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Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

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A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory (4 bed en-suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (6 bed en-suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Twin en-suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (8 bed standard dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 bed standard dorm)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Double en-suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 bed standard dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Taupō, Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel is in the city center. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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65 Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • A carved wooden artifact with intricate patterns and a smaller carved object in the foreground.
    Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A rock formation with a carved face and a cave entrance surrounded by water and vegetation.
    Lake Taupō
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Taupō Central
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Lone Star Taupo
    6 min walk
  • Burgerfuel
    6 min walk
  • Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Master of India
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 2-percent of room rate for check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: 2-percent of room rate for check-in between 7:00 PM and 2:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Check-in is from 2 PM–7:00 PM, and from 2:00 PM–7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM– 2:00 PM for a fee of 2%.

What time is check-out at Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Lake Taupō. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the simplicity of this place and the happy vibe of the young people. Reading other reviews, though, I think it would be wise to adjust the description on Expedia to clearly reflect that it isn’t a ‘retreat’ by any stretch of the imagination. But I really liked it. Thank you for a clean warm place to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its not what we expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what we needed. the instructions for late check-in were clear and much appreciated. The sight of complimentary earplugs on the nightstand made me a bit nervous, but it was surprisingly peaceful when we stayed (mid week)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were so friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it was in the middle of town and the room was nice and warm when i got back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central hostel, clean and tidy with excellent staff help, close to food outlets. Not very sound proof but it wasn’t noisy the night I was there and a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, easy access to rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely and helpful staff. We stayed in a private double room with views out over the lake. It was clean and comfortable and perfectly located to walk to most places we wanted to visit. For a Backpackers it was in great condition and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Free all day parking across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and polite checkin. Shower cubicles bit tight and amenities as expected. Wicked lake views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean friendly good location ....... .............
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy as other backpackers partied into the night making it hard to sleep had to complain tk them
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and comfy room Parking was available thats a plus point too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean rooms wonderful bed. Very laid back and easy to approach staff. Reasonable price for rooms
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made this place a delight to visit. All are immensely helpful, also informative and responsive to any needs. Our private double room with ensuite bath was basic (as expected at a "backpacker") but spotlessly clean, and someone had installed an outlet strip to accommodate for the shortage of electrical outlets. Nice to have on-site laundry, 3 each for both washer and dryer. The common areas were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. It would be great if all the youth could figure out how to remove food from the sinks when they're done washing dishes, and maybe that's too much to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double ensuite room was good had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room with en suite that we booked had no external windows and no air conditioning so it was 35-40C which is ridiculous in New Zealand. There was a fan but we were told that we could not run it on high because the vibrations were too loud in the next room. There was hair in the bedding, and no parking available because the spaces were full of people sleeping in their cars so we had to park in a shopping carpark across the street. The room was tiny so we had to climb over our bags to get in and out of the room/bed/bathroom. The room was also right by the common room so it was very noisy. This place might be ok for drunk teenagers but it is 100% not appropriate for adults needing somewhere to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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6/10 Okay

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

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was basic which is all we needed but there was a sound from what seemed like a dryer going the whole night, we didn't get much sleep, we gave up trying by 6am. We had even turned off the air conditioning due to a different noise it made when the air-con was on, so we almost cooked ourselves, I had requested feedback from the hostel, still not heard anything after four days regarding the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wouldn't stay again

Stayed in a few hostels in New Zealand and this just didn't have the same vibe as other places. Other guests didn't seem to be considerate to others by slamming doors constantly, even at 3/4am in the morning. The room itself was clean to look at but there were signs it needed more than a once over.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Was a last minute change of plans that was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I immediately liked this place on approach from the street. I was greeted by a very friendly and helpful staff. I just loved the layout of the place, the way you stepped down into the common area. It was just a nices laid back, friendly vibe. The kitchen was nicely set up, the common area inviting. Thenrooms were very reasonable which allowed me to have my iwn room and bath. There was also small bar where I purchased a very nice NZ white wine at low cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

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

Friendly and warm stay

Facilities are clean, just stay for one night, the location is very convenient and staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and affordable room for a one night stay while passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff. Rooms a bit small when full and there was no night porter when I stayed in October
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel! Staff are lively and friendly, the kitchen is really good compared to other hostels and the private rooms are cosy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019