YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo

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YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers Reviews

YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers is one of the many hostels under the YHA groups. Travelers with YHA memberships will get a discount on their bookings. The hostel provides hot showers, unlimited Wi-Fi, and also BBQ nights on some days. There are many guests who are on working holidays, so the rooms might be messy and chock full of their belongings.

The Location

YHA Taupo is located really far away from the iSite and the main bus station, making it inconvenient for guests without a car. For guests heading to the Huka Falls, the bus pickup point is extremely far away from the hostels, so it would be wise for guests to pick another hostel. On the bright side, the hostel is located one block away from the local supermarket, so shopping is convenient.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Bedrooms are a little cramped, but the beds and sheets are clean and comfortable. Lockers are located under the bed. There is no heating within the room, so it can get cold during winter nights. Bedrooms are secured with a sliding glass door under lock and key. There is also a back door in the room which leads to the backyard, and is also secured with the same key.

There is an en suite bathroom conveniently located within the room, but there is usually a long queue so guests will have to go to the shared bathrooms outside the dorm. No hairdryer is provided.

Common Spaces

There is a large front yard right in front of the reception with benches, BBQ pits, and beach chairs, perfect for guests wanting to busk under the afternoon sun. The TV lounge is well furnished with a huge flat-screen TV, and more than enough couches and bean bags for all the guests.

The kitchen is huge, and furnished with high-quality cooking utensils and facilities. The dining area is extremely spacious with a large number of tables for everyone. There is a food locker area with a generous number of lockers for guests to store their food. Free food labels are also available for use.

The backyard area has multiple clothesline for guests to lay out their laundry in the sun. However, the hostel is not fenced off, so strangers can freely enter the hostel compounds. There have been cases where clothing has gone missing.

Summary

YHA Taupo is a great choice for the price and amenities provided, but guests should consider staying at a hostel nearer to town for the convenience.
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YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
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YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers, Taupo
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C. Willy
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Aug 22, 2017

Description

Welcome to Blackcurrant Backpackers, our newly refurbished hostel in the town centre of Taupo! We are the closest hostel to the bus station and the supermarkets and with the friendliest staff in town to make sure that you have everything you need for a great stay in beautiful Taupo.

Purposely renovated with the new backpacker market in mind, our share rooms have single, sprung mattress beds, are fully made up with warm and cosy duvets and have hotel style private bathrooms. All of our double rooms boast sprung mattress queen size beds. The new kitchen/dining area is spacious and clean with even an oven for the budding chefs out there! The expansive deck and BBQ area has stunning views over the Lake to the Tongariro National Park and our large garden area is just great for chilling out in. Our new ‘den' and lounge with wide screen TV and internet café are now complete!

We look forward to seeing you at Blackcurrant soon!

Location and Contact

Location

From Rotorua direction, travelling in on State Highway 1, follow signs for Spa Road, turn left at Roundabout and 3rd right onto Taniwha Street, we are located on the right hand side, opposite The Warehouse.

Map

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Address: 20 Taniwha Street, Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

YHA Taupo Finlay Jack's Backpackers is listed on the following booking sites:

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Website

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Phone Number: (+64) 07 378 9292
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Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Luggage Storage

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Bike Rental

City Tours

Towels

BBQ Grill

Board Games

Book Collection/Exchange

Clothes Dryer

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Evening Entertainment

Gameroom

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Pool Table

TV

Table Tennis

Videogames

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Max. Age: All Ages

Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 8.30am - 8pm (we are available until 10pm)

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

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