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Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center Taupo hostel with bar/lounge

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Front of property
Front of property - evening/night
Cafe
Property amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 bed standard dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 bed standard dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 bed standard dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (4 bed en-suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (6 bed en-suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
65 Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo. You can visit the fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in from 2 PM - 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of 2-percent of room rate

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Taupo Urban Retreat Hostel
Taupo Urban Retreat
Taupo Urban Retreat
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Taupo
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel like?
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel is in the heart of Taupo, a short 9-minute walk from Lake Taupo and 7 minutes' walk from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Its not what we expected
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was exactly what we needed. the instructions for late check-in were clear and much appreciated. The sight of complimentary earplugs on the nightstand made me a bit nervous, but it was surprisingly peaceful when we stayed (mid week)
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All staff were so friendly and helpful. Great location.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Because it was in the middle of town and the room was nice and warm when i got back
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very central hostel, clean and tidy with excellent staff help, close to food outlets. Not very sound proof but it wasn’t noisy the night I was there and a good sleep.
Annie, 1-night business trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Close to town, easy access to rooms, friendly staff
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely and helpful staff. We stayed in a private double room with views out over the lake. It was clean and comfortable and perfectly located to walk to most places we wanted to visit. For a Backpackers it was in great condition and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Free all day parking across the road.
Grace, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Easy and polite checkin. Shower cubicles bit tight and amenities as expected. Wicked lake views
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clean friendly good location ....... .............
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Noisy as other backpackers partied into the night making it hard to sleep had to complain tk them
Amanda, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the simplicity of this place and the happy vibe of the young people. Reading other reviews, though, I think it would be wise to adjust the description on Expedia to clearly reflect that it isn’t a ‘retreat’ by any stretch of the imagination. But I really liked it. Thank you for a clean warm place to rest.
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location and comfy room Parking was available thats a plus point too
MrsUsman, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, clean rooms wonderful bed. Very laid back and easy to approach staff. Reasonable price for rooms
Sacha, 5-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff made this place a delight to visit. All are immensely helpful, also informative and responsive to any needs. Our private double room with ensuite bath was basic (as expected at a "backpacker") but spotlessly clean, and someone had installed an outlet strip to accommodate for the shortage of electrical outlets. Nice to have on-site laundry, 3 each for both washer and dryer. The common areas were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. It would be great if all the youth could figure out how to remove food from the sinks when they're done washing dishes, and maybe that's too much to expect.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Liam, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The double ensuite room was good had everything we needed.
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Zoe, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The double room with en suite that we booked had no external windows and no air conditioning so it was 35-40C which is ridiculous in New Zealand. There was a fan but we were told that we could not run it on high because the vibrations were too loud in the next room. There was hair in the bedding, and no parking available because the spaces were full of people sleeping in their cars so we had to park in a shopping carpark across the street. The room was tiny so we had to climb over our bags to get in and out of the room/bed/bathroom. The room was also right by the common room so it was very noisy. This place might be ok for drunk teenagers but it is 100% not appropriate for adults needing somewhere to sleep for the night.
Gwenwyfahr, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Room was basic which is all we needed but there was a sound from what seemed like a dryer going the whole night, we didn't get much sleep, we gave up trying by 6am. We had even turned off the air conditioning due to a different noise it made when the air-con was on, so we almost cooked ourselves, I had requested feedback from the hostel, still not heard anything after four days regarding the noise.
Holly, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Wouldn't stay again
Stayed in a few hostels in New Zealand and this just didn't have the same vibe as other places. Other guests didn't seem to be considerate to others by slamming doors constantly, even at 3/4am in the morning. The room itself was clean to look at but there were signs it needed more than a once over.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good. Was a last minute change of plans that was good
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review