I would definetly recommend Berkenhoff Lodge. A staff member picked me up at the bus terminal, which was a huge help. The dining room is decorated with positive comments written by previous guests. The common tv room and dining room are good places to meet other travelers. More

We arrived at Berkenhoff Lodge later than the hostel staff expected us, I don't know if it's their policy or not but they took their time to call my Thai number (I had my phone on international roaming). I didn't find out until after I had arrived and saw the call on my phone. I really appreicated their gesture for... More

I came here in 2007 on my own and loved it. I returned with my boyfriend when our first choice (blackcurrant, which was less freindly) was fully booked but deep down I wanted to come here more anyway. Its friendly and relaxed, maybe a little out of town but an easy walk. I've always found the other travellers here quite... More

loved it! the hostel was super clean, and had a great value price for a BBH member for a 4 dorm room with a bath room and a shower in it! lots of parking spaces, extremely clean and rennovated kitchen with a modern stove and equipment! the tv room was great as well. they had dvd's that were up to... More

I rate my stay at this particular lodge average due to the cleanliness off the room slightly lacking, as I am a proffessional cleaner by trade I tend to notice these sort of things on arrival. Firstly the bedroom, 1. Door tops, curtain rails and skirtingboards all dusty especially behind the beds, along with a random old bread packet tag.... More

We stayed there for 4 nights and it was perfect! Staff is really helpful and nice. We really enjoyed it. We definitely go back there,when we gonna do the Tongariro crossing. More

An absolutly brilliant choice of hostel for what you pay you get an ensuite room, an on site bar spa pool swimming pool option of bbq menu huge kitchen area big lounge massive dinnig room great service not much more you could ask for really theres also benson the cat and lolly and tickle the parrots add too this hostel's... More

I stayed for one night and was very happy with the place. I ended up reaching there late at night and they called me in advance to let me know the code to get in to the lodge and where my key would be since they place doesn't have 24 hour room service. Although I think they should mention that... More

Berkenhoff Lodge is at 10 minute walk from the centre of Taupo. It’s comfortable, safe and the rooms are clean. The owners are friendly and helpful and you can easily book for many activities. Also on arrival they can pick you up from the centre of town. There's a really cute cat that lives there too, and a bird, giving... More