Finlay Jack's Backpackers

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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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Availability

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1 single bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really cool place, very chilled and lovely staff. Met some heart people there. Loved film night and the chill spaces. There are long term people staying there, but they’re all lovely and don’t make you feel awkward like some places.”
Claire
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable room. Fantastic location. Super easy late checkin.”
Aimee
Switzerland Switzerland
“Basic backpackers in a good location in Taupō. Privacy curtains on all the beds, nice and warm, huge kitchen, and very clean.”
Lotte
Germany Germany
“Big Kitchen. So much room in your own little sleeping pod with a curtain. Because everything can be stored in personal pods, the rooms are really tidy.”
Bruce
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location, nice view, clean, comfy and value for money.”
Doubledee
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room layout was awesome. The communication from office due to last minute booking was also fantastic”
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”

Property surroundings

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.
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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.