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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Taupo hostel with children's club

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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Sauna
  • Children's club
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Children's club
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television

Room options

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Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Twin with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Family Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Family Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quad Room Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Quad Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Private 2 Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom

Private 2 Bedroom Unit

Highlights

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

Bunk Shared Unit

Highlights

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

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Budget Double with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Budget Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom

Double Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom

Twin Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
76 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Catch 22 Takeaways - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo. A sauna and a kids' club are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 5 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's club

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

Does Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel and nearby?
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel has a sauna.
What's the area around Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel like?
Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Lake Taupo and 17 minutes' walk from Waikato River.

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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.
Ross, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

The reception per son nice .It was adequate for what we needed for the night
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Good for the night and price
Small room, loud neighbours but was fine as we had nowhere else to stay.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Carly, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

dirty marks all over the walls. dust over everything
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Jujubi man, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Tony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Rami, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Shabby and very smelly
The hotel is very delapidated and smells bad. The building should just be demolished. The staff were pleasant and tried to be helpful.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst place ever
This is a back packers accommodations trying to pretend to be a motel. Booked 2 nights but on arrival... HATED the place, room was awful. Fridge didn't work, owners didn't care, no remote for TV. No towels provided again owner didn't care. Spent 45 minutes on phone with expedia who were amazing in supporting us to get a refund on second night as owner was unwilling to be helpful. I would never stay here again even if it was free. The smell of urine in the corridor was over powering.. advertise on front sign of spa. It was not working in a room just big enough to fit it and was filled with junk... this place is the pits !!! Dirty, not as described and poor management by the actual owners .... if could give a minus rating I would.... BAD BAD BAD!!!
Barb, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Cheap
We had the family ensuite room with a view, which was pleasant. The beds were comfortable. However the space was a little cramped for two adults and two children and the wifi didn't work. Ok for one night cheap accomodation but that's it
one nighter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Close to town
Very dirty will not stay agen. Rubbish under the bed ,stinky smells in the room.horrible bathroom filthy
Dezz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

would be nice to have clean towels in the room plus the bathroom rubbish bin needed empty otherwise good
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Worse decision ever
I would not recommend staying here at all. Foyer smelt like urine, didnt have any knowledge of us staying. Had to go through every room to find a empty one for us even walked in on someone. Found a room white stains on ground. Wasn't explained to how bathroom doors connecting 2 rooms worked so wasnt secure. Bed looked slept in and attendants children were running around in bedrooms. Bedroom had strange smell to it. Tried to get a refund but couldn't claimed to need account number as didn't carry cash.
Nicole, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap accomadation quiet, suited our needs as out and about all day, good shower nice to have kids on oneside of wc and us the other.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Don't even consider
Totally misrepresented. It's a purpose built hostel that's badly run down, dirty including the grounds.They lock the place at 8.30pm. No way in or out but through the shared and dirty kitchen and past the rubbish bins. We paid $198.00 for two rooms, moved to the Lakeland for $240.00 for the balance of our stay. Great place, great service, food, etc.
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome getaway
Awesome stay, we checked in late (10pm) and we were still greeted with a big smile. Reception was extremely helpful and the rooms were great. Really comfortable and enjoyed the stay.
Matt, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap and clean
The hotel is cheap and clean. The shared bathroom situation was a surprise, but the manager was amazing and sorted it so I didn't have to share. The rooms are very basic and they don't provide towels unless you ask for them. The manager is amazing, though, and couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. In all, if you are after cheap and clean, this is the place.
G, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good family room.
This stay was as expected. A family room. Small, clean, comfortable, quiet. Great views of the lake. Ok for a short stay.
G, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Noeline, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice cheap hotel. Just has super thin walls
Small rooms but good for students and young travelers especially because its so cheap!
Reba, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

dirty
worst motel ive ever stayed in. dirty reception and bedrooms.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst hotel ever
This place needs to be shut down. We checked in was taken to our room and we were DISGUSTED! The bed was not made, the glasses provided to use were WET from being used, the bathroom floor was covered in water from a used shower, the toilet seat has poo on it and in general it was disgustinglu filthy (i have photos) not to mention the hotel in general was filthy with rubbish everywhere outside and inside. We had our child with us so we decided to not stay in filth and we demanded a refund!!!
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review