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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a sauna, near Lake Taupō

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Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry

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Triple Bed Studio with Shared Bathroom

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Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Twin with Shared Bathroom

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Connecting rooms available
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Microwave
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Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Family Ensuite

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Connecting rooms available
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Private bathroom
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  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
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Microwave
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  • 9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quad Room Ensuite

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Connecting rooms available
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Private bathroom
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  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private 2 Bedroom Unit

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
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Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Bunk Shared Unit

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Connecting rooms available
Fridge
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Private bathroom
Microwave
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  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Budget Double with Shared Bathroom

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

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Twin Budget with Shared Bathroom

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Connecting rooms available
Fridge
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Microwave
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  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double with Shared Bathroom

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Ensuite

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Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Ensuite

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
76 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (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

Hostel near Lake Taupō
Laundry facilities, a children's club and a sauna are just a few of the amenities provided at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's club
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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

Property is 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

Is Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 166 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10

The reception per son nice .It was adequate for what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10

Small room, loud neighbours but was fine as we had nowhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10

dirty marks all over the walls. dust over everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10

The hotel is very delapidated and smells bad. The building should just be demolished. The staff were pleasant and tried to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10

Very dirty will not stay agen. Rubbish under the bed ,stinky smells in the room.horrible bathroom filthy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10

would be nice to have clean towels in the room plus the bathroom rubbish bin needed empty otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

2/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10

This stay was as expected. A family room. Small, clean, comfortable, quiet. Great views of the lake. Ok for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10

Small rooms but good for students and young travelers especially because its so cheap!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10

Friendly stuff and Nice rooms for a Nice price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

2/10

worst motel ive ever stayed in. dirty reception and bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017