackers

  • Where is Ariki Backpackers located?

    Ariki Backpackers is located at 25 Ariki Street, 0.5 miles from the centre of New Plymouth. Wind Wand is the closest landmark to Ariki Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ariki Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Ariki Backpackers.

  • Does Ariki Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ariki Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Ariki Backpackers from the airport?

    Ariki Backpackers is 7 miles from New Plymouth. Ariki Backpackers is 80.4 miles from Wanganui.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Ariki Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Ariki Backpackers in New Plymouth and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Ariki Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Ariki Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.0

Distance to city centre

0.5 mi

Nearest airport

New Plymouth

Distance to airport

6.6 mi