At Tiki Lodge Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Taupo hostel include Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 4 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 6 min walk
Kfc - 6 min walk
Vine Eatery & Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Tiki Lodge Backpackers
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Taupo
As a guest of Tiki Lodge Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tiki Lodge Backpackers also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.
This Taupo hostel is smoke free.
14 guestrooms or units
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
Tiki Lodge Backpackers offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels provided
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay
We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
What is the cancellation policy at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?
Tiki Lodge Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?
Yep, Tiki Lodge Backpackers has a free self car park.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?
No, Tiki Lodge Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Tiki Lodge Backpackers?
No, pets are not allowed.
Tiki Lodge Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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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.
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.
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.
LiLiane
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
4/10 Poor
Brandon
29 May 2018
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
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.
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.