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Haka House Taupo

4.0 star property
4-star hostel in Taupō Central

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Photo gallery for Haka House Taupo

A spacious room with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a barbecue grill, and potted plants.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue accent, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A room with a dark carpet, a sofa, and a bed.
A room with a wooden wall panel, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bed, a bathroom, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a sink, and a window.

Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

A hotel room with two single beds, a window with curtains, a visible bathroom, and a door leading to another room.

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark throw, a bedside lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark throw, a bedside lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Double Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 2 bed dorm

A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a lower bunk with a mattress and pillows, and a headboard with a light fixture.

Bed in 2 bed dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 3 bed Dorm

A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a lower bunk with a mattress and pillows, and a headboard with a light fixture.

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

A bunk bed with two levels, a bedside table, and a wall socket.

Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 5 bed dorm

A narrow room with a bunk bed, a dresser, and a mirror on the wall.

Bed in 5 bed dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

A hotel room with bunk beds, a black carpet, and a door leading to a hallway.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

A clean, modern bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a window providing natural light.

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room

A single bed with white bedding and a dark throw blanket, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Apartment

A modern living space with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.

The Apartment

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quad Ensuite

A room with two wooden beds, white bedding, a window with curtains, a door, and a small bedside table.

Quad Ensuite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A room with two beds, a brick-patterned wall, a window with a view, and a red light fixture.

Economy Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window with a city view.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

  • 250 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 5-Bed Dorm Ensuite Female

A room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Bed in 5-Bed Dorm Ensuite Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 bed dorm

A bunk bed with two levels, a bedside table, and a wall socket.

Bed in 4 bed dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room Ensuite

Shared fridge, shared microwave

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Room-Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Studio Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Taupō

Taupō Central stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Taupō Central hostel, you'll find Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Haka House Taupo

4-star hostel in Taupō Central
As a guest of Haka House Taupo, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Haka House Taupo. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Taupō hostel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. 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 their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property class

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

How close is Haka House Taupo to the airport?

Haka House Taupo is 4.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Taupo?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Taupo on Aug 31, 2026 start from CA $55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Haka House Taupo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Haka House Taupo.

Does Haka House Taupo offer free breakfast?

Haka House Taupo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haka House Taupo?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haka House Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Haka House Taupo?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Haka House Taupo have a pool?

Haka House Taupo does not have a pool.

Does Haka House Taupo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haka House Taupo to downtown Taupō?

Haka House Taupo is 0.4 mi away from Taupō.

Haka House Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 296 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hussam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall and highly recommended. The room was very clean and well-maintained, which made it comfortable to relax after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was clean and had everything we needed. Rooms were great especially as we booked last minute. Great showers and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds, rooms are tiny, and the room we stayed only had narrow top window openings which in summer could make this stuffy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the lake, and everything else you could need. Friendly staff. I found it quiet and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was really clean and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The walls were really thin, so if somebody was talking in another room you could hear them and could also hear the communal areas if people were in there. Really convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Plenty of parking spaces including the off-road parking. 2.Fan is provided. 3. Wifi connection is good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KOSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent in everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great for location Room walls are little thin, so could here naghboughs till early hours, Other than that, Just what was required,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hostels we have stayed in around the world. Beautiful room, very clean, lovely decor, great kitchen with plenty of cooking surfaces and well equipped. Staff were very pleasant and location was great. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Parking, clean room, close to everything, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luc

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

8/10 Good

Nicola

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
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Finally a hostel in new zealand that is able to provide the essentials: body wash in the showers, private light and outlet next to each bed, and even a curtain for privacy. A rare gem and the best one I have been to so far. Also really quiet and has a no smoking/vaping policy even in the courtyard
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pascal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly people. Unfortunately, the room was dirty and much-used, especially the bathroom. The mattress is like a trampoline. The walls are very thin. Sorry for the bad rating, but the pictures give a wrong impression.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall, pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms and kitchens were immaculate. Room had great amenities and was comfortable. Highly recommended. This hostel has exceeded the very high bar of Kiwi hostels. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
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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