Hostel
Ariki Backpackers
New Plymouth, New Plymouth, New Zealand
About Ariki Backpackers
Ariki Backpackers is a hostel in New Plymouth, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 222 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 930 m from the centre of New Plymouth. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, New Plymouth Airport (NPL), is 11 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 16:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 10
- Floors
- 2
- Other stays within 500 m
- 9
Hotel prices in New Plymouth by month
25 Ariki Street arikibackpackers.com
Prices
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Live prices around Ariki Backpackers
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Ariki Backpackers: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: November, about €39 a night on average
- Most expensive month: May, about €59 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €39 for the night of 10 November
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Ariki Backpackers prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How Ariki Backpackers scores
Better rated than 19% of hotels in New Plymouth
- Guest rating 8.6
- Location 6.4
- Facilities 1.7
- Spa & wellness 0.0
- Beach access 5.2
New Plymouth average
Rating on Google
4.1/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Leisure
- Nightclub
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Shuttle
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- In-room safe
Policies
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 6.4/10
- Walk grade
- 78/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 91
- Shops within 500 m
- 9
- Sights within 1 km
- 5
| Nearest beachAutere / East End Beach | 1.5 km24 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportNew Plymouth Airport (NPL) | 11 km24 min drive |
| Distance to the centreNew Plymouth | 930 m15 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shop | 140 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyChemist Warehouse | 130 m2 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Puke Ariki40 m
- The Wind Wand160 m
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre260 m
- State Bistro580 m
- New Plymouth Observatory600 m
- The Gables (Colonial Hospital)1.6 km
Weather in New Plymouth
Compare Ariki Backpackers with nearby hotels
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- Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront Hotel ★★★★ 140 m away8.9
- Quest New Plymouth Apartment 170 m away8.8
- Distinction New Plymouth Hotel Hotel ★★★★ 200 m away8.5
- Brougham Heights Motel Motel ★★★★ 230 m away8.9
- The Metrotel Motel ★★★★ 230 m away9.3
- Bella Vista Motel New Plymouth Motel ★★★½ 250 m away9.3
Questions about Ariki Backpackers
How do guests rate Ariki Backpackers?
Ariki Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 222 reviews, which is better than 19% of rated hotels in New Plymouth.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ariki Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Is there parking at Ariki Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Ariki Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, New Plymouth Airport (NPL), is 11 km away in a straight line.
Is Ariki Backpackers close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.
How many rooms does Ariki Backpackers have?
Ariki Backpackers has 10 rooms on 2 floors.
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Ariki Backpackers?
Chemist Warehouse is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 130 m away (2 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score