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The Rotten Apple Back Packers

Property class: 1

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A kitchen with a stove, sink, and chalkboard with #PottenAppleFamily.
A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small wooden shelf, and a window.
A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense greenery.
A pool table, sofas, a TV, and a mural in a room with green walls and a wooden ceiling.
A crowded street scene with vintage cars and people.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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114 Heretaunga St E, Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, 4122
  • Place, Hawke's Bay Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings City Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a small wooden table.

Economy Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a carpeted floor.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden shelf, and a carpeted floor.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with a wooden storage drawer, a window with curtains, and a small wooden shelf.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a single bed, a wooden dresser, and two windows with curtains.

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Hastings

The Rotten Apple Back Packers places you next to Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Hastings City Art Gallery. This 40-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a computer station, and a library.
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What's nearby

  • Westerman's Building - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hastings City Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cornwall Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Splash Planet - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪495 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Fish Supply - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rosina Eatery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rotten Apple Back Packers

Guests of The Rotten Apple Back Packers enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Limited parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a computer station, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Washers/dryers, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 19 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

This hostel is located in Hastings, just steps from Hawke's Bay Opera House and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre, and within a short walk of Westerman's Building. You'll also find Cornwall Park and Te Mata Peak less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rotten Apple Back Packers on Oct 30, 2026 start from $36, including 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.

Does The Rotten Apple Back Packers have a casino at the property?

No, The Rotten Apple Back Packers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does The Rotten Apple Back Packers feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Rotten Apple Back Packers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Rotten Apple Back Packers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Rotten Apple Back Packers.

How close is the airport from The Rotten Apple Back Packers?

The closest major airport to The Rotten Apple Back Packers is Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay), which is 14.2 mi away (22 minutes by car).

The Rotten Apple Back Packers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Experience I stayed here for one week in the dormitory, and honestly, it wasn’t a good experience. On the very first day, I requested a refund because of the condition of the accommodation, but unfortunately my request was refused. The rooms were quite messy and overcrowded, with very little space to move around comfortably. Some of the bathroom doors were also not working properly, which I honestly didn’t expect. The kitchen has a good amount of space, but cleanliness was an issue. The fridge in particular had an unpleasant smell when opened. The parking situation was also different from what I expected. It was advertised as having plenty of parking, but there were only around 8 parking spaces. We were told not to move our cars after 4 pm, otherwise someone else could take the space and there might be nowhere to park later. Overall, I was disappointed with my stay and ended up leaving before completing the full week. Unfortunately, this was not the experience I expected based on the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026