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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with sauna, near Lake Taupo

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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

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1 bedroom
Interior entrance
Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom
Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom
Budget Double with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom

Overview of Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
76 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs6 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)9 min drive

Room options

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Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom

Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Twin with Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Family Ensuite

Double Family Ensuite

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quad Room Ensuite

Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private 2 Bedroom Unit

Private 2 Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Bunk Shared Unit

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Budget Double with Shared Bathroom

Budget Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom

Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Twin Ensuite

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Taupo

At Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include a sauna and a kids' club. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Taupo hostel include Spa Thermal Park and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park - 17 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 20 min walk
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Storehouse - 9 min walk
  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Embra - 3 min walk
  • Crafty Trout Brewing - 10 min walk
  • Beaut Bakery - 10 min walk

About this property

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

Hostel with sauna, near Lake Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel offers its guests a sauna, a kid's club, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Kid's club
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel offers 20 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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 and Mastercard.

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.
  • Up to 5 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Astro Accommodation Hostel
Astro Accommodation Taupo
Astro Accommodation
Utopian Motel Taupo
Utopian Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo
Utopian Taupo Hostel Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

No, Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 166 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap & cheerful
Friendly hosgt couldn't have been more accommodating. Clean,tidy room, relatively quiet for a hostel-type place. Would recommend for those seeking a good room at a bargain price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception per son nice .It was adequate for what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not maintained
Was our last minute booking but was disappointed by the service n with the overall room. Not enough towels provided, n the ones available were not clean. The wash room was dirty as if had not been cleaned for months. There were cobwebs in the room as well as in the bathroom. I have gone for even cheaper accommodation once but the the facilities were much better. I would not recommend anyone for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location with ok facilities.
Good location, close to city centre but not in it. Hotel staff was very friendly and welcoming. Room and shared bathroom was clean and generally well prepared. Walls were very thin which was awkward as everything could be heard, and staff's children were free to wander down the hall. Nice Tv in room that didn't work and there was a hole in the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good for the night and price
Small room, loud neighbours but was fine as we had nowhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carly, melbourne, aust

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t stay the night
Upon arrival the foyer was dark and dingy. We had to carry our bags up the stairs to our room, there’s a smell of mold/damp in the air and the room was cramped. Light fixtures were dark and dirty, the bath mat was stinky of mould. Their was a window in our room door so people could see in and someone walked in while we were in the room, which tells us the door mustn’t be self locking or the keys are all the same. When I checked the bed to see if it was clean I noticed a mark under the sheet, when I pulled back the bottom sheet I saw blood & fluid stains on the mattress protector and marks on the mattress underneath. There was also no air conditioner, so without any proper airflow the room was very hot. We decided not to stay at the night and booked accomodation elsewhere. When I checked out the manager just smiled awkwardly not offering a reimbursement or alternate room, a brief apology was all he said. When I saw the reviews I regret not having read any prior to booking, had I done so, I would never have booked here. For $150 per night, this place was so overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
dirty marks all over the walls. dust over everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Jujubi man, Hamilton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible place
The rooms were very dirty, there was such a strong cigaret smell in the room, also the Person form room 13 was making loud constantly being on the phone and listening to music. We couldn't get any sleep it was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Tony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Rami

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confused staff tried to scam us twice
It all started on the day prior to our stay on the 8th of December. The motel owner called us whilst we were in a low/no cellphone coverage area, this meant that we only got the call a couple of hours later. In his call he claimed that we had booked the room from the 8th till the 9th of December, when in fact we had booked it for the 9th till the 10th. We had to pull up our booking and prove it to them that we were right in order to get our room back. Once we got to the Motel, and headed up to our room we found out that the room had a shared bathroom when we specifically booked a room with a PRIVATE bathroom. The room was also reeking of cigarettes. Frustrated at the way we had been treated the obvious course of action was to demand our money back which we did not fully receive. We will never ever be coming back and advice others to avoid this motel at any cost. The people here will try to scam you for your money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017