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Haka House Taupo

4.0 star property
Travelers stroll the scenic boardwalk by day and gather at the outdoor entertainment area by night at this laid-back Taupo retreat

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Haka House Taupo is steps from the scenic boardwalk for relaxing walks. The garden offers a peaceful spot to unwind, while barbecue grills and an outdoor entertainment area create natural gathering spaces. Practical laundry facilities and bike rentals make exploration easy.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩107,699
₩123,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

About the neighborhood

Map
56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330

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
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Haka House Taupo

Upscale hostel near Lake Taupō
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Haka House Taupo. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Haka House Taupo offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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 Haka House Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jan 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Taupo on Jan 27, 2026 start from ₩107,699, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Haka House Taupo?

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

What time is check-out at Haka House Taupo?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Haka House Taupo located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Haka House Taupo Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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

8/10 Good

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice

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

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the cigarette smells
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not disclose that even for a longer stay the booking was on refundable and refused to refund the remainder of nights past my first one, when I realized the property looked nothing like the photos and was not suitable for the length of time I was in Taupo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rizza

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

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

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

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

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

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awsome stay! well recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeanette

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to town but quiet enough. Plenty of indoor and outdoor spots to eat and loaf.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. I stayed at two other Haka House properties and this one seemed like it needed some TLC and a bit of an update.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka house exceeded my expectations. I had a very plesant experience in a relaxed enviroment. Everything was on point , from the friendly staff , facilities, cleanliness and grounds . A of affordable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, affordable rooms and very well located. Clean and comfortable room that perfectly suited our needs. Extremely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How great to find a backpackers that is quiet! Great room, ensuite attached, comfy beds, fab kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023