Name: Haka House Taupo
Address: 56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, Taupo, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand
Rating: 9

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Haka House Taupo

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As hostels go it’s a everything you want. Staff are really warm and welcoming. Nice communal areas  for everyone to hang out. Beds are comfy. The kitchen are clean too.  Awesome location too only a ten minute walk from all the restaurants and shops.

Great hostel.

The ease of being able to check in and out without going to reception is a useful feature (we arrived in good time to see the helpful gentleman on reception to check in). We did not use the full facilities of the lounge and kitchen. The room and bathroom were clean. The room was nicely a presented, comfortable bed and functional for what we needed during our stay in Taupo. We ate at Thai delight, a short walk away and had a lovely meal that came promptly and with good service.

Fitted our requirements perfectly

The hostel was really friendly with good facilites. The kitchen was very kitted out, the beds comfortable and the bathroom clean. Some of the windows wouldn't shut properly, howeever so it did get a little cold, and it would have been nice if they had given my friend an extra blanket.

Comfortable, clean and friendly

needed a place to stay on a whim.  Very basic but friendly staff and tidy rooms.  Handy to most things Rooms were small and some revamping would need to take place soon to keep folk coming back to stay.

basic but ok

Our twin room was small, but it was mostly functional with good WiFi and a TV. There was no air-conditioner or fan...reception said that fans were allocated on a first come first serve basis. Luckily, we didn't need them with our upper floor windows open. We definitely could've used some hanging hooks and an extra mirror in the room though. No coffee making facilities. Our ensuite bathroom was good, with a body wash dispenser.

The carpark didn't have enough spaces, but it was easy and free to park on the street. No elevators, so luggage had to be carried up a flight of stairs to reach the upper floor rooms. 

Our biggest problem was noise. Our friend in a ground floor room had a poor night's sleep as he could hear people moving around above him, going up and down the wooden stairs right outside his room, people chatting in the communal area till maybe 1 am, and even his neighbour's loud snoring. In our upper floor room, it wasn't as bad, but we were unfortunately right next to one of the hostel's shared toilets. Whenever it was used, the loud bang from that door literally sounded like someone was charging at our own room door, which was highly startling until you get somewhat used to it after awhile. Luckily, this shared toilet wasn't used by anyone after midnight during our stay, and the noise didn't start till about 7am, so we did manage to get some sleep. 

Room was fine, but noise a major concern

As far as backpacker hostels go it was ok.
Bed was comfy, room was a small double, no A/C. Bathrooms were clean and it had an indoor and outdoor balcony eating area.
I know it was Christmas evening but the loud chatting went on past midnight and also someone started up the washing machine before 5am...so just be aware the noise restrictions are not always enforced if you are a light sleeper.

Typical backpackers

Best hostel I've ever been to. Comfy bunks with nice features (light, wifi-key, blinds, power), mattresses not worn. Toilets and showers in room, nice view, friendly staff, two kitchens (very clean), just perfect. 

Magnificent!

Stayed here for one night as part of the organized tour. Not really a lodge person but usually a hotel person. But the tour organized it. It is probably the less favorable hostel I had lived In throughout this tour. Location is fairly central (not central central though) with easy walk to everything. However, it is old and tired. Room is very small with where you can barely lay your luggage suitcase flat. There is no easy access. I wonder how people with disability are able to bring their wheelchairs upstairs. Advantage includes lake view from the balcony. Other than that it is all good. You are only paying this much and should know what to expect.

Acceptable although not great

We were staying here as a Rugby League Team for the Nationals Youth for Girls League Tournament that was run in Taupo. The facilities were good, the care and service from the cleaners and workers were also good, but spoiled by the poor & "disgusting service and delivery" of the owner/manager towards my team. My girl's team were growled for singing at 9am in prep for a  big game in the carpark & for using their cleaning equipment (vacuum) to clean their rooms. He said it was unreasonable & dis-respecful. 9am was not being unreasonable and helping keep their facilities clean was our way of respecting the facilities. I think he was the one being "DISRESPECTFUL".  We always ensured our team followed the rules and regulations of this venue. The name of this Lodge is "HAKA" Lodge. "Haka Meaning" - this is performed in a group and represents a display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. He is a foreigner confirmed by his accent, I suggest he takes the time to learn and understands our culture in New Zealand. We are very respectful people, till you dis-respect us.

Great stay and Facilities, poor service & care from the owner/manager.

This hostel is quiet, well-organized, and very clean.  Booking and communications were both quite efficient, with ,measy after-hours check-in. I will definitely be staying at Haka Lodges where available from now on.

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