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Gapyear.com recommended hostel, Cook Islands

City: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Name: Backpackers International
Address: PO Box 878, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

About Backpackers International
The friendliest family-owned hostel on this paradise island. Having been in the business for over 20 years, they know exactly how to share the best bits of Rarotonga with you - that's if you ever want to leave the hostel! Clean with spacious rooms and a welcoming atmosphere plus all of this...

Backpackers International boasts...

- Two free beers for gapyear.com members - mention gapyear.com when you book!
- Free airport pickup
- Accredited by STA Travel
- Beautiful location, set in tropical garden one minute's walk from the beach
- Close to amenities
- Complimentary International airport pick-up
- Free linen
- Large kitchen and dining area
- Lounge with TV and darts
- Internet Terminal
- Discounted tours
- Moped hire
- Amazing activities - snorkelling, beach volleyball, cross island treks and more extreme trekking!
- Great nightlife - curry nights, island banquests and barbeques.

Free beer alert!

This hostel offers two free beers to gapyear.com members - that's one for you and another to help break the ice with a fellow backpacker. Or that's two for you and no friends... your choice!
Click here >> to download your free beer vouchers now!

Rates
Expect to pay around £7 for a dorm room - approx NZ$18. Twin and double rooms are also available.

Gapyear.com members say...
"I stayed at Backpackers International in Raro, which was nice with a good roof bit for watching the stars/sunbathing/watching storms. Good rooms, nice atmosphere, tv room, big kitchen, all that. Also on the west side, the sunset side, which is always popular" - Jessibug

Gapyear.com says...
If you are heading to one of the most beautful locations in the world, you want a pretty special place to stay when you get there. That's why we recommend Backpackers International, Rarotonga - perfectly situated with all the key backpacker stuff you are after including complimentary airport pickup. Plus it's run by the super-friendly Tua, a local lady who is passionate about Rarotonga and makes sure that you will be too by the time you leave...

Backpackers International says...
Backpackers International is one of the friendliest and most affordable Cook Islands backpackers hostels. Set in tropical gardens, just a minute stroll to our white sandy beach, we are locally owned and operated and accredited by STA International. We look forward to greeting you at the airport and making your trip as fun as possible...

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