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Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Lake Taupō

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Just a short distance from Lake Taupo, this tranquil hostel offers garden views that create a peaceful backdrop for outdoor swimming. Guests appreciate the convenient location, helpful staff, and practical in-room WiFi that keeps everyone connected while enjoying nature.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

3 Bed Dorm

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Bed Dorm

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

5 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm 1

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

8 Bed Dorm

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm 2

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
75 Scannell St, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Spa Thermal Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Huka Falls - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Suncourt Sushi - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel

Hostel near Lake Taupō
Located close to Taupō Hot Springs and Huka Falls, Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, bike rentals, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Berkenhoff Lodge Taupo
Berkenhoff Taupo
Berkenhoff
Berkenhoff Lodge
Berkenhoff Lodge Hostel Taupo
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Taupo
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 11 AM.

What time is check-out at Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Does Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hostel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Taupō and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Taupō Hot Springs. Huka Falls is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

The room didn’t look the greatest but the bathroom was sparkling clean and the fun atmosphere of the place was very nice. Overall I think it was great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic place with unique atmosphere, highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for an overnight stop in Taupo

Stayed in a family room with our baby. Great value close to Taupo centre. Beds ok for one night. Love the big kitchen. Friendly owners. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private and quiet.Clean and friendly also good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Adriano

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Simples, vale o custo benefício

Local simples, pecou um pouco pela limpeza das áreas comuns, porém tem uma boa cama e está situado em uma área muito tranquila da cidade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very unique and welcoming. I found the bed quite uncomfortable, but I was not expecting luxury, so, in balance, this was not bad. I really liked that the operator had put the heater on in our room. This kind of service is what makes a difference. My grandson loved the games room and rated the lodge as the best accommodation of our 10 trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, their individual rooms are basic and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their facilites are quite dirty, shoddy, very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is quirky and Brett is an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and helpful staff; fast and efficient check-in and check-out; fast wifi and full coverage of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Bed was comfortable and shower pressure excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

DK, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was great and the location is ideal: close to everything yet quiet at night. It felt like a very nice community for all types of travellers and had a friendly and retro atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly and very helpful/informative about the area! Unfortunately the room did not seem to be cleaned properly - there were pills left on the floor, there was hair on the bathroom floor and wall, as well as a half used soap bar also covered in hair... If the room had been cleaned properly I think our overall experience would have been great. A little unfortunate but I guess that’s all part of the travel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

castillo, france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hôtel dans une auberge de jeunesse

Superbe auberge de jeunesse avec un confort optimal dans les chambres double. On fait tout pour vous et c'est super !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Typical backpacker style accomodation but my private room had an ensuite and there is a pool. The location is a bit out of the way though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was suprisingly nice for a backpackers !! And our private bathroom was very clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Ashi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is Okay for backpackers but not ideal for couple
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Good flatisaties, nice that family can have their own room together with bathroom it’s just a shame some of the stayers are loud by talking to each other loudly outside the doors and if they have a shower late or early in the morning you it’s a bit of a pain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place...quiet, welcoming and very reasonably priced. Awesome friendly helpful host. Cant wait to come again. Thanks Brett so enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel for the value, close to city as well. Reception was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Eric, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Lodge is close to everything. Its close to the town center, supermarkets, restaurant, and even lake Taupo as well. The kitchen is pretty big and equipped, shared dinning room is pretty big, paid laundry is on site, and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Service fantastic, friendly and welcoming. Clean and tiidy and in a quiet area. Only issue was the single bed in room 14 where you could feel the boards of the base thru the mattress. It made for an uncomfortable and browkn sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Experience was okay, but not great. Plusses - inexpensive, friendly staff, plenty of parking. Minus side - everything felt old and tired, room was small, no bathroom amenities - not even soap, some people didn't clean up well after themselves in the kitchen/eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to find and we also felt comfortable staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

PM, Oscoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above average backpacker hostel close to the CBD of Taupo is well maintained, close to shopping, food and sightseeing like Lake Taupo. Duty staff are pleasant and knowledgeable, check in was speedy, WiFi works great. Free parking is available on and off street. Beds are comfy. Good value, would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

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