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Riverstone Lodge 5 stars

Turangi

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. Friendly owner and everything was super clean. Nice garden too and well equipped and clean kitchen. Small lodge, it makes you feel like you’re at home.

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9.1
Superb
957 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers 4.5 stars

Taupo

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'. Really nice hostel, loved the common area to chat with people. Kitchen and dining area is big enough, room and bed really spacious with personal lighting and space for chargers etc

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8.5
Very good
2,300 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Tongariro River Retreat

Turangi

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
524 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Haka House Taupo 4.5 stars

Taupo

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 place is amazing, so comfortable, the room that I got was very nice

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7.5
Good
1,868 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Based by the Lake 4 stars

Taupo

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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6.8
Review score
1,900 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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