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Haka House Taupo

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room - Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2 bed dorm

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 bed dorm

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

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

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Apartment

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

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Quad Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Ensuite

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

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Economy Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in 8 Bed Dorm | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 bed dorm

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

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Shared fridge, microwave

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quad Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 5 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female Only

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed En-Suite Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 3-Bed Dorm Shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Shared fridge, microwave

Economy Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, Haka House Taupo is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This 30-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Haka House Taupo

Hostel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō
Guests of Haka House Taupo enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Haka House Taupo?

Haka House Taupo offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Haka House Taupo?

This hostel is situated in Taupō Central within a short 9-minute walk of Lake Taupō and also 17 minutes on foot from Waikato River. You'll also find Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Haka House Taupo?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Haka House Taupo have a casino at the property?

No, Haka House Taupo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Haka House Taupo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Haka House Taupo good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a terrace and an outdoor entertainment area plus some rooms include kitchens.

Does Haka House Taupo have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Haka House Taupo have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Haka House Taupo doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Haka House Taupo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Haka House Taupo.

Are there connecting rooms at Haka House Taupo?

Yes, this hostel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Haka House Taupo?

The closest major airport to Haka House Taupo is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 4.7 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Haka House Taupo?

Yes, some rooms at Haka House Taupo offer a balcony.

Haka House Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 276 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