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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. Faultless! Clean, comfortable, great facilities, great host, perfect location for Alpine crossing hike. Our favorite stay of the trip

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9.1
Superb
831 reviews
Price from
£24
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'. Finlay Jack's Backpackers is one of my favourite hostels ever. The common areas, such as the inner courtyard garden, are very inviting and adapted to facilitate socialising and getting to know your fellow travellers. A very nice detail is that already upon your arrival your name is hand-written on a little blackboard next to your bed, which makes you feel even more welcome and which makes the contact with your room mates easier. The staff are friendly and helpful, for example to book some activity in Taupo.

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8.5
Very good
2,073 reviews
Price from
£18
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 staff were very friendly and helpful. They will help give you a ride, find a ride, or find a shuttle for Tongariro Alpine Crossing. They will even connect you with other hostel people who maybe travelling the same way as you. One worker helped carry my bag and took me to where to take the Intercity bus. Staff really made the stay an amazing experience. Thank you!

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8.2
Very good
472 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Manowhenua Lodge

National Park

Set in National Park, within 16 km of Mount Ruapehu and 17 km of Taranaki Falls, Manowhenua Lodge offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Whakapapa.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Lovely hosts were super warm and welcoming

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8.9
Fabulous
222 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

LKNZ Lodge & Cafe

Ohakune

Situated in the town of Ohakune, on the edge of Tongariro National Park, LKNZ Lodge & Cafe is within 5 minutes' walk of restaurants, bars and shops. It features a sauna, hot tubs and an on-site cafe. The property offers a range of accommodation from budget dormitories to private rooms spread over 3 lodges and complimentary unlimited WiFi. Insane value for your money. Had the twin room with bathroom. Cute kitchenette included, good beds, warm. Free parking included. The Café downstairs has fair prices for what you can get and the personnel is super friendly. We Germans don't say "Amazing!" very often, but when we do, we mean it. Cheers and thanks for having us.

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8.1
Very good
582 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

National Park Backpackers

National Park

Set in National Park, 15 km from Mount Ruapehu, National Park Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Beds were comfortable and the staff was super helpful and friendly.

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7.9
Good
1,353 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Haka House Taupo 4.5 stars

Taupo

Haka House 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. Cleanest hostel we have stayed in, easy late check in, really fun layout, and centrally located.

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7.7
Good
1,754 reviews
Price from
£18
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
Good
1,678 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers

Erua

Located in Erua, within 21 km of Mount Ruapehu and 22 km of Taranaki Falls, The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The general atmospehre of the place. The hidden TV room was a really good suprise!

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7.9
Good
145 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Slalom Lodge

Raurimu

Located in Raurimu, 21 km from Mount Ruapehu, Slalom Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Taranaki Falls. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Raurimu, like skiing. Receptionist was very kind. Bed was very comfortable. Kitchen is nice big and clean.

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6.1
Review score
150 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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