The Rotten Apple Backpacker's

Without a doubt. 1 of the best hostels I have had staying in. The owner Jason is a real genuine guy and not just a normal owner he knows how it should be as he has been traveling, so he knows about working and would always offer a helping hand no matter what, since the renovation it is much much more nicer and homly, iv been here for about 11 months on and off and why I come back here each time is because of the people and the place. 2 years of traveling so far and I have never had the pleasure of staying in a hostal like this! It's 1 of a kind! 100% recommended staying here you won't regret it.

As soon as I arrived, I felt so welcomed and comfortable. The place is great to stay in for a long period or even for a short stay. The kitchen, the rooms, the bathrooms are very clean and all.And the managers are the best. They are beautiful, helpful and smiley people who give all their intention on what you need.Thanks a lot for everything The Rotten Apple and guys who are reading this comment: join #therottenapplefamily :))

The place is a mess. The kitchen is lacking equipment and dirty, if the trash bins were filled or left open the place was filled with flies. We ate out of Tupperware instead of the plates provided. The carpet in our room was filthy, shoes or socks were on at all times. A cockroach was found in my bed and earwigs in the shower. And to top it all off a mouse was seen once or twice. You’re only allowed 30 minutes of wifi a day.

Wonderfull hostel, I feel like at home here. I’ve met some of the best people in my life there and had a great time partying during the weekends. Over all it was very clean and tidy even though it can get a bit messy sometimes in the kitchen as any other backpackers hostel

The Rotten Apple is the place to be in Hastings. Together with the Common Room the best place! Great atmosphere and nice common area. And the best hostel community Ive ever experienced. So many memories and friends I found here. Definitely my best part in New Zealand so far. If you need an awesome place to stay and work and have the best parties on the weekends, go here!!!!

The Rotten Apple might just be the best in the North Island! I've stayed here for 8 months while working and saving money. They have the friendliest staff and they help build a real community with people passing through. The manager, Wilna, made me feel like I was at home and there were always people willing to grab a beer, cook a meal or just chill out with. The owner has taken a lot of care to make sure there are clean bathrooms and good living spaces.I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

If you are travelling alone or with friends, this is the place to be! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. There is a common room area with a pool table, big table for dining and a TV. The quiet room has lots of books and is nice to chill out there. In the weekends everyone likes to drink and party to celebrate the weekend! The manager also helps you find work. The bathrooms are clean and tidy and the kitchen gets cleaned every morning and night too! The manager and weekend manager make this place feel like home ❤️

Please don't stay hereThe place is dirty, lots of bugs in the room's carpet (looks like it wasn't clean in months)Other guest... ( they have been living here for months (I don't know how can u live like that)) aren't respectful, they come and leave the room slapping the door like nobody was there. Of course they snored all night.The common area is full of flys I mean full.I was never sure who were staff there. The only one I met was Lucy who I saw very few times.This is a house made a hostel" but it doesn't have a reception so nowhere to go a ask for anything.Staying there I have the feeling that something was wrong