Finlay Jack's Backpackers

single room is quite small 行李箱都打不开. acess to bathroom is easy and shared with other private rooms.

A great location in Taupō. Friendly staff and a relaxed vibe at this backpackers. Rooms are a little tired, but adequate. Communal areas are clean and functional. Free tea and coffee make up for no in room kettle. Free parking next door was a bonus. All in all a good place to stay on a budget.

Stayed here three days and enjoyed the whole experience. The hostel is spotlessly clean, the most important thing for me and the double room though sparse was very comfortable and cosy. Great bed. The bathrooms are modern and kept very clean. Also plenty available on both floors. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of crockery and cutlery etc. Lots of local information on 'what's available' posted on the walls in the dining area. Small TV lounge. A few stairs that may be a problem for some people, check before booking. I loved meeting some of the other stayers and swapping stories. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here a gain for a few days. Thanks to the helpful staff.

A perfect hostel experience! The staff were lovely, the kitchen was clean and the bedrooms were very cozy. A cute garden with flowers, hammocks and benches to relax outdoors gave it the little extra. I strongly reccomend this hostel if you need a place to stay in Taupo!

Really good hostel. The pod beds were brilliant - plenty of space for your stuff and black out blinds on the pods for a bit of privacy! Bedding was comfy and soft too. The kitchen area had a really useful blackboard with suggestions for things to do/places to go in the area. Nice courtyard space to relax. Clean bathroom area and spacious showers. Only thing to be aware of if you're in a dorm is there seemed to be a culture of leaving the dorm doors open/unlocked at any hour of the day. So just make sure your valuables are safely stowed in the lockers.

Backpacking my way down to the south island and I stopped in this place. I came early so I didn't have to check in, however the guy said I leave my bags and go for a walks to huka falls. This was a beautiful walk and took about 2 hours. I love it, which gave them enough time to make my bed. Once I checked it, the staff were so lovely and everyone around, it was such lovely chilled back atmosphere. The beds were not on frames to just mattresses which was super comfortable. And they gave you two pillow!! This was incredible. I love it every minute. Will be recommending to all my fellow friends and family. Thank you so much. Even though you had to check out by 10 also you could hang around areas that were not you your room so gave me time to charge my phone.