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Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Everything was superb: location, amenities, hospitality, cleanliness!

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9.1
Superb
988 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Situated in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Clean facilities, rooms were a nice size and not too cramped. Staff were very friendly

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9.2
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. The bed! Normally I don't like upper bunk bed but this one is stairs, not ladders to going up. Also, there are 2 pillows in the bed that never happened in another hostel in NZ. I really appreciate that!

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8.5
Very good
2,373 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Set in Turangi, 48 km from Mount Ruapehu, Tongariro River Retreat offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at the hostel and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Excellent location, the owners went above and beyond to make me comfortable and even assigned me to a room by myself even though I was paying for a dorm room.

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8.3
Very good
533 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Haka House Taupō is a vibrant hostel in central Taupō, located just moments away from the breathtaking Lake Taupō!

Ideal for budget travellers seeking comfort and privacy, Haka House Taupō offers a range of dorm rooms and private accommodations. Each room seamlessly blends convenience, style and practicality, for a smooth and enjoyable stay. The little garden, where people could relax and enjoy the nice weather. The curtains on the beds.

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7.8
Good
1,812 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Based by the Lake is a 18+ hostel offering accommodation centrally located in Taupo, just minutes from the lake.

Based by the Lake offers basic dormitory-style rooms or private guest bedrooms with ensuite facilities. All of the accommodation is clean and modern and linen is included. Location was close to the lake, the food, the supermarket, everything. Amenities (kitchen and laundry) were clean and well thought out. Enjoyed the girls only dorm with the extra perk of a private balcony.

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6.9
Review score
1,876 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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