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Haka House Taupo

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

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Dates

December 2025

9

January 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330

Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
‪13 min walk‬
Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
‪16 min walk‬
Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Daily housekeeping

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

6 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Bed in 2 bed dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 3 bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 Bed dorm - Female

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5 bed dorm

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

3 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

30 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

30 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

The Apartment

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/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

32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

250 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 5-Bed Dorm Ensuite Female

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

13 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4 bed dorm

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Daily housekeeping

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Studio Room-Accessible

Sleeps 2

Twin Room Ensuite

Sleeps 2

Quad Ensuite

Sleeps 4

Budget Single Room

Sleeps 1

Twin Room

Sleeps 2

The Apartment

Sleeps 4

Bed In 5 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female Only

Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed En-Suite Dorm

Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Bed in 5 Bed Dorm

Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-bed Female Dorm Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1

Bed in 3-Bed Dorm Shared bathroom

Sleeps 1

Bed In 2-bed Dorm Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1

Economy Double Room With Shared Bathroom

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 Waikato River and Spa Thermal Park.

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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
A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk
‪Indian Affair - ‬9 min walk
‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk
‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬8 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Taupo on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$74.35, 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.

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