The Rotten Apple Backpackers

–Great location - show map
+15 photos
Scored 7.5
Rated good

Free WiFi

10

Not usually available – you're in luck!

The Rotten Apple Backpackers is not usually available on our site. Reserve soon before it sells out!

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Rotten Apple Backpackers in Hastings offers adults-only hostel accommodation with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, and free use of bicycles. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, full-day security, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 22 km from Hawke's Bay Airport, the hostel is near McLean Park (19 km), Splash Planet (3 km), Pania of the Reef Statue (21 km), and Bluff Hill Lookout (25 km). Activities include fishing, pub crawls, film nights, hiking, and cycling.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

Prices converted to USD
—
 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

Filter by:
 
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$60 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$60 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$60 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$75 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$90 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Double Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 large double bed
US$119 for 3 nights
Reserve
  • You won't be charged yet

Error: Please select one or more options you want to book

Select an accommodation type and how many you want to reserve.
Accommodation Type Number of guests Today's price Your choices

How many rooms will you need for your stay? Please select here.

Select beds
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
431 feet²
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Shared bathroom
  • Carpeted
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$20 per night
Price US$60
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
269 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$20 per night
Price US$60
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
269 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$20 per night
Price US$60
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
172 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$25 per night
Price US$75
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 2 left
Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$30 per night
Price US$90
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 6 left
Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$40 per night
Price US$119
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 5 left
  • You won't be charged yet

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eamon
    Australia Australia
    “Communication was great. I arrived quite late, and even later than planned due to bus problems, and I was met with warmth and generosity. Room was simple, but had everything I needed. I would happily stay again without hesitation. Thank you.”
  • Fionnuala
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location and super welcoming, friendly staff, definitely worth stopping over when in Hastings. Very helpful if you plan to stay for awhile and are seeking work.”
  • Lilley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything from being very spacious to the owners being very nice and welcoming. Would definitely come back and would definitely recommend to family or friends.”
  • Patrick
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Staff were excellent and friendly, the place was clean and tidy and well maintained. Good kitchen and dining room / lounge room facilities - great value for money.”
  • Darling
    Chile Chile
    “La ubicación y el personal, muy amables y atentos.”
  • Willow
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful people running the hostel. Have a quiet room for reading which is nice.”
  • Federico
    Argentina Argentina
    “Staff was very helpful and kind, the location of the hostel is really convenient.”
  • Anonymous
    France France
    “The manager was lovely! Very good location (right in the center) and right next to the InterCity bus station, so very convenient for backpackers.”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Rotten Apple Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 35
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroEftpos Cash is not accepted