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The Backyard Inn

2.0 star property
Rotorua hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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BBQ/picnic area
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior entrance
4 Bed Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Internet access
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool

Room options

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WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Chalet Ensuite (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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4 Bed Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Single Lodge Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Chalet Ensuite (1 Double and 1 Single beds)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Chalet Ensuite | WiFi, bed sheets

Double Chalet Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
60 Tarewa Road, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eat Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Backyard Inn

The Backyard Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Skyline Rotorua. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Bar - Onsite bar.
Onsite venue #2 - café. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 5 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 5 (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

Is there a pool at The Backyard Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Backyard Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Backyard Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Backyard Inn?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at The Backyard Inn and nearby?
The Backyard Inn has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Backyard Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Bar.
What's the area around The Backyard Inn like?
The Backyard Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Kuirau Park and 14 minutes' walk from Rotorua Hospital.

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

The staff where nice but the actual place was quit dirty and lots of un friendly people that seem to actually live on site...
2-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was just very average, provided coffee and tea however no milk or fridge, very small rooms Lovely staff
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Ideal for backpackers but not couples
For backpacker or group of friends this is the perfect accommodatio. BBut for couple it's a bit too root :)
Dimitri, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Everything was adequate and fairly clean. I suppose you get what you pay for and this place was very cheap.
8-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Back yard Inn stay
n reference to the amount that was paid for the accommodation the rooms were ok, the budget rooms contain two beds and an table and chair, there is heating but no cooling. You can open the window but there is not much of a breeze and no fans in the room. The rooms get quite warm, the female communal showers had no locks on the door. the pillows were low quality and there were no extra pillows available in the room and no towels were provided in the room, and it does not mention on the website that for these room s you will be required to provide your own towel. I will think twice before booking this place again if I was travelling through Rotorua.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

For the price point, this did the trick. Friendly people, great pool. Clean facilities! Thanks for having us
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Philip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We feel like at home during our stay! It was lovely! Thanks!
Chi Ming, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quite and friendly staff
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All fine :-)
no problems at all. A very simple room, but that’s all I needed. Thank you!
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Good service. Close to public transport. Lovely room. Nice and warm.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brandon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good heated swimming pool
Brent, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room was OK but overpriced for what it was. Restaurant offered good basic food an affordable prices
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, warm central accommodation with great hot pools. Enjoyed immensely.
7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great rates, clean linen, comfortable bed. Great coffee from the restaurant and although I didn't purchase any food I could see the prices were very reasonable
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Stay in Rotorua
Had a nice, comfortable stay at The Backyard Inn. It was convenient to the attractions in Rotorua as long as you have a rental car. Also, the geothermal pool was a cool feature!
Aaron, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

What I paid and asked for considering the place was fully booked out was quite good.
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had the ensuite room and it was great! Very comfy bed and everything was clean. There’s a hot pool and a cafe/bar. In the room there’s not a microwave or small fridge, everything is in the big communal kitchen. Parking was a problem for us as all the spaces were taken.
Syd, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review