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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel
2.0 star property

Hostel with sauna, near Lake Taupo
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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

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1 bedroom
Interior entrance
Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom
Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom
Budget Double with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom

Overview of Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

6.0

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Your area essentials

76 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo
  • Popular LocationEmbra3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre15 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Museum and Art Gallery17 min walk
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)9 min drive
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Room options

Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Deluxe Twin with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Family Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Quad Room Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private 2 Bedroom Unit

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Bunk Shared Unit

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Budget Double with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double with Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Ensuite

cleanliness

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Taupo

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel is located in Taupo. Lake Taupo and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupo Hot Springs are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 17 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park - 17 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 20 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Storehouse - 9 min walk
  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Embra - 3 min walk
  • Dixie Brown's - 15 min walk
  • Master of India - 11 min walk

About this property

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

Property highlights
Laundry facilities, a children's club and a sauna are just a few of the amenities provided at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Astro Accommodation Hostel
Astro Accommodation Taupo
Astro Accommodation
Utopian Motel Taupo
Utopian Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo
Utopian Taupo Hostel Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Taupo
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel located?

Situated in Taupo, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 166 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap & cheerful
Friendly hosgt couldn't have been more accommodating. Clean,tidy room, relatively quiet for a hostel-type place. Would recommend for those seeking a good room at a bargain price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception per son nice .It was adequate for what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not maintained
Was our last minute booking but was disappointed by the service n with the overall room. Not enough towels provided, n the ones available were not clean. The wash room was dirty as if had not been cleaned for months. There were cobwebs in the room as well as in the bathroom. I have gone for even cheaper accommodation once but the the facilities were much better. I would not recommend anyone for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location with ok facilities.
Good location, close to city centre but not in it. Hotel staff was very friendly and welcoming. Room and shared bathroom was clean and generally well prepared. Walls were very thin which was awkward as everything could be heard, and staff's children were free to wander down the hall. Nice Tv in room that didn't work and there was a hole in the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good for the night and price
Small room, loud neighbours but was fine as we had nowhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carly, melbourne, aust

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t stay the night
Upon arrival the foyer was dark and dingy. We had to carry our bags up the stairs to our room, there’s a smell of mold/damp in the air and the room was cramped. Light fixtures were dark and dirty, the bath mat was stinky of mould. Their was a window in our room door so people could see in and someone walked in while we were in the room, which tells us the door mustn’t be self locking or the keys are all the same. When I checked the bed to see if it was clean I noticed a mark under the sheet, when I pulled back the bottom sheet I saw blood & fluid stains on the mattress protector and marks on the mattress underneath. There was also no air conditioner, so without any proper airflow the room was very hot. We decided not to stay at the night and booked accomodation elsewhere. When I checked out the manager just smiled awkwardly not offering a reimbursement or alternate room, a brief apology was all he said. When I saw the reviews I regret not having read any prior to booking, had I done so, I would never have booked here. For $150 per night, this place was so overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
dirty marks all over the walls. dust over everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Jujubi man, Hamilton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible place
The rooms were very dirty, there was such a strong cigaret smell in the room, also the Person form room 13 was making loud constantly being on the phone and listening to music. We couldn't get any sleep it was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Tony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Rami

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confused staff tried to scam us twice
It all started on the day prior to our stay on the 8th of December. The motel owner called us whilst we were in a low/no cellphone coverage area, this meant that we only got the call a couple of hours later. In his call he claimed that we had booked the room from the 8th till the 9th of December, when in fact we had booked it for the 9th till the 10th. We had to pull up our booking and prove it to them that we were right in order to get our room back. Once we got to the Motel, and headed up to our room we found out that the room had a shared bathroom when we specifically booked a room with a PRIVATE bathroom. The room was also reeking of cigarettes. Frustrated at the way we had been treated the obvious course of action was to demand our money back which we did not fully receive. We will never ever be coming back and advice others to avoid this motel at any cost. The people here will try to scam you for your money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017