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Ariki Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy New Plymouth CBD from a rooftop terrace or find tranquility in a garden setting at this centrally located backpacker hostel

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Ariki Backpackers in New Plymouth CBD offers a rooftop terrace with city views and a peaceful garden. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, use WiFi, browse the library, or use meeting rooms. The hostel's convenient location is consistently praised by travelers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Queen Anne Suite with Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (10 Person, Mixed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in New Plymouth CBD, a neighborhood in New Plymouth, Ariki Backpackers is in a shopping district and by the ocean. TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve and Pouakai Zoo Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our New Plymouth travel guide
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Map
25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312

What's nearby

  • Wind Wand showing general coastal views, a bay or harbor and railway items
    Wind Wand
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Puke Ariki showing modern architecture and night scenes
    Puke Ariki
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery featuring night scenes and modern architecture
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pukekura Park featuring a cascade and forests
    Pukekura Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centre City Shopping Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Itch Wine Bar
    4 min walk
  • Salt Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Viet Nom Nom
    4 min walk
  • Three Sisters Brewery
    3 min walk
  • Ms White
    4 min walk

About this property

Ariki Backpackers

Hostel located in New Plymouth CBD
Consider a stay at Ariki Backpackers and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Home Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property 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 smoke detector, 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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ariki Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Ariki Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ariki Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ariki Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ariki Backpackers located?

Located in New Plymouth CBD, this hostel is steps from Richmond Cottage, Centre City Shopping Centre, and Wind Wand. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are just steps away.

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Reviews

Ariki Backpackers Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool place!! Clean and tidy and actual comfortable beds! Great location, will definitely look to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jan Leven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are accommodating and the room is comfortable to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room but the restaurant and pub was noisy even after midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Location was convenient. Staff were great - really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

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
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8/10 Good

Ofer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Not as clean as most hostels in New Zealand. Guests did not keep the kitchen as clean as in others as well. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly with a very homely vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Safe, quiet, good vibes from staff and other backpackers. A bit outdated could use some upkeep. Overall good spot for solo travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Faye

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
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6/10 Okay

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was brillriant. Chris was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. Everything was great. Unfortunately, sleep was disturbed by the noise from the bar / party next door until the small hrs. Plus we had thought that the backpackers had a car park, which it didnt. Facilities were good though and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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
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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
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6/10 Okay

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Except the mattresses. The mattresses were so bad that one of our group said they would have preferred kicking a policeman in the nuts and spend the night in the cells. Even the noise of the bar directly under the backpackers was bearable. The mattresses - not so much. Staff were friendly, and helpful. The kitchen was large enough for several parties to be cooking at once and you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Tim and Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Our expectations were largely matched for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. The room was big enough for the 3 of us. The beds were very comfortable. Staff is nice and they were kind enough to let us check in after hours. Good location right in the city centre. The only bad thing is that the area looks a bit sketchy and unsafe but nothing happened
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place the manager was a cool dude was very welcoming definitely recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little backpackers! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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