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Rainbow Lodge - Hostel
This is a self assigned rating by the service provider or obtained through Expedia.
Rainbow Lodge - Hostel
This is a self assigned rating by the service provider or obtained through Expedia.
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Free self parking
Laundry facilities
Barbecue grill(s)
Wheelchair accessible – no
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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Double Room, Ensuite
Double Room, Ensuite
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 2 Bed)
Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 2 Bed)
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Twin Room, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 2 Bed)
Twin Room, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 2 Bed)
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 9 Bed)
Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 9 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 6 Bed)
Standard Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 6 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 6 Bed)
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 6 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 5 Bed)
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 5 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Female Ensuite Dorm 4 Bed)
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Female Ensuite Dorm 4 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 4 Bed)
Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Ensuite Dorm 4 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 3 Bed)
Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Standard Dorm Room 3 Bed)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3A Standard 6 Bed Dorm)
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (3A Standard 6 Bed Dorm)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
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Getting there
Check-in time
From 12:00
Check-out time
Until 10:00
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Taupo Bungy - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Lake Taupo - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Golf Club Taupo - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Taupo Hot Springs - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Three Mile Bay - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Huka Falls - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Craters of the Moon - 6 km / 3.8 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Four Mile Bay - 6.8 km / 4.3 mi
Five Mile Bay - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
The preferred airport for Rainbow Lodge - Hostel is Taupo (TUO) - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Free self parking
Laundry facilities
Barbecue grill(s)
Wheelchair accessible – no
- 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).
Important information
You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem points. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
^ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 3 Qantas Points per A$1 spent unless otherwise specified, for hotel stays booked through qantas.com/hotels, except Classic Hotel Rewards and Airbnb bookings. Points Club members will earn 25% more Qantas Points, and Points Club Plus members will earn 50% more Qantas Points. Qantas Points will be credited to your account at least 8 weeks after check-out. Qantas Points can be earned on cash only purchases and the cash component of Points Plus Pay purchases on eligible bookings and will not be earned on cancelled or refunded bookings. Qantas Points may be earned by the member in whose name the booking is made. Members will not be able to earn points on additional charges paid to the accommodation provider for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Deposit Pay is available on selected properties that offer a free cancellation window that is 21 days or more in the future from the date of booking. Visit our FAQ page for more.
* Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Qantas Points when booking hotel accommodation through qantas.com/hotels or holiday packages through qantas.com/holidays, using Points Plus Pay. Members cannot redeem points for additional charges paid to the hotel for extras (including cots, breakfasts and other incidentals) on check-in or check-out (as applicable). Points Plus Pay allows you to choose the number of Qantas Points you redeem above the specified minimum level of 5,000 and pay for the remainder of the booking value with an Accepted Payment Card (including VISA, MasterCard or American Express). Points Plus Pay is not available for Classic Hotel Rewards. View full terms and conditions here
++ Qantas Frequent Flyer members will be awarded up to 2,000 bonus Qantas Points when they make a booking with Airbnb between 16 June 2025 to 25 June 2025 via qantas.com/airbnb for travel and check-out on or before 24 June 2026. Limit of 3 bookings during the campaign period. First time Airbnb bookings earn 500 bonus points and an additional 1,500 bonus Qantas Points for bookings over AU$150. Returning members earn 2,000 bonus Qantas Points for bookings over AU$150. Members will also earn 1 Qantas Point per AUD $1 value or equivalent in foreign currency on Airbnb bookings made through qantas.com/airbnb. Points awarded will be based on the currency spent and the equivalent in Australian dollars and may fluctuate due to currency exchange rates. Qantas Points will not be earned on cancelled, refunded or amended bookings. The offer does not apply to bookings made with vouchers. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. For first time bookings, the bonus Qantas Points will be applied in two transactions: (1) 500 Qantas Points awarded within 24 hours; and (2) 1,500 Qantas Points awarded within 8 weeks after check-out. For returning members, Qantas Points will be credited within 8 weeks after check-out.
~ Saving is off the hotel's generally available rate for the same property, room type, days, inclusions and conditions.
^* A minimum 20% deposit, payable using a payment card or using Qantas Points, is required to secure your booking. Deposit payment terms will only be permitted for bookings with a free cancellation option, within Australia. Final payment of the balance owing is payable 7 days prior to the end of the free cancellation window for the booking, and will be automatically charged to the card details provided at the time of booking. Where payment of the balance is not made within the required timeframe, or the payment card provided is declined, the booking will be cancelled, and the deposit will be refunded in full. To amend a Deposit Pay booking, the original booking will need to be cancelled before the end of the free cancellation window to be eligible for a refund of your deposit and a new booking will need to be placed. No changes can be made to a Deposit Pay booking until full payment is received. Deposit Pay is available at the discretion of Qantas, and may be removed or revoked at any time. Payment of a deposit indicates acceptance of these conditions.
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