Haka House Taupo

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Living area
Fridge, microwave
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    9 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    12 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
    13 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    10 min drive

Room options

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 6.25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Ensuite

  • 9.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 250.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 2 bed dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 bed dorm

  • 12.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

The Apartment

  • 70.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quad Ensuite

  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 5 bed dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 5 Bed dorm - Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Taupo

With a stay at Haka House Taupo in Taupo, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Waikato River.

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Haka House Taupo

Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Taupo
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

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)
Guests will receive lockbox information
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

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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. 100 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 234 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zhenfeng

good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Fazeena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service, staff very helpful, awesum ppl, great vibe (very chill) would definitely stay there again 😀 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simba Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Allgood
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Simba Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cyree

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to town. Balcony view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at all very poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation, but very clean, and staff relaxed and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tired looking but a clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Night's Stay
I've not stayed in hostels much so I had a lot of questions that the staff were very happy to answer. They helped me with everything I needed and were very kind. Hostel beds come with privacy curtains which kept things very cosy. I slept incredibly well and had a great shower. Everyone is friendly. Although the lower bunks are QUITE low, I bumped my head a lot. Great communal kitchen with all required free amenities, and great laundry services although be aware that you do need change.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Zef

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were welcoming and friendly. The beds provided a reasonably comfortable night's sleep. The main lounge offered a selection of enjoyable board games. However, the lack of air conditioning on a hot night was notable. The kitchen appliances were somewhat unreliable, and the extended wait for shower access due to one bathroom being out of order was inconvenient. A blocked shower outlet led to an overflow issue. Given these issues, personally, I don't plan on staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callum A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, affordable rooms and very well located. Clean and comfortable room that perfectly suited our needs. Extremely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Madhav

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location and facilities. Really enjoyed the stay.

4/10 Poor

WEI CHINN KEITH, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Although I had prepaid my stay through Expedia, the accommodation charged my credit card after I had checked out. I had to contact Expedia to get a refund. However, through no fault of mine, I have been hit with a SGD9 (NZD11) loss due to credit card fees and exchange rate conversions for the wrongful deduction and subsequent refund. Because of this, I cannot recommend this hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy room, and easy to get to the center of taupo from
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How great to find a backpackers that is quiet! Great room, ensuite attached, comfy beds, fab kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kolovula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good enough for pack packers. Quick response for my booking. May in the ads should say it’s sharing bathroom. Sorry but I didn’t like noises people still walking around in the nighttime.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023