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Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel perfect for exploring Taupo

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)
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Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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65 Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Marina and Boat Ramp10 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs6 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)9 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite)

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite)

8/10 Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

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

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Free WiFi

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)

8.6/10 Very good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Basic Shared Dormitory (6 bed en-suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Taupo

Heart of Taupo.Your stay at this Taupo hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 7 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Master of India - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Plateau - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

Adults-only hostel perfect for exploring Taupo
As a guest of Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel, you'll find a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Taupo hostel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel offers 21 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller
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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020