Haka House Taupo

4.0 star property

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Bed in 8 Bed Dorm | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Double Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Laundry room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$61
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

Explore the area

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56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 67 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 102 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 2 bed dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5 bed dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

The Apartment

  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Quad Ensuite

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 2691 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5-Bed Dorm Ensuite Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 bed dorm

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Quad Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

Budget Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

The Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 5 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female Only

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed En-Suite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 5 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 3-Bed Dorm Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 2-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Economy Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Haka House Taupo

4-star hostel in Taupō Central
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Haka House Taupo offers 30 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Haka House Taupo features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Taupō hostel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Haka House Taupo has designated areas for smoking.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Haka Lodge Taupo
Haka Lodge
Haka Taupo
Haka Lodge Taupo Hostel
Haka House Taupo Taupo
Haka Lodge Taupo Hostel
Haka House Taupo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haka House Taupo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo

Haka House Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 277 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, basic hostel accommodation. Well equipped kitchen, friendly & organised welcome on arrival. The only thing is the walls are thin, so I had next door's tv coming thru one wall and the other neighbour's snores through the other. But, it was well priced and reasonably central. A good place to stay when you juat need somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe place to stay. Walkable distance from central area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rizza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient that you can do the online pre-check in a day ahead your booked date/arrival. This step made the check in seamless. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

What

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place, safe and friendly environment, affordable and convenient with all the facilities needed available🙂🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ramon

Liked: Amenities
Great that they warmed the room up before I arrived :-) lounge area was great and warm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Great room. Clean and tidy. Good facilities. Unfortunately someone stole some of our food from the kitchen and some people didn't clean up after themselves in the kitchen which is stink for others. But otherwise it was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, good shared facilities including laundry and sofa area. Clean and tidy and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alec

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central, clean and well equipped accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La litterie est bonne, l’etablissement est propre et bien placé
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Minus: My room was just sufficient, but not practical. And at night I had to tape cardboard on the window pane to screen from the outside electrical light, and to darken the room enough for sleep. Plus: good location, good atmosphere, good facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hostel review

Bed was comfy, bathroom was a bit grim. TV didn’t work, bit noisy at night but it is a hostel so to be expected. WiFi was good, kitchen was available but we didn’t use it though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jérémie

Liked: Staff & service
The amenities and kitchen area are not enough for the number of people the hosting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quite occupied
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aarathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It felt home away from home had a great time and made new friends
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awsome stay! well recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024