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Finlay Jack's Backpackers

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20 Taniwha Street, Taupo
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Excellent location
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good
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Property highlights

  • Parking
    Free parking, On-site parking, Street parking
  • Free WiFi
    Internet services
  • Accessibility
    Entire unit located on ground floor

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Wed 12 Nov 2025
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Approximate prices in USD for a 1-night stay
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Facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Reviews

Scored 8.5
Rated very good
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money

Guests who stayed here loved:

Jason
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location is awesome! So close to everywhere we wanted to visit. Central location to city. For 1 night, the facilities were amazing! The bed was comfortable! Would...”
Claire
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable room. Fantastic location. Super easy late checkin.”
Lotte
Germany Germany
“Big Kitchen. So much room in your own little sleeping pod with a curtain. Because everything can be stored in personal pods, the rooms are really tidy.”
Polly
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff were great! Location is brilliant and the facilities were also good. pods are spacious and clean, perfect for backpackers”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“Perfect for our family of 4....great budget accommodation for overnight!!”
Tia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff ams clean facilities.”
Khan
New Zealand New Zealand
“I had a great time staying here, the staff were great my roommates were great and we usually had fun during the evenings, the people were friendly and helpful.”
Manuel
New Zealand New Zealand
“I liked the entire place in general. I like the system in place, the facilities, the rules, and the parking slots.”
Vinh
France France
“the capsules, the bathrooms, the laundry facilities and the lovely staff :)”
Courtney
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff were super helpful and kind The pricing was excellent for what we had The facilities were exactly what we needed”

Single Pod in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

404 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Carpeted Washing machine Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family Room

Fits: 4 adults x 4
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 double bed

274 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Carpeted Private entrance Washing machine Free WiFi

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 large double bed

Carpeted Washing machine Towels Shower Shared bathroom Private entrance Free WiFi

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 2 single beds

Carpeted Washing machine Towels Shower Shared bathroom Private entrance Free WiFi

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Economy Single Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

Carpeted Washing machine Towels Shower Shared bathroom Private entrance Free WiFi

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Triple Room with Bathroom

Fits: 3 adults
Beds: 3 single beds

274 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Carpeted Washing machine Private entrance Free WiFi

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Single Pod in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

274 feet² Air conditioning Carpeted Washing machine Shower Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Single Pod in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

Carpeted Washing machine Shower Linen Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Single Pod in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

274 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Carpeted Washing machine Free WiFi

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Single Pod in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

Carpeted Washing machine Shower Linen Shared bathroom Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

274 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Carpeted Washing machine Free WiFi

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

Private bathroom Carpeted Washing machine Shower Free WiFi

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Property surroundings

20 Taniwha Street, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
—Excellent location

Property description

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...

  • Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardEftposCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

  • Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds 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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

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