Backpackers International Hostel
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About
Set in Avarua, Backpackers International Hostel is a hostel. The hostel is close to Aroa beach and Discover Marine & Wildlife Eco Center, around 5.7 km from Rarotonga International Airport. The most comfortable time to visit Avarua is generally June to August.
What guests mention
Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).
Location
What's nearby
- Aroa beach0.9 km
- Discover Marine & Wildlife Eco Center1.7 km
- Discover Marine & Wildlife Eco Center2.1 km
- View of Needle2.8 km
- Good View of Needle3.7 km
- Towards Airport3.9 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) — 5.7 km → all hotels near RAR
- Nearest beach
- Aroa beach — 0.9 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 23 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- CKD
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Backpackers International Hostel?
From Backpackers International Hostel, Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is around 5.7 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Backpackers International Hostel from the beach?
The nearest beach, Aroa beach, is about 0.9 km from Backpackers International Hostel in a straight line.
How is Backpackers International Hostel rated?
Backpackers International Hostel scores 3.8 out of 5 across 22 guest reviews.
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