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    Ariki Backpackers

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    73 reviews
    #6 of 16 Specialty Lodging in New Plymouth
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    25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    4.0 
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    Finding an ideal budget friendly hostel in New Plymouth does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Ariki Backpackers, a nice option for travellers like you. For air travellers, New Plymouth Airport is approximately 10.38 km from Ariki Backpackers. While staying at Ariki Backpackers, visitors can check out Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (5.2 km), which is a popular New Plymouth attraction. Guests can enjoy a snack bar during their visit. As an added convenience, there is paid public parking available nearby, and Ariki Backpackers makes getting online easy, with free wifi. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Chaos Cafe, Emmalou Macaron and Coffee House, and Federal Store, which are some cafes that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular science museums such as Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum. Ariki Backpackers looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to New Plymouth.
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    Great hostel, close to the Intercity bus stop
    I recently stayed at this hostel and it was an excellent experience. The hostel is located about 70m from the Intercity bus stop on Ariki Street. Across the street is the I-Site with all local tourist information.

    The hostel was clean and tidy, if a little dated and well-worn.     …
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    Date of stay: December 2018
    Bloody lovely!
    Ariki is the place to stay! Been here a couple of times now and always feel at home. The staff are absolute legends, the place is clean and well equipped, it's right in the centre of town and did I mention how cool the staff are?!
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    Date of stay: July 2018
    Good hostel with great people but too noisy
    I enjoyed staying here and met some really nice people. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place is slightly worn and at 30 dollars a night for a six bed dorm I'd say it's slightly overpriced compared to other places in New Zealand, however the location is really good...

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    Date of stay: February 2018
    Pretty good
    I stayed in this hostel for two nights and not bad at all. The location is good, not far from the intercity bus station and not far to go for a wonder. The room itself is good and pretty spacious. I really liked the lounge and social spaces. There is a large tv in the lounge and …
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    Date of stay: August 2017
    Average hosteL WITH NO SECURITY
    This hostel is just a bunch of whole furnitures thrown in together.

    There was NO SECURITY at all, NO LOCKS ON THE DOORS, and a smelly dog was wandering about the whole place which was not sanitary.

    The bunks don't have any ladder to climb up, so I had to hop on a desk to prop     …
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    Date of stay: September 2017
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    "try to stay in room 8 if you can"
    "Away from the pub"
    "Book early as they do get some very busy and book on weekends when events are happening."
    "Definietly pay the extra for a private room!"
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    US$35 - US$52 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    New ZealandNorth IslandTaranaki RegionNew Plymouth
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    10
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