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Tiki Lodge Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, walk to Lake Taupo

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Fridge, microwave
Balcony
Front of property
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double/Twin Ensuite Room) | Free WiFi
In-room dining
Reviews
8.2

Very good

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104 Tuwharetoa St, Taupo, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs4 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)8 min drive

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8/10 Good

Antony
Apr 2, 2019
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mixed Dorm (7 bed)) | Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mixed Dorm (7 bed))

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Kitchen
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double/Twin Ensuite Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double/Twin Ensuite Room) | Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Double/Twin Ensuite Room)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Triple Kitchenette)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Triple Kitchenette) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Triple Kitchenette)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Mixed Dorm Ensuite (6bed))

Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Mixed Dorm Ensuite (6bed))

Highlights

Kitchen
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mixed Dorm Room (6bed))

Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Mixed Dorm Room (6bed))

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Female Only Dorm (6 bed))

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Taupo

Tiki Lodge Backpackers is located in Taupo. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupo 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. Taupo Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 12 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Dixie Brown's - 6 min walk
  • Master of India - 4 min walk
  • Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - 5 min walk
  • Plateau - 2 min walk

About this property

Tiki Lodge Backpackers

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Tiki Lodge Backpackers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Tiki Lodge Backpackers offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows no check-in after 10:30 PM.

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:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Tiki Lodge Taupo
Tiki Lodge Backpackers Taupo
Tiki Taupo
Tiki Backpackers Taupo
Tiki Backpackers
Tiki Lodge Backpackers Taupo
Tiki Lodge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tiki Lodge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiki Lodge Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tiki Lodge Backpackers located?

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

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. We had room with queen and a bunker for three of us. Also had a kitchenette within. Bathroom/Toilet was shared with one other room. Was very tidy, the best pillows n linen. Very centrally located. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We booked an en-suite unit for our 1 night stay. On first glance it appears OK and adequate for the price we paid, we did not expect hotel status, but did expect better than we received. What they fail to tell you is that these rooms are right near the kitchen and since the doors do not seal you have the smell of cooking in your room till quite late with or without the windows open (we tried both). You also have a large beam of light that comes in under the door all night long . The sheets, although appeared to be washed had moldy stains on them, the towels again clean were all falling to bits. They advertise breakfast as part of the stay, what they do not tell you is that rather than have the food available in the kitchen, you must go down the stairs with your plates or bowls to reception and get some then go back to cook/eat it. We chose not to use this service. We have stayed in this type of accommodation elsewhere for similar prices and the difference is huge. We would not be going back or recommending it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating to our very late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Lovely stay in perfect location for the Lake and Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Ctt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view from hostel kitchen where one can see the snow-capped mountain from afar while having breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good facilities. breakfast and dinner options are a great idea. helps the budget go further. thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel close to town and amenities
Helpful staff and well looked after. Undercover parking great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
It was really good, location was near to bus stop and almost everything, friendly reception, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

LiLiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in Taupo!
Hostel was relatively easy to get to with ample parking for cars. Also close to everything you need to do and about 30-40 minutes walk to the closest attractions. Kitchen is great and offers outside balcony dining and a great view of Taupo! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Complimentary cereal, bread, and jams for breakfast. Eggs are for sale in the reception area at $.50 NZD per egg. Laundry facility is in the back. I really liked my stay here for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No hot water issue
Tiki lodge was ok. The problem came in when they had no hot water on our second day. We understand issues come up. However when it couldn’t be fixed they should have given us a refund so we could stay somewhere else. All we were offered was to go and shower at another hostel or move to the other hostel. Problem was we paid for the king ensuite so we would have private accommodation. It included breakfast and a tv in the room. We moved to the other hostel and received a double bed that sagged in the middle, shared bathroom, and no breakfast. If there was not a hot water issue, we could have given a great review but the handling of the situation was not done well and the downgrade without any compensation seems quite unfair. So no we can’t recomm as a result
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Quinn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super helpful and kind, and the general area was relatively spacious and clean. But the rooms were not very comfortable. But if you're looking for somewhere cheap to crash it's not a bad option.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the Lake
I had a fantastic stay in Tiki (to short). Hotel is clean and they offer free breakfast, tea and coffee. And you can buy eggs for 50p, which is nice when you only need 2 instead of buying 6 at the supermarket. The only negative point: the walls are a bit thin. But people was not too noisy. So I managed to sleep without any issue.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel
Clean, good facilities, nice staff. View of the mountains on clear days.

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for backpackers
Stayed in a family room, 4 girls was perfect size for us and the bathroom was very close!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Nik, Wellington

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint hotel close to the water front and shops
Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and clean. Room was warm and showers and toilets were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay
Really nice hostel, nice and clean and nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to town. Cheap stay.
Was good for what I needed. Was by myself so happy with accomodation. Was what I expected for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Law, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel close to town
great accomodation. Close to the shops and the lake walking distance. lovely staff and free breakfast. great stay for those exploring taupo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, lot of young backpackers who were generally well behaved. Around 12 midnight, everything was fairly quite in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017