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Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Games room
Bicycling
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
75 Scannell St, Taupo, 3330
  • Spa Thermal Park
    13 min walk
  • Lake Taupo
    18 min walk
  • Catch 22 Takeaways
    8 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    11 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 Single Bed

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8 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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4 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm 1

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

3 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm 2

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Lake Taupo
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel offers 17 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupo. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Taupo and a few minutes from Taupo Hot Springs
  • Free airport and local-area shuttle service
As a guest of Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and An area shuttle are free. Berkenhoff Lodge - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Taupo hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

EUNJI

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Brisbane

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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