Wanderlust NZ | Hostel in Tauranga

8.2 (935 Reviews) |   79 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Tauranga Hostel | Wanderlust NZ

79 Bedroom Hostel in Tauranga

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 harbor and free high-speed unlimited throughout. Among the facilities at this property are 2 spacious, shared kitchens overlooking the water and a separate shared lounge area, and a specialized private group area. We have upmarket private rooms with ensuites to shared dorms with or without ensuites with eco-friendly bedding and tastefully decorated. This hostel has sustainability at it’s core. There are a variety of bars and cafes located a short walk from the hostel. The bus station is a 1-minute walk from Wanderlust NZ, and the Visitor Information Center is located next door. The nearest airport is Tauranga Airport, 3.1 mi from Wanderlust NZ. There is no parking onsite but plenty of near parking.

Wanderlust NZ is located in Tauranga.

This 79 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Designated Smoking Area, TV, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 935 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Tauranga and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Lockers
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

For bookings of 6 or more guests, we require a 50% nonrefundable deposit to confirm booking + a cleaning fee of $10/ pers will be added, for group of 4 or more guests, you can contact us first to confirm the allocation of the rooms which fit together before making reservation, a full nonrefundable prepayment is required for bookings over bank holiday weekends and with large festivals in town such as one love, bay dreams and jazz festival.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.18
Location:
9.29
Staff:
9.08
Facilities:
8.35
Comfort:
8.28
Cleanliness:
8.36
Natalie
Dec 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
4 Bed Dorm Mixed with Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
4 Bed Dorm Mixed with Ensuite

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
6 Bed Dorm Mixed with Ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
12 Bed dorm Mixed Shared Bathroom with Seaview
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 24 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
12 Bed dorm Mixed Shared Bathroom with Seaview

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Key access, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area

View

View, Sea view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
4 Bed dorm Mixed Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
4 Bed dorm Mixed Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Double Room with Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Ensuite

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Twin Room with Ensuite
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed
Twin Room with Ensuite

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Double Room Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Twin Room Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
6 Bed dorm Mixed Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
6 Bed dorm Mixed Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
4 Bed Dorm Weekly Discount
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
4 Bed Dorm Weekly Discount

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet
4-bed dorm female with ensuite
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
4-bed dorm female with ensuite

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom
4 Bed Dorm Female Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed
4 Bed Dorm Female Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom, Toilet
6 Bed Dorm Female Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom
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