Lovely hostel, great atmosphere, more than helpful staff, go out of there way to help you. Lots to do in Taupo, the hostel booked and organised all our trips. Kitchen is very big, but got very busy between 6-8pm. Loved the free sauna and sky tv. Rooms, clean and comfortable, strongly recommend you pay extra $2 and get en-suite bathroom.... More

Only stayed one night but could have stayed more. Stayed in a twin room. Beds in room were more like those in a hotel than a backpackers accomodation. Kitchen was well equipped and one of the larger ones we have seen in backpackers accomodations. Laid-back atmosphere. Large communal dining and lounge areas. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was... More

Good location, was quite at night great for good sleep only problem very dirty and old. If it had a refurb it would make such a difference. The blankets and pillows were unpleasant and there was a smell to the room.

This place is good, has good size fridges. But it does need to update the kitchen wear. It's all a bit broken. There aren't enough bowls so in the morning everyone is fighting for them. They have really good wifi. one of the best we had. the guys on reception are really nice and helpful. The rooms are nice, but... More

Rainbow lodge was the dirtiest place we've ever stayed in. We had a twin room. The walls were sticky, my sheets had a crusty patch on them (which I didn't discover til 5am!) the glass lightshade was broken with the bits of broken glass put back in the remaining bit of shade, both the sinks in the ladies toilets had... More

Had a great experience staying here right from the moment we checked in. The owner, Ross, was extremely friendly and helpful in recommending where to eat and what to do around Taupo. We hired two mountain bikes from here for a very reasonable price to take the mountain bike track to Huka Falls which was fantastic (but tiring!). We had... More

The back packers is excellent value for money, The staff and owner are all very helpful and easy going, relaxed people. Always ready to point you in the direction your looking to go or suggest something for you to do. The kitchen is big with good facilities, Big seating area with a smoking area, Laundrette, T.V room with VHS/DVD and... More

Only stayed at the Rainbow lodge for two nights, and I was sad to leave! We were welcomed so warmly, shown around the hostel and to our room, and any little query we had the staff did their best to help as far as they could! (thanks matt and simon!!) Stayed in a 3bed dorm. The room was clean, and... More

perfect location for town supermarket and lake front. in a 4 bed dorm which only had 1 bunk bed and 2 single beds plus ensuite. the room was clean and tidy in a seperate building to the communual areas of the hostel. kitchen was well equipped! good price.