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. Guests can enjoy the lively yet laid-back ambiance of the communal spaces which encourage relaxation and socialising, and make use of the modern facilities including a laundry room and fully equipped kitchen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shasha
New Zealand New Zealand
Layout, design, views from the kitchen/deck/dining area. Great place to be quiet or to socialise! The staff take care of you well, shoutout to Gabby who really made me feel welcomed for my first stay at Haka House - she's amazing and she makes the...
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I have stayed at a number of Haka House Hostels during my visit to the North Island, this hostel had all the usual great facilities provided by Haka Hose & would highly recommend staying at their hostels in the future. When I revisit New Zealand...
Ammeemma
Germany Germany
Great personal, good and clean room with space to store bags. Clean and nice common areas
Chethiya
New Zealand New Zealand
This property was absolutely outstanding. From the moment I arrived, everything felt warm, clean, and welcoming. The space was beautifully maintained, thoughtfully designed, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The location was...
Lingen
New Zealand New Zealand
Location,big kitchen,dining room outside view . Everything
Ruth
New Zealand New Zealand
The room was clean and cozy. The bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly.Good value for money.
Janet
Australia Australia
Fabulous, comfortable, clean, self-contained ground floor unit...bathroom, kitchenette, TV...quiet, private entrance...walk to foreshore/town...Really enjoyed my stay...will recommend to friends...
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very central to everything and easy and cheap ways to get everywhere
Javiera
Australia Australia
Comfortable, clean bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen, and we had no trouble parking. Good value for the price
Justin
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
Very clean, lots of communal space. Small rooms, but price reflective. Much better than when I stayed here 2 and 4 years ago. Feels like new owners

Property surroundings

House rules

Haka House Taupo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please note that reception hours are as follows:

09:00 until 17:00, daily.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Haka Lodge Taupo in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Late check in can be arranged, and there are staff onsite at all times to assist with any urgent enquiries outside of office hours.

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

* Full payment for the entire stay is required 48 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date for flexible bookings and full payment is charged upon confirmation for non-refundable bookings.

* When booking 4 rooms or 8 guests or more will be considered as group booking and additional terms and conditions will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Haka House Taupo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.