Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 0.8 km from Lake Taupō and within a 15-minute walk of the Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It is also close to several attractions, including the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery (1.1 km) and the Waikato River (1.4 km).

Haka House Taupo - Cozy Hostel in Taupō

Average nightly price at Haka House Taupo by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$74
March	$57
April	$52
May	$46
June	$43
July	$51
August	$51
September	$45
October	$54
November	$61
December	$86

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Haka House Taupo is praised for clean rooms and a central, walkable location with useful shared spaces like kitchens and lounges, though thin walls mean noise carries and facilities can feel stretched when busy.

Beds are generally comfortable and dorms offer privacy curtains, lights and outlets; heating was appreciated. Many highlight smooth check-in and welcoming staff, yet there are isolated complaints about privacy breaches, limited desk hours, lax night-time supervision, and a billing error. Overall, a practical, wallet-friendly base with hostel-style trade‑offs.

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Facilities

Shared kitchens, lounges and laundry are frequently praised and generally well equipped, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. At busy times capacity and appliance reliability can be an issue, and parking availability varies.

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Takashi

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located outside of town, so if you want to eat out, you'll need to walk a bit. However, there is a large parking lot, making it convenient for those traveling by car. The dining room and kitchen are well-equipped, and it seems that many guests cook their own meals. One nice point was that check-in was handled by staff rather than an automated system. They gave clear explanations and guidance, which was easy to understand and much appreciated. Each private room faces an outdoor corridor, and the lodge-style design felt refreshing. The ceiling above the lower bunk is quite low, so taller guests might find it uncomfortable when sitting up. I also found it slightly inconvenient that when using a plug adapter in one of the two outlets, it blocked the socket for the bedside light, making it unusable at the same time. That said, the room, bed, shower, and toilet were all very clean. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel.

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Isabelle

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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hin on

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

我住的八人房间一床，房內只有一浴室，一厕所，一洗手盆位。若人佔用，不想久等的，只能去厨房那楝楼处住房用其他的。厨房只一座四个式炉头和焗炉。

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Nicola

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, good shared facilities including laundry and sofa area. Clean and tidy and good location.

8

Jérémie

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The amenities and kitchen area are not enough for the number of people the hosting.

10

Ofer

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathrooms and kitchens were immaculate. Room had great amenities and was comfortable. Highly recommended. This hostel has exceeded the very high bar of Kiwi hostels. 10/10

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Thomas S

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to town but quiet enough. Plenty of indoor and outdoor spots to eat and loaf.

6

CHA MEE

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beware there are not enough car parks and the management should have allocated car park to the unit.

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Zef

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were welcoming and friendly. The beds provided a reasonably comfortable night's sleep. The main lounge offered a selection of enjoyable board games. However, the lack of air conditioning on a hot night was notable. The kitchen appliances were somewhat unreliable, and the extended wait for shower access due to one bathroom being out of order was inconvenient. A blocked shower outlet led to an overflow issue. Given these issues, personally, I don't plan on staying there again.

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Elizabeth

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was one of the best hostels we have stayed in around the world. Beautiful room, very clean, lovely decor, great kitchen with plenty of cooking surfaces and well equipped. Staff were very pleasant and location was great. We loved it.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with rooms, bathrooms and kitchens often described as clean or immaculate. A few guests noted issues like a grim or dirty bathroom and occasional cigarette smells.

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Pascal

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly people. Unfortunately, the room was dirty and much-used, especially the bathroom. The mattress is like a trampoline. The walls are very thin. Sorry for the bad rating, but the pictures give a wrong impression.

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Sekimata

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Jack

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfy, bathroom was a bit grim. TV didn’t work, bit noisy at night but it is a hostel so to be expected. WiFi was good, kitchen was available but we didn’t use it though.

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Susan

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tired looking but a clean room

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Anthony

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic accommodation, but very clean, and staff relaxed and helpful.

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Melissa

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was really clean and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The walls were really thin, so if somebody was talking in another room you could hear them and could also hear the communal areas if people were in there. Really convenient location!

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Ofer

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathrooms and kitchens were immaculate. Room had great amenities and was comfortable. Highly recommended. This hostel has exceeded the very high bar of Kiwi hostels. 10/10

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Emma

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central, clean and well equipped accommodation

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Stefan

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except the cigarette smells

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Elizabeth

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was one of the best hostels we have stayed in around the world. Beautiful room, very clean, lovely decor, great kitchen with plenty of cooking surfaces and well equipped. Staff were very pleasant and location was great. We loved it.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and dorms offer privacy curtains, individual lights and outlets; heating was appreciated. Recurring downsides include thin walls and noise, low lower bunks, some dated or impractical layouts, and mixed in-room Wi‑Fi coverage.

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Rachael

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, basic hostel accommodation. Well equipped kitchen, friendly & organised welcome on arrival. The only thing is the walls are thin, so I had next door's tv coming thru one wall and the other neighbour's snores through the other. But, it was well priced and reasonably central. A good place to stay when you juat need somewhere to sleep.

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Isabelle

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Kirsty

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I've not stayed in hostels much so I had a lot of questions that the staff were very happy to answer. They helped me with everything I needed and were very kind. Hostel beds come with privacy curtains which kept things very cosy. I slept incredibly well and had a great shower. Everyone is friendly. Although the lower bunks are QUITE low, I bumped my head a lot. Great communal kitchen with all required free amenities, and great laundry services although be aware that you do need change.

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Jack

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfy, bathroom was a bit grim. TV didn’t work, bit noisy at night but it is a hostel so to be expected. WiFi was good, kitchen was available but we didn’t use it though.

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Susan

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tired looking but a clean room

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Melissa

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was really clean and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The walls were really thin, so if somebody was talking in another room you could hear them and could also hear the communal areas if people were in there. Really convenient location!

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Sanne

Oct 8, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Stedet var fint, dog var der et kæmpe rugby hold, som fyldte rigtig meget og de skulle være der en hel uge - dette kunne have været meget rart at få informationer om inden eller også skulle rugbyholdet have booket hele hostel. Internettet virkede ikke på værelserne

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Noriaki

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although the room was on the first floor, I was concerned about the noise coming from the second floor.

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MICHAEL

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for location Room walls are little thin, so could here naghboughs till early hours, Other than that, Just what was required,

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Adrien

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Finally a hostel in new zealand that is able to provide the essentials: body wash in the showers, private light and outlet next to each bed, and even a curtain for privacy. A rare gem and the best one I have been to so far. Also really quiet and has a no smoking/vaping policy even in the courtyard

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check-in and a safe, welcoming vibe. However, some report lapses such as attempted entry by contractors, limited desk hours, lax night-time supervision, and a billing error.

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WEI CHINN KEITH

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Although I had prepaid my stay through Expedia, the accommodation charged my credit card after I had checked out. I had to contact Expedia to get a refund. However, through no fault of mine, I have been hit with a SGD9 (NZD11) loss due to credit card fees and exchange rate conversions for the wrongful deduction and subsequent refund. Because of this, I cannot recommend this hostel.

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Thomas

Feb 14, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaning staff came in before checkout time both mornings of my stay. First morning they lifted the curtain to my bed, then turned off the fan that was going for air circulation due to very high humidity over the weekend. Didn’t clean bin, either. Second morning they abruptly turned about as I rushed to close my bed’s curtain as I was getting ready for leaving by checkout time. On-site staff did not quiet down loud group smoking and carrying on until 1:45am on the Saturday night in the parking lot, echoing louder up into the deck towards rooms. Stay in top bunk was incredibly unrestful, as your face is in the floorboards for the unit above and there is no underlay to quiet down the movements of the rooms above you. Pillows incredibly hot and stuffy. Old luggage & clothing left in under-bed storage bay, not cleared out. Broken curtain (thrown in corner of room) for lower bunk made it unusable to avoid noise from upstairs.

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Abram

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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’.

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Paula

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing at all very poor service

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Anthony

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic accommodation, but very clean, and staff relaxed and helpful.

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Melissa

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was really clean and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The walls were really thin, so if somebody was talking in another room you could hear them and could also hear the communal areas if people were in there. Really convenient location!

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Rizza

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very convenient that you can do the online pre-check in a day ahead your booked date/arrival. This step made the check in seamless. The staff was very accommodating.

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YASUHIRO

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room is very nhce potiition . But stuff is only stay 9-17, We difficult to ask to stuff in stay hour.

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Karl

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good service, staff very helpful, awesum ppl, great vibe (very chill) would definitely stay there again 😀 👍

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Elizabeth

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was one of the best hostels we have stayed in around the world. Beautiful room, very clean, lovely decor, great kitchen with plenty of cooking surfaces and well equipped. Staff were very pleasant and location was great. We loved it.

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Location

Location is central and walkable to town, with restaurants nearby and a generally safe feel. One review noted it is slightly outside the center but still accessible.

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Takashi

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located outside of town, so if you want to eat out, you'll need to walk a bit. However, there is a large parking lot, making it convenient for those traveling by car. The dining room and kitchen are well-equipped, and it seems that many guests cook their own meals. One nice point was that check-in was handled by staff rather than an automated system. They gave clear explanations and guidance, which was easy to understand and much appreciated. Each private room faces an outdoor corridor, and the lodge-style design felt refreshing. The ceiling above the lower bunk is quite low, so taller guests might find it uncomfortable when sitting up. I also found it slightly inconvenient that when using a plug adapter in one of the two outlets, it blocked the socket for the bedside light, making it unusable at the same time. That said, the room, bed, shower, and toilet were all very clean. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel.

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Rachael

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, basic hostel accommodation. Well equipped kitchen, friendly & organised welcome on arrival. The only thing is the walls are thin, so I had next door's tv coming thru one wall and the other neighbour's snores through the other. But, it was well priced and reasonably central. A good place to stay when you juat need somewhere to sleep.

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Sébastien

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

La litterie est bonne, l’etablissement est propre et bien placé

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Jeanette

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 19,351 nights

Great location

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Cyree

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walk to town. Balcony view of the lake.

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Kerrie

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Safe place to stay. Walkable distance from central area.

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Melissa

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was really clean and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The walls were really thin, so if somebody was talking in another room you could hear them and could also hear the communal areas if people were in there. Really convenient location!

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Thomas S

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to town but quiet enough. Plenty of indoor and outdoor spots to eat and loaf.

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Emma

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central, clean and well equipped accommodation

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MICHAEL

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for location Room walls are little thin, so could here naghboughs till early hours, Other than that, Just what was required,

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