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BoBs Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Taupō

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Reception hall
Property entrance
Dining
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Twin Room with Ensuite

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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CNR Tuwharetoa & Tongario Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Taupō

BoBs Hostel places you steps from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this Taupō Central hostel you'll find Lake Taupō.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

BoBs Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Taupō
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at BoBs Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupō hostel.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
BoBs Hostel offers 32 accommodations. This Taupō hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at BoBs Hostel.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

BoBs Hostel Taupo
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BoBs Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Does BoBs Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BoBs Hostel?

No, BoBs Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at BoBs Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at BoBs Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.