Howard's Lodge - Hostel is located in National Park Village. While the natural beauty of Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Whakapapa Ski Area.
Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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/game room, and laundry facilities at Howard's Lodge - Hostel. With amenities like 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 like:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard's Lodge - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra 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 transportation
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 elevator
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
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?
Check-out 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 mi (20 km).
Howard's Lodge - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Stayed for 2 nights while doing Tongariro Crossing. Great location for the whole park. Shuttle bus from right outside. Good clean kitchen facilities. Thanks.
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.
Eduardo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2023/11/17
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).
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.