Editor Pick
Action Downunder YHA
- March 1, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
NomadCamilla from Newcastle, United Kingdom
This is a really friendly hostel, and a great place for meeting people. Although, perhaps I'm slightly biased, having met my current boyfriend there. But from the moment I turned up, exhausted, soggy (it was raining), and cold-ridden (it was winter), I was made to feel welcome. From the free tea/coffee and cookie at check-in, to the extensive video library for cold nights in, this hostel always made me feel at home. The staff couldn't do enough for us, always up for a game of table tennis, and opening the reception when I'd lent them my last $20 as a video deposit (you get it back when you take the video back).
Frequented by the Magic Bus, there is a quick turnover of guests here, and by the time I left I already felt like a regular after 4 days.
There are two TV lounges, both with heaters (necessary in winter!), one with a video/DVD player. They're both really comfortable, and there are board games, like Jenga, in the smaller one. There's also a pool table and internet access, as well as loads of information on what to do in Taupo. Also, speak to the staff, they are a goldmine of information! They will also organise your activities, and arrange pickup from the hostel.
There are two unisex bathrooms, and the dorms are comfortable, heated and typically sleep 4 people, although private rooms are available. Sheets and duvets are included too. They charge $22 per night in the dorms, and $25 per person in the rooms.
All in all, this was a great hostel. Having never stayed in a YHA before, I would definitely recommended them.
Also, check out the free lollies at reception!! Yummy!!
From journal Falling for Taupo