Finlay Jack's Backpackers

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.2

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Maoyan
China China
“We loved it, the location is great for shopping and eating, and it has a kitchen. The front desk was friendly and we needed to leave early the next morning, so it was easy to drop our keys into a key recovery box.”
Eiichiro
Japan Japan
“I liked pod! It’s the biggest pod I’ve ever stayed!!”
Widi
New Zealand New Zealand
“Always come back to this place whenever we are in Taupo! Amazing stay”
Reggie
Philippines Philippines
“Friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms. Excellent location”
David
China China
“It’s a very good hotel. This is my second time staying here.”
Qiang
China China
“Good location and friendly staff! And enough room in the pods so that you can put your stuff inside.”
Michelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“The other guests were friendly and the staff were nice the bed were very clean warm and comfortable”
Nevena
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“We only stayed for one night but the room was very big, there was plenty of parking, nearby supermarkets, and facilities to use. It was clean and the staff was nice.”
Willem
New Zealand New Zealand
“I loved everything about the hostel,people were very friendly including staff and all the guests. Very nice kitchen and common room for people to chill in and loved the dorms too. I will continue staying here every Taupo visit”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly reception staff. Excellent comfy spacious pod and a cabin size suitcase fits in the locker. Steps (instead of a ladder) makes it so easy to access the upper bed. Location ideal. Thank you”

Area info

Amenities of Finlay Jack's Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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