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Riverstone Lodge 5 stars

Turangi

Located in Turangi, Riverstone Lodge, a 5-star hostel, offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property provides garden views and a terrace.

A range of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and cycling.

Taupo is 40 km from the hostel. Fantastic accomodation. Chilled out atmosphere. Perfect location for the crossing. The owner makes you feel very welcome. I highly recommend anyone to stay here.

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9.1
Superb
813 reviews
Price from
€ 28
per night

Finlay Jack's Backpackers 4.5 stars

Taupo

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's.

Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. The bed! Normally I don't like upper bunk bed but this one is stairs, not ladders to going up. Also, there are 2 pillows in the bed that never happened in another hostel in NZ. I really appreciate that!

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8.5
Very good
2,030 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

Tongariro River Retreat

Turangi

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, in addition, ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at this hostel.

Taranaki Falls is 48 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 43 km from Tongariro River Retreat. The owner is a tremendous bloke, he's not in it for anything other than to help people out. He has a knack of prempting any potential problems you might have and finds the solution, I would say a man for all seasons. His staff also very nice as are his children.

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8.1
Very good
463 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

Haka Lodge Taupo 4.5 stars

Taupo

Haka Lodge Taupo features free unlimited WiFi and stunning views of Lake Taupo. The backpacker property offers a range of upmarket dormitory rooms as well as private rooms for those who like their own space. The staff so welcoming and helpful! Everything clean and the Hostel very well located!

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7.7
Good
1,702 reviews
Price from
€ 22
per night

Based by the Lake 4 stars

Taupo

Based by the Lake offers basic dormitory-style rooms or private guest bedrooms with ensuite facilities. All of the accommodation is clean and modern and linen is included. Communal facilities include a shared kitchen. You can also soak up the sun on the sundeck which features views of the mountains. Location was close to the lake, the food, the supermarket, everything. Amenities (kitchen and laundry) were clean and well thought out. Enjoyed the girls only dorm with the extra perk of a private balcony.

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7.1
Good
1,720 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

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