Wanderlust NZ
Hostel in Tauranga
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Newly opened and refurbished in October 2020, Wanderlust NZ is a waterfront hostel located in a historical building in downtown Tauranga. It features a large balcony area overlooking the harbour and free high-speed unlimited throughout.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Map of Tauranga
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 129 ft²
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1 Bunk • 129 ft²
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1 Bunk • 193 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 258 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
The GREAT location - on The Strand, stunning views from the front/foot path and from the rood deck of the harbour, surrounded by international cuisine restaurants, Starbucks, close to carpark, and retail stores.
Friendly welcoming staff - gave us an awesome tour of the room and facilities.
Room was bigger than expected with our private bathroom - super comfy bed, tea/coffee/jug services.
The lift sometimes takes ages to come upstairs. Had a lot of bags and did not want to use the stairs.
4.0 / 5.0
Very good location and the views were lovely! The bedroom was comfortable and having a sink was very handy. The bathrooms were spacious. Would definitely stay again.
The woman’s bathrooms could have been cleaned a little more often and thoroughly. The men’s however we’re fine. The kitchen was also not cleaned often although mostly due to the other guests being lazy about washing up.
3.5 / 5.0
The people that were staying there
Small room
3.5 / 5.0
Nice view clean and very decent facilities
Very noisy area over weekend, noisy rooms with metal containers clicking and making noise by people, the idea of locking the rooms with keys are terrible. People leave the room without key and come back in the middle of night knocking the door!! It’s an awful idea need to be revised!
5.0 / 5.0
Location was great.close to buses and places to eat.
Place was clean and tidy
Nothing
2.5 / 5.0
Location and the balcony were great
My partner couldn't fit in the bed as it was too small for a tall person
People using the dryers at 2am
Limited parking
4.0 / 5.0
Staff was so nice, and I can see very beautiful view at the kitchen.
Bathroom.
5.0 / 5.0
The staff were very friendly and there was a lift which was very convenient when I had my heavy bags with me to get to my room on the 2nd floor. The kitchen area was very clean and there was plenty of space in the fridge for my food. The location was very good as it was close by to the InterCity bus stop.
4.5 / 5.0
The hostel was pretty chill.
2.0 / 5.0
Facilities are clean and great location to meet new people and a beautiful morning view of the harbour.
it is very over priced for the size of the room, We got a room for the two of us and ended up feeling really sick and having to sleep with the door cracked open as it was VERY claustrophobic.
4.5 / 5.0
The place is very comfortable for long-term stays and the staff are very kind and helpful, particularly Agustin and Ariana.
1.5 / 5.0
Close to bus station
Jail cell rm, squeaky doors, flimsy, creaky metal bunkbed.
5.0 / 5.0
the balcony and social area is INCREDIBLE, the rooms are nice and private.
4.5 / 5.0
I loved the cosy room. I'm usually claustrophobic when it comes to small spaces but I loved the room. There was a nice big window, and the beautiful colour walls just made the place feel vibrant and airy. Also the fan was a dream!
There was no lamp in the room, which made my night time reading very difficult. The ensuite bathroom could have been a bit more clean, and maybe an extra spoon for our coffees and teas would be good.
5.0 / 5.0
We liked that it was close to everything, the staff where awesome the atmosphere was great all round it was a fantastic vibe
Only thing I didn't like was the toilet seat in the ladies toilet felt like it was falling off
3.5 / 5.0
Very convenient location
Was advertised as bathroom being outside of the bedroom.
No bin in the bathroom.
5.0 / 5.0
Location is at its best, wake up to a stunning view and lovely people
3.0 / 5.0
The location was awesome, so close to Tauranga CBD and Waikato University. Wifi was fast and easy to connect. The facility was relatively clean.
Loud neighbours, and thin walls which didn't block out any noise.
4.0 / 5.0
great central location with sea views from the communal lounge and rooftop terrace.
the downside of staying central is no onsite parking.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Tauranga?
The average price for a rental in Tauranga is $204 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Wanderlust NZ. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wanderlust NZ pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wanderlust NZ?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and tv.
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