I felt this was a bit far from the intercity bus stop with my very big suitcase. But if you don't have the suitcase, it will be fine👍

The best thing was I had my own space with the light and the content plug! It made me so relaxed!! The kitchen and the bathroom were also clean.

Stayed in February 2024

Location walkable to bars and restaurants and the lake, excellent kitchen with lots of room

Stayed in February 2024

Bedroom could do with a mirror and a shelf - somewhere to put a glass of water for instance that isn’t on the floor. Bathroom could do with a peg for a towel.

Location good. Nice and quiet. Chilled vibes.

Stayed in February 2024

Super comfy beds with a lot of privacy, clean common areas and well equipped kitchen, very friendly staff, close to everything around town (supermarket right down the street)

Stayed in February 2024

People shouting in the bathrooms at night. Not the hostels fault, just people being selfish.

Lovely hostel very close to town. Good clean kitchen with lots of space. It does get busy but the cleanliness was maintained. The shared bathrooms back onto the rooms so you don't have to go outside to access.

Stayed in January 2024

You get what you pay for, it's by no means a luxury stay so I can't give it a bad review based on that! Does the job

Good location near a Pak and Save, easy walk into town and not far out to Huka falls. Very relaxed hostel and good kitchen/shower facilities. The rooms were fine, pods a little hard to get into if you're top bunk and quite hot! But nice and private personal area at least. Enjoyed the hammocks outside.

Stayed in February 2024

Friendly staff and people staying there

Stayed in February 2024

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Comfy room, great clean facilities, chill vibe but also social

Stayed in December 2023

The cleaning could be better

The pods are very nice. Small lockers to put your food, big kitchen.

Stayed in February 2024

Pods were fantastic!

Stayed in January 2024

Wouldn’t change anything about my stay :)

Loved my stay here - comfy beds/pods, large kitchen and outdoor chill out area with hammocks. The staff provide you with information on things to do to suit all budgets.…and can’t forget the hostel dog, Biggie!! Would recommend this hostel to anyone!

Stayed in February 2024

Maybe some more fridge space.

Good location between the lake and the parks where local tracks are. Really friendly staff ~ Sara and Finn were both great and well stocked kitchen with spices etc. Pod style beds were great with light, socket and blind. Outdoor space was lovely with hammocks. You can book the Tongariro shuttle with them direct!

Stayed in February 2024

Beds were too soft. Two of us ended up sleeping on the floor.

Good value for money

Stayed in February 2024

We had a private room, but the people outside were a bit noisy and stayed up late. Just bring earplugs and you'll be fine, but that goes for most places.

Comfortable and great location, very walkable to everything and free parking. Comfy hammocks to relax in.

Stayed in February 2024

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I loved the little pod! It’s like being enveloped in a cosy nest with all your belongings at hand & providing a feeling of privacy. Plenty of toilets & showers, kitchen & lounge area clean. Also pleasant outdoor space to enjoy the sun.

Stayed in February 2024

Tiny private room with shared bathroom. Big shared facilities for cooking. Good location.

Stayed in January 2024

More space in fridges would have made things easier and laundry was a bit tired but all functional.

Great courtyard set-up which felt safe with a relaxed vibe.Everything seemed to work and staff were very helpful. Grateful for a discount with my Scottish Youth Hostel card.

Stayed in January 2024

The pods / bunk beds with all sorts of options like a lamp, charger, shutter

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing,everything was good!

I loved the pod and the way how people can make it private if they want to,I loved everything pretty much about my stay!

Stayed in January 2024

I like the fact that Finlay Jack's was nearer to Taupo Apitheatre where I came up for the concert which was very handy indeed .I also liked the facilities and the staff were really friendly and on to it with whatever I needed. Meeting other people and travellers were great too.

Stayed in January 2024

Location and facilities excellent

Stayed in January 2024

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in December 2023

Spacious patio to hang out, hammocks, very cozy and cute, large kitchen, large sleeping pods with curtains and plenty of space for your luggage

Stayed in January 2024

Only downside is having to walk outside to get to the shared bathrooms if staying in a dorm, not the funnest dash in the dark/rain, but a minor downside.

Everything! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms were fantastic! The concept of pods was amazing, it gives you an extra level of privacy other hostels can't offer! There was lots of social spaces (including hammocks, very cool!), the kitchen is very well equipped, and there is even a 'free food' section, as well as free spices, tea, coffee, sugar, etc. the WiFi worked really well also! I personally really appreciated the women only section of the bathroom! The location is great, 15 minute walk to the lake and town centre, 2 minute walk to the nearest supermarket, also walkable to the Huka falls which I recommend! Plenty of car parking spaces. And to top it all off, there is a hostel dog - Biggie! 🐕

Stayed in January 2024

Staff could more proactively give information about the town, activities, etc.

Great privacy due to the capsules you sleep in, very comfy and quiet, en Suite private bathroom is another plus! Nice indoor and outdoor common area with kitchen and library, great place to meet new people! Great location, short walk to huka falls as well as the lake.

Stayed in January 2024