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About this property

Finlay Jack's Backpackers offers an ideal location in Taupo. The hostel offers single bed dormitory's. Taupo is an absolute mecca for all things outdoors – including hiking the famous Tongariro crossing, trout fishing, skydiving, jet boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. If relaxing is more your style, you can treat yourself to a thermal hot water spa or experience a taste of Maori culture. Taupo is bustling with tourists and locals alike, allowing you to discover a real sense of New Zealand.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gus
    New Zealand New Zealand
    All the staff are amazing and friendly! Events put on with the hostel to encourage group activities to meet new people. In the kitchen there's amazing utilities and on the walls a bunch of solid recommendations on how to fill your time in Taupo...
  • Dobisova
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I really loved the general vibe of the hostel, all the people I've met there amazing and super friendly. I think the set up of the common area and shared facilities was a huge contributor to that. Also, the bed provided a lot of privacy with the...
  • Duncan
    Canada Canada
    Good vibes, great places to hang out and it really feels like the owners care about the place.
  • Isabel
    United States United States
    Got to enjoy a packed movie night, everyone was so welcoming! Really enjoyed the amenities of my cozy pod. Cute and lovely kitchen. Pretty walkable location.
  • Michael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Close to supermarket. While not particularly close to other places it is kind of central between the bars, restaurants, bus stop, lake or walk to Huka Falls. Staff were nice though usually seemed to be only single one on at time and with other...
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Good location. Clean. Friendly staff. Comfy beds. Good ensuite.
  • Arnold
    United States United States
    A positioning stay before we did the Tongariro Northern Circuit. The pod beds were comfortable with enough room at the foot of the mattress for my backpack. Light and charging point at the head of the bed was nice, as was the curtain for...
  • Emily
    United States United States
    Loved the privacy of the pods and everything was clean.
  • Britney
    Canada Canada
    Very cute common area outside, the facilities inside were laid out goos, lots of room to cook and prep.
  • Rachael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Pods were big and could be private when needed. Staff were friendly, big outdoor common area. Great location.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 20:30 please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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