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Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with a fitness center and a bar

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Interior entrance
Cafe
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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65 Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (4 bed en-suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (6 bed en-suite) | Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (6 bed en-suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite) | Free WiFi

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 bed standard dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 bed standard dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite) | Free WiFi

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 bed standard dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This 21-room hostel welcomes guests with a bar/lounge and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with a fitness center and a bar
At Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 2-percent of room rate for check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This is an adults-only property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee: 2-percent of room rate for check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in is between 2 PM to 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Taupo Urban Retreat Hostel
Taupo Urban Retreat
Taupo Urban Retreat
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Taupo
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Taupō Central within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. You'll also find Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel include a casino?

No, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel good for couples?

At this adults-only hostel, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar and a garden plus some rooms include lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How far is the airport from Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 4.8 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

No, at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its not what we expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what we needed. the instructions for late check-in were clear and much appreciated. The sight of complimentary earplugs on the nightstand made me a bit nervous, but it was surprisingly peaceful when we stayed (mid week)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were so friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it was in the middle of town and the room was nice and warm when i got back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Annie, NZ

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central hostel, clean and tidy with excellent staff help, close to food outlets. Not very sound proof but it wasn’t noisy the night I was there and a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, easy access to rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely and helpful staff. We stayed in a private double room with views out over the lake. It was clean and comfortable and perfectly located to walk to most places we wanted to visit. For a Backpackers it was in great condition and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Free all day parking across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and polite checkin. Shower cubicles bit tight and amenities as expected. Wicked lake views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean friendly good location ....... .............
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Amanda, New zealand

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy as other backpackers partied into the night making it hard to sleep had to complain tk them
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the simplicity of this place and the happy vibe of the young people. Reading other reviews, though, I think it would be wise to adjust the description on Expedia to clearly reflect that it isn’t a ‘retreat’ by any stretch of the imagination. But I really liked it. Thank you for a clean warm place to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

MrsUsman, Auckland

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfy room Parking was available thats a plus point too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sacha, Taupo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean rooms wonderful bed. Very laid back and easy to approach staff. Reasonable price for rooms
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made this place a delight to visit. All are immensely helpful, also informative and responsive to any needs. Our private double room with ensuite bath was basic (as expected at a "backpacker") but spotlessly clean, and someone had installed an outlet strip to accommodate for the shortage of electrical outlets. Nice to have on-site laundry, 3 each for both washer and dryer. The common areas were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. It would be great if all the youth could figure out how to remove food from the sinks when they're done washing dishes, and maybe that's too much to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Liam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double ensuite room was good had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Gwenwyfahr, Napier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room with en suite that we booked had no external windows and no air conditioning so it was 35-40C which is ridiculous in New Zealand. There was a fan but we were told that we could not run it on high because the vibrations were too loud in the next room. There was hair in the bedding, and no parking available because the spaces were full of people sleeping in their cars so we had to park in a shopping carpark across the street. The room was tiny so we had to climb over our bags to get in and out of the room/bed/bathroom. The room was also right by the common room so it was very noisy. This place might be ok for drunk teenagers but it is 100% not appropriate for adults needing somewhere to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Holly, Hamilton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was basic which is all we needed but there was a sound from what seemed like a dryer going the whole night, we didn't get much sleep, we gave up trying by 6am. We had even turned off the air conditioning due to a different noise it made when the air-con was on, so we almost cooked ourselves, I had requested feedback from the hostel, still not heard anything after four days regarding the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wouldn't stay again

Stayed in a few hostels in New Zealand and this just didn't have the same vibe as other places. Other guests didn't seem to be considerate to others by slamming doors constantly, even at 3/4am in the morning. The room itself was clean to look at but there were signs it needed more than a once over.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Was a last minute change of plans that was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019