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Howard's Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Simple base for skiers with a shuttle to the slopes
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Howard's Lodge - Hostel

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Overview of Howard's Lodge - Hostel

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

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Map
43 Carroll St, National Park Village, 3989
  • Popular LocationBasekamp1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarton Sash and Door Cycling Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park10 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)78 min drive
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Room options

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Ensuite Family Room (5 people)

Ensuite Family Room (5 people)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Ensuite Family Room (3 people)

Ensuite Family Room (3 people)

Ensuite Family Room (3 people)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Ensuite Family Room (4 people)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ensuite Family Room (4 people)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

National Park Village

Howard's Lodge - Hostel is located in National Park Village. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 6 min walk
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive
  • Turoa Ski Area - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar - 11 min walk
  • Eivins Bistro Bar - 6 min walk
  • The Station Cafe and Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Basekamp - 1 min walk
  • Macrocarpa Cafe - 12 min walk

About this property

Howard's Lodge - Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Howard's Lodge - Hostel. With amenities such as a ski shuttle and ski storage, this hostel is a great place to hit the slopes. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Howard's Lodge - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Howard's Lodge
Howard's Lodge National Park Village
Howard's National Park Village
Howard's Lodge Hostel National Park Village
Howard's Lodge Hostel
Howard's Lodge - Hostel National Park Village
Howard's Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard's Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard's Lodge - Hostel?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard's Lodge - Hostel on 28 Apr 2024 start from NZ$99.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Howard's Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard's Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Howard's Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Howard's Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in National Park Village, this ski hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Howard's Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 117 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and comfortable accommodation. Well equiped communal kitchen. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights while doing Tongariro Crossing. Great location for the whole park. Shuttle bus from right outside. Good clean kitchen facilities. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the worst experience at this place. The room for starters had a terrible Wi-Fi quality as well as the TV with a poor digital signal. The kitchen was a nightmare! Very tiny, everything very old especially the fidges with insufficient space for everyone. The manager (or whatever he is) while appearing friendly and helpful, he actually tried to impose rules and intimidate guests. I paid a lot of money to spend two horrible nights in this horrible place that should never exist. Definitely don't reccomend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked this place as I assumed it would be social / backpacker vibe given its listing as a hostel and the large common areas but this was not the case - barely saw another person. The owner was quite rude when I arrived, didn’t look up from his computer and then when he did kind of just stared at me and pointed at the room key on the desk to take. Didn’t speak until I asked for food recommendations. The room was small and dated, lumpy bed and pillows. I saw a few stains on the bed sheet too. Walls are wafer thin and so you can hear conversations, phone alarms etc. The building I was in (opposite main building) felt more basic than the others and this was evident in the kitchen which was significantly less nice than the main kitchen in the reception building. Big lounge though with pool / snooker table and TV. Showers and toilets were fine. Knowing this is not a social place I would spend my money on somewhere nicer in the park (of which there are plenty).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Travelled with family
Typical ski lodge,it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Keren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, warm rooms, with a communal drying room, and a good range of kitchen equipment. We also enjoyed making use of the pool table, and the DVD collection.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
National Park Accom.
Hostel type stay. With tidy room and shared, clean kitchen, even tho it felt like a tight squeeze at peak cooking times. It was a busy kitchen but kept clean by guests it was quiet social. Didnt use tv room but looked tidy and comfortable. I would stay again. It was warm considering the cool drop in temp during the evening in that area. Parking was a bit tight. Could of had more soap, or shower wash supplied for bathroom. Bedding was comfortable. And room was tidy and clean when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023