I stayed here for 5 nights and my time here was aaaawesome! :) I met really cool people here and had a really good time. Either if you want to go out for party or relax, you should really stay here in this hostel. I did a skydive and a bungy and the staff organized everything for me. The beds... More

I really enjoyed my stay at Berkenhoff Lodge. The owner was super friendly and helpful with whatever I needed to know. I got a free pick-up from the bus, which was great, had a cheap burger and beer in the bar and a swim in the pool...There's a big kitchen, good selection of DVDs and really nice atmosphere....The hostel is... More

This was probably the worst accomodation during our Nea Zealand trip. The manaer/ owner was extremely intrusive and arrogant - almost assuming and treating you as criminal in the first place. No room cleaning and we had to do that on our own. No good value for money. It's a bit remote. I would recommend to go there even if... More

I don’t like writing negative reviews of places but I’ll make an exception for this place. I ended up staying here because they offer a free pick up and I understand why because it’s too far away from downtown and nobody should go here. I was asking the receptionist what is there to do in the area and her answer... More

Big kitchen and dining room, Internet and wifi, in-house bar, very friendly staff. It's a lovely place for everyone, with pool and spa, DVDs, tv, pool tables... Location is great, quiet but close to main places in Taupo, bungy and hot springs, 10mins walk to town centre (free pick-up and drop-off when arriving or leaving). Prices are great!! Have been... More

This hostel is bit of a walk to the centre, if you want prime location go for base. but this is a nice cosy little hostel, perks having the bar & the pool tables are cool. we went on a really busy weekend but hostel still seemed a bit quiet. Would have been good if hostel had some more events... More

For the last dozen or so years our college has stayed in backpackers/caravan parks all over North Island of NZ, NSW, Victoria and South Australia with 15-25 travellers. Berkenhoff is by far the best. It is the only one that we have been to every year. The kitchen/dining room/bar facilities are sensational with heaps of room to cook and feed... More

Stayed one night here and had a very good experience. They allowed a late check-in (about 1AM) which many hostels across NZ will not do. Got to my room and it was very clean with a private bathroom for a shared dorm of 6. Bathroom was clean, also. In the morning, i was driven to the town center. The only... More

I would definetly recommend Berkenhoff Lodge. A staff member picked me up at the bus terminal, which was a huge help. The dining room is decorated with positive comments written by previous guests. The common tv room and dining room are good places to meet other travelers.