we've ( 3 women ) stayed at the blackcurrant in a 6 shared mixed dorm and were highly delighted cz the staff is really kind, helpful and a bit crazy ;-)-in a positive way. the rooms are spacious, clean, no bunkbeds and we had our own ensuite bathroom :-) the shared kitchen upstairs is huge with a nice terrace and... More

Hi, stayed here for a couple of nights recently to meet up with a friend from the UK. this is in a good location in Taupo, close to everything but not right in the middle of all the noise so just right, had a lovely quiet sleep. Right next to a Pak n Save, about 10 min walk to Huka... More

Great, spacious rooms, nice surroundings. Not very clean, but acceptable as long as you do not look too closely. Kitchen and veranda nice and well equipped, but too small. This is mainly why it looks really messy after dinner and breakfast. Reception staff very friendly. Unfortunate that the walls are like paper, if someone is snoozing two rooms backwards you... More

I stayed for one week in Taupo, as I had time and the weather was good. Blackcurrent backpacker was recommanded to me by a friend so I decided to trust him and try. It is a nice and charming little place, the staff were very nice too (especially the crazy guy at the reception - sorry, forgot the name). The... More

I choose this place based on the good reviews I read on this site, they turned out to be right on the money. When I showed up Henry (super nice and funny guy) explained everything to me and let me choose between a cheaper room with a bunkbed or for a couple bucks more a non-bunked bed. I chose the... More

We visited Taupo and stayed a night at Blackcurrant during the beginning of RWC 2011. It was a spacious ensuite with clean bathroom. The kitchen was great with all the utensils required and the staff were friendly! It is child-friendly as well. The location is very convenient there is a Pak n'Save just across it. The only downside is the... More

We stayed in a private ensuite room, which was enormous. Lovely bathroom and the fridge was a nice touch. The garden and kitchen were great too and it's very conveniently located for town. Nicer than many motels we stayed in for twice the price! The staff were incredibly friendly, beyond helpful and really couldn't do enough. Unfortunately we had a... More

We stayed one night in Taupo during the RWC2011. We stayed as a couple at Blackcurrant backpackers and we were really glad with our stay. We had a private room with ensuite bathroom. The room had 2 queen beds. Everything was clean, including the bathroom! The only things that could be improved is the TV. The room had the oldest... More

Fantastic hostel, friendly people, great staff, great facilities (especially the kitchen) and a great location. Would thoroughly recommend if you want a quiet peaceful place to stay