Haka House Taupo

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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Bed in 8 Bed Dorm
Terrace/patio
Double Ensuite
Living area
Laundry room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Explore the area

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56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Balcony
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 2 bed dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5 bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

The Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Quad Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Balcony or patio
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 250 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5-Bed Dorm Ensuite Female

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room Ensuite

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
LCD TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2

Studio Room-Accessible

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
LCD TV
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room Ensuite

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

Quad Ensuite

Balcony
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 4

Budget Single Room

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

The Apartment

Separate dining area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 4

Bed In 5 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female Only

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed En-Suite Dorm

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 5 Bed Dorm

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 3-Bed Dorm Shared bathroom

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 2-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1

Economy Double Room With Shared Bathroom

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Taupō

At Haka House Taupo you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Taupō Central hostel include Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

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
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Haka House Taupo

Hostel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Lake Taupō
As a guest of Haka House Taupo, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Haka House Taupo. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Taupō hostel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • 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
Haka House Taupo offers 30 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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

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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • 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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

What is the cancellation policy at Haka House Taupo?

Haka House Taupo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Taupo on 21 Nov 2025 start from NZ$106.69, including 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.

Is parking available at Haka House Taupo?

Yep, Haka House Taupo has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Taupo?

No, Haka House Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Taupo?

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

Are pets allowed at Haka House Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.