Richmond Cottage
Richmond Cottage, Ariki Street, Westown, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand- Historic
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Convenient Location and Amenities
Located just 100 metres from New Plymouth's shops, pubs, and bus terminal, Ariki Backpackers is the perfect choice for travelers looking for convenience. Situated above Icons Sports Bar, the hostel is a short walk from iconic attractions like The Wind Wand, Stadium Taranaki, and Brooklands Zoo.
Comfortable Accommodation Options
Choose from dormitories, private rooms, or rooms with private bathroom facilities at Ariki Backpackers. With female-only and male-only dorms available, there's an option for every traveler's preference.
Relaxing Atmosphere and Activities
Enjoy a friendly atmosphere at the hostel's guest lounge with satellite TV, communal kitchen, and outdoor patio with BBQ facilities. Take advantage of internet facilities, a DVD library, and a guest laundry. And don't forget to book exciting mountain trips, surfing adventures, farm tours, seal watching, and cultural experiences at the tour desk.
Book your stay at Ariki Backpackers now for a memorable and convenient experience!
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 50-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 50-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower/tub combination, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
La machine à laver et le sèche linge ne sont pas payant ce que je trouve pour une auberge très rare mais super !
The proximity to public bus, food places, beaches & seas, museum …the property’s facilities, & the staff’s friendliness….Next time if I come back, I’ll still choose Ariki Backpackers !
Nil
Great location
The location was great.
Checking in time no one there when I arrived had to wait no one answered the phone, parking awkward.
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, great facilities
No parking
Căn bếp
Its proximity to buses, eating places, shopping areas, and property’s amenities, facilities and staffs’ helpful services.
Nil
Everything! Realy everything!
So much!
Lots of facilities, very helpful host, clean and comfortable beds especially during winter.
Parking can be difficult but options are available on the street or a nearby parking building
Ariki Backpackers is an amazing little hostel in New Plymouth! The staff are so so friendly and down to earth, really make the effort to speak to you and have great advice on the area. It’s easy to make friends with the other guests in the lobby area and there’s also a movie room, balcony’s and a nice kitchen space too. The beds are comfy and the rooms are spacious. Lots of activities to do around New Plymouth too. I will definitely be back!
Property is well equipped, we don’t have to worry about anything because whatever I need so far, they have it. Location is good, near to bus stop, shopping areas, library & museum, beaches, eating areas…
Nil.
The proximity to bus stops, ice-cream shop, cafes, clothes & shoes shop, museum & beaches, and many more.
Nothing to note of.
It’s close to the bus stop. Property is offering a good rate for accommodation. Property is well managed, with all things available and sufficient.
Toilet sink should only have I tap, because with 2 taps, 1 cold & 1 hot, I got no way to get the warm water which I want.
Friendly reception and central location + proximity to Taranaki
Setup of the shower in the room was different than what I was accustomed to at other hostels. Wasn’t a huge fan, but it got the job done.
So cosy and home like. Fantastic friendly staff and guests. Generally a warm upbeat atmosphere
While it is extremely well located there is little outside relaxation room as it has become part of the next door restaurant bar. So no problem step out the front door and there are endless place to enjoy the scenery
I like where it is handy to every thing it's clean comfortable lovely staff
The stairs i am quite elderly find them quite daunting shame there is no lift
Está céntrico, te ofrecen una toalla y es económico. Lo usaría como máximo una noche. Los baños están bastante limpios. La gente de la recepción es simpática y pueden ayudarte en lo que necesites.
A pesar de que el aspecto es bastante antiguo por dentro, moqueta, sofás, etc. la cocina está bastante sucia (encimera, microondas, cubertería y cajones), creo que se tendría que limpiar más a fondo a diario y no es grande, no hay mucho espacio para manipular varias personas a la vez. Las camas hacen mucho ruido y los colchones y almohadas no son las más cómodas.
Emplacement idéal dans la ville, chambre propre, cuisine bien équipée, salle de bain dans la chambre, serviette de toilette fournie. Pas bruyant contrairement aux commentaires lus avant notre arrivée. Nous avons eu un soucis de lit après l'heure de fermeture de l'accueil, et le personnel était joignable via Whatsapp (pratique pour les voyageurs étrangers) et très serviable.
Auberge un peu restée dans son jus
Nejlepší hostel v jakém jsem kdy v životě byl. Naprosto doporučuji!
Le personnel était sympas, douche chaude.
Les ustensiles très abîmés, des draps et serviette avec des taches, l’état de la douche, l’établissement est en soit très anciens ( moquette, rideaux pas très propre) On s’attendait à mieux vu le prix.
Great facilities and friendly hosts, but avoid Room 10 We stayed in Room 10 (a 5-bed dorm with a private bathroom and toilet) from Friday to Sunday. We had to cut our trip short and check out early due to poor weather, but I wanted to share my feedback on the accommodation itself. On the positive side, the room was comfortable, and the hosts were very friendly. The kitchen facilities are excellent—there is a generous supply of cutlery and crockery, and there is always boiling water available, which is a big plus.
I must warn future guests about Room 10. While the location seemed fine during the day, this room is situated directly above a bar/club. The music starts around 11:00 PM and continues until late, accompanied by loud noise from people talking and laughing below. Unfortunately, I found it impossible to sleep through the noise. If you are a light sleeper, I highly recommend requesting a different room away from the bar area. I truly hope the rest of the dorms don't have this issue, as the property itself is well-managed and welcoming.
The best hostel I stay in NZ. Is the old hostel, but staff are really friendly, treat us like family friends!!! 100 /10 !
Brilliant stay, clean, great staff very helpful
Awesome staff, super cool Backpackers, comfy, heaps of cool spaces! Felt like home
Awesome staff
Friendly staff, really welcoming. The vibe of the hostel is a lovely social mix. Great areas to sit and chill.
Cool staff
Die Betten im Family Room waren so unfassbar bequem, ich hab super gut geschlafen. Die Küche nutzen zu können war auch sehr praktisch.
Es wirkte etwas abgewohnt, aber immerhin ist es auch ein Backpackers und nicht das FourSeasons. In der Küche tropfte Wasser durch die Decke nach heftigem Regen 😅
Customer service
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I liked it so much that I decided to stay here again a week later😀
Staff very friendly and not far from bus drop off and very clean
very cute and cozy place for a reasonable price, friendly staff, good location, I really like it.
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Pokoje super, części wspolne tez. Kuchnia była świetnie wyposażona. Fajne było to że wspolna łazienka miala tak naprawde wejście z pokoju tylko ze byla otwierana z 2 stron przez co byla dzielona tylko z pokojem obok, wiec tak naprawdę byla pół prywatna:) bardzo fajna opcja duzy plus. Pralnia byla dostepna ale trzeba mieć swoj proszek do prania. Personel tez byla bardzo spoko i mily.
The location
The toilet.
Everything was tidy and beds were comfy. Had everything we needed.
Its always a nice vibe at Ariki Backpackers
Muy amable en la recepción. La cama era cómoda. Habían suficientes enchufes para cargar celulares.
Mi habitación tenía una puerta de acceso a otra habitación, por lo que otras personas tenían que pasar por mi habitación para entrar a la suya. La cocina era muy chica. No tiene parking privado, pero pude estacionar mi auto a unas calles de manera gratuita. Si bien me avisaron antes, justo detrás hay un bar con música fuerte hasta las 3am.
The location was perfect and we loved the movie room
Nothing it was really good
Staff were lovely
Good location
Room had 5 beds instead of 4 but there was only 2 of us so it was fine. Only 2 power bars for the whole room in strange places so not ideal.
Super cool vibe and super cool people!! Very clean and friendly!!
Super cool vibes and super cool people!! Very clean and friendly :)
Très bien, propre, lit confortable Cuisine bien équipé Bon emplacement (supermarché, magasin, restaurant, plage, café) Personnel sympathique!
Preis Leistungsverhältnis und saubere Duschen.
Ziemlich durchgelegene Betten, Sessel und Couch (Lobby). Aber sauber bezogen und damit wieder okay. Aber so richtig Wohlgefühl habe ich mich nicht.
Good kitchen facilities Good rooms and beds
Staff not very social Living room is pretty uncomfortable
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Cleanliness
7.8/10There were mentions of cleanliness issues, including outdated facilities and noise.
Service
9.3/10Many reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.8/10The location was frequently praised, close to attractions but noisy at night.
Room Quality
7.3/10Some rooms were noted to be dated and had comfort issues, like saggy beds.
Amenities
8.3/10Amenities offered were good; however, the kitchen cleanliness was questioned.
Value for Money
8.3/10Good value was noted relative to the price, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.8/10No specific mentions were made; deemed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.6/10Most guests had a positive experience despite some drawbacks.