Ariki Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Ariki Backpackers. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 150
AED 172 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting, and a window.

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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A bedroom with a bed, a television on a wooden nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall with a framed sign.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, a TV on a stand, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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A bunk bed room with a desk, a wardrobe, and a patterned carpet.

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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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Shared Dormitory (5 Person, Mixed)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

Shared Dormitory (6 Person, Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A single bed with a grey and white patterned bedspread, a red towel, and a potted plant on a wooden nightstand.

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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25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 4312

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, a tree, and a railway track.
    Wind Wand
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A modern building with a unique geometric facade and the name "Puke Ariki" displayed prominently.
    Puke Ariki
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A modern building with reflective glass panels and illuminated interior lights.
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A red bridge over a river with reflective spheres hanging above.
    Pukekura Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ms White
    4 min walk
  • Salt Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Viet Nom Nom
    4 min walk
  • The Good Home
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 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 meeting rooms
    • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby and luggage storage
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Ariki Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ariki Backpackers?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ariki Backpackers on 5 November 2026 start from AED 150, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Centre City Shopping Centre, Puke Ariki, and Wind Wand. TSB Showplace and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ariki Backpackers Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is accessible to food outside, groceries & tour places nearby. Chris & Rob is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely refuge and great spot to visit central attractions and sea walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Staff are accommodating and the room is comfortable to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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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

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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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10/10 Excellent

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The staffs are very good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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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

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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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

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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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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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10/10 Excellent

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Great little backpackers! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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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

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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

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Stay here only for 5 hours, can’t make a detailed comment. I booked the hostel at 6.00 pm and arrived at 2.00 am. Allowing late check-in is helpful to me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

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It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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