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Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Game room
Bicycling
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
75 Scannell St, Taupo, 3330
  • Spa Thermal Park
    13 min walk
  • Lake Taupo
    18 min walk
  • A.C. Baths
    19 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    10 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

5 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm 1

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm 2

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taupo

With a stay at Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel in Taupo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs. .This hostel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Huka Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Spa Thermal Park - 13 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Lake Taupo
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

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

Property is also known as

Berkenhoff Lodge Taupo
Berkenhoff Taupo
Berkenhoff
Berkenhoff Lodge
Berkenhoff Lodge Hostel Taupo
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Taupo
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo

Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
The room didn’t look the greatest but the bathroom was sparkling clean and the fun atmosphere of the place was very nice. Overall I think it was great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

EUNJI

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Brisbane

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very authentic place with unique atmosphere, highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for an overnight stop in Taupo
Stayed in a family room with our baby. Great value close to Taupo centre. Beds ok for one night. Love the big kitchen. Friendly owners. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private and quiet.Clean and friendly also good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very unique and welcoming. I found the bed quite uncomfortable, but I was not expecting luxury, so, in balance, this was not bad. I really liked that the operator had put the heater on in our room. This kind of service is what makes a difference. My grandson loved the games room and rated the lodge as the best accommodation of our 10 trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, their individual rooms are basic and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their facilites are quite dirty, shoddy, very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is quirky and Brett is an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Evan

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and helpful staff; fast and efficient check-in and check-out; fast wifi and full coverage of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Bed was comfortable and shower pressure excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

DK, New Zealand

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was great and the location is ideal: close to everything yet quiet at night. It felt like a very nice community for all types of travellers and had a friendly and retro atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly and very helpful/informative about the area! Unfortunately the room did not seem to be cleaned properly - there were pills left on the floor, there was hair on the bathroom floor and wall, as well as a half used soap bar also covered in hair... If the room had been cleaned properly I think our overall experience would have been great. A little unfortunate but I guess that’s all part of the travel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Typical backpacker style accomodation but my private room had an ensuite and there is a pool. The location is a bit out of the way though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was suprisingly nice for a backpackers !! And our private bathroom was very clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Ashi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is Okay for backpackers but not ideal for couple
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Good flatisaties, nice that family can have their own room together with bathroom it’s just a shame some of the stayers are loud by talking to each other loudly outside the doors and if they have a shower late or early in the morning you it’s a bit of a pain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place...quiet, welcoming and very reasonably priced. Awesome friendly helpful host. Cant wait to come again. Thanks Brett so enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel for the value, close to city as well. Reception was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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