Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with fitness centre and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Café
Front of property
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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65 Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory (4 bed en-suite)

Highlights

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

Basic Shared Dormitory (6 bed en-suite)

Highlights

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

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite)

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
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

About the area

Taupō

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel puts you in the heart of Taupō, within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a garden. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Taupō Central hostel include Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with fitness centre and bar/lounge
As a guest of Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel, you'll find a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Taupō hostel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel offers 21 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check in from 2 PM to 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 2-per cent of room rate for check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: 2 per cent of room rate for check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

National rating

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Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Yep, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel has a free self car park.

Is Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

No, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Check-in is from 2 PM to 7:00 PM, and 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.