Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk
Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk
A.C. Baths - 3 min drive
Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 9 min walk
Embra - 7 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 12 min walk
Vine Eatery & Bar - 10 min walk
About this property
Haka House Taupo
Hostel near Lake Taupo
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Haka House Taupo. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
Free newspapers, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Haka House Taupo offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Thin carpet in room
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
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 available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
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
Is Haka House Taupo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Haka House Taupo?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Haka House Taupo?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Haka House Taupo?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Haka House Taupo located?
Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Haka House Taupo Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 246 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
107
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 246 reviews" "
8 - Good
90
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 246 reviews" "
6 - Okay
37
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 246 reviews" "
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 246 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
3
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Isabelle
16 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Minus: My room was just sufficient, but not practical. And at night I had to tape cardboard on the window pane to screen from the outside electrical light, and to darken the room enough for sleep.
Plus: good location, good atmosphere, good facilities.
Isabelle
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jérémie
18 December 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The amenities and kitchen area are not enough for the number of people the hosting.
Jérémie
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Kaia
18 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quite occupied
Kaia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Aarathi
17 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It felt home away from home had a great time and made new friends
Haka house exceeded my expectations. I had a very plesant experience in a relaxed enviroment. Everything was on point , from the friendly staff , facilities, cleanliness and grounds . A of affordable accommodation.
The hostel was clean and well presented. It was just that we didnt know we had booked into a Hostel. Must have pressed the wrong button when booking as we were in a hurry/
Review for Haka House Taupo:
We had 3 male staff and contractors knock and then very quickly proceed to open the door of the room we were in. This was surprising and uncomfortable as two women. They then proceeded to ask if a contractor could come on to look at the bathroom which was noted as ´being the worst by far’.