When you arrive at Crash Palace, the staff have a list of free things to do in Rotorua, which is great to get your hands on. There is heaps of local information in the hostel and they can book activities for you. To keep you entertained in the hostel there is a TV room, pool table, two kitchens, BBQ and outdoor eating area, and a hot tub. There are private rooms, small and large dorms -- all with heating and shared bathrooms. Linen and towels are included.
This hostel is in a fairly old building that seems to be an old mansion and it has a homey atmosphere. The facilities are not as old as the building, yet some things -- like the internet connection and some of the kitchen and bathroom facilities -- are in need of attention. They did seem to be in the process of updating the beds, so maybe the rest of the facilities are on the maintenance "to do" list.
Crash Palace is well located -- from the bus station, the hostel is a short, easy walk. Come out of the bus station and turn right and walk down Fenton Street about three blocks until you see "Jade Factory" on the corner. Turn left here and the hostel is on your left on the first corner.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2007
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3 Average from 2 Ratings
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