Temporary Accommodation Options - Hostels/Backpackers
There is a variety of temporary accommodation available in Whangarei. Please note that these hostels are private businesses operated independently of NorthTec so to make a booking, you will need to contact the hostel of your choice directly well in advance of your arrival in Whangarei.
Temporary Accommodation Comparison
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Bunkdown Lodge
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Happy Valley Lodge
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YWCA
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Otaika Accommodation Park
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Whangarei Student Hostel
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Type of Accommodation
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Old villa converted to backpackers
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Home converted to hostel
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Hostel
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Caravan park with cabins
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Boarding hostel
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Room type
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Shared (5, 4 or 2)
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Private or shared
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Private
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Single or double
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Single or double
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Capacity
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22 guests
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12 guests
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21 rooms
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40 cabins
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12 rooms
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Cost
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From $25pp /night in dorm
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$45pp/night
$200pp/week
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$30/night
$150/week
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$120/single
$190/double
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$120/single
$150/double
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Meals
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Cook own
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All included
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Cook own
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Cook own
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Cook own
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Facilities
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2 lounges
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Games room
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Shared lounge
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Shared kitchen
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Shared lounge
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Laundry
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$3.50/load
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Included
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$2/load
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Extra
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Extra
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Internet
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$4/hour
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Free
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To be installed at own cost
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Extra
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Approx. $5 /computer /week
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Security
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Lockers for valuables
Hosts on site
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Security cameras
Hosts in residence
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Lockable doors
Manager on site
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Lockable cabins
Manager in residence
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Locked entry
Manager in residence
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Location
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Between city centre and NorthTec
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Same road as NorthTec
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City centre
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Near NorthTec
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City centre
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Contact
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www.bunkdownlodge.co.nz
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http://happyvalleylodge.co.nz
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www.whangarei.ywca.org.nz
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0064 9 438 1459 – Martin
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Melissa Tan
kelilatam@hotmail.com
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Please check all prices and facilities with the hostels before booking as they are subject to change.