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About this property

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 boating, white water rafting, mountain biking and sailing on the Great Lake with the hostel's yacht 'Fearless'. If relaxing is more your style, you can treat yourself to a thermal hot water spa or experience a taste of Maori culture. Taupo is bustling with tourists and locals alike, allowing you to discover a real sense of New Zealand.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cynthia
    Australia Australia
    Affordable prices and extremely clean. The kitchen is also well equipped and always clean.
  • Mitchell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    bed was very comfortable, facilities were clean and got lucky and didn’t have anyone in the bunk above me
  • Ananthi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room and great facilities, a huge kitchen and lovely bathrooms and showers. And the room was decorated just enough so that it didn't feel like any other sparse hostel. There was also a lovely buzz of community. I wish we had stayed longer...
  • 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!!
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Oh well done past me! The night before coming here, I had stayed in a hostel with a roommate who snored like she had been rehearsing for it. I was sooooo glad to arrive at Finlay Jack's and realise I had paid extra for a single room! It was...
  • Yi
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I liked the price of the room. The room was also very tidy. The location was convenient and the staffs are very helpful.
  • Tia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy check in, friendly and helpful staff ams clean facilities.
  • Mathilde
    Belgium Belgium
    I received a warm welcome from the reception. Hostel has a great layout. I was in a 6 persons dorm. The bed/pod was comfy and gave me good privacy. The room had its own shower and toilet which was also great.
  • 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.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests 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.