The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers | Hostel in National Park

7.9 (646 Reviews) |   52 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  52 Guests
Tongariro National Park Hostel | The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers

52 Bedroom Hostel in Tongariro National Park, National Park

Located in National Park, 13 miles from Mount Ruapehu, The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms. Selected rooms come with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. You can play pool at the hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Taranaki Falls is 13 miles from The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers, while Whakapapa is 17 miles away. Taupo Airport is 62 miles from the property.

The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers is located in National Park.

This 52 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 646 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to National Park and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 52 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in National Park. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers in National Park is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Skiing
  • Badminton equipment
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Pool table
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not feature a reception desk, this property offers self-check-in only.guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.49
Location:
8.33
Staff:
7.68
Facilities:
8.04
Comfort:
7.79
Cleanliness:
8.05
Angelica
Feb 1, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Sweden
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Dining table, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor furniture

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Conditioner, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Dining table, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor furniture

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Economy Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Budget Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Economy Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 20 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 20 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Economy Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 20 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Budget Twin Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Economy Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Economy Twin Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Conditioner, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Standard Twin Room

Bathroom

Conditioner, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Family Room with Balcony
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Dining table, Toaster

Living Area

Desk, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor furniture

General

Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Carpeted, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Tongariro National Park hostel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Tongariro National Park hostel?

Check-in time for Tongariro National Park hostel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Tongariro National Park hostel have a swimming pool?

No, this Tongariro National Park hostel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Tongariro National Park hostel?

Best-rates for the Tongariro National Park hostel starts from $35 per night with includes Parking, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Skiing, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Child Friendly, EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Tongariro National Park hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Tongariro National Park hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Tongariro National Park hostel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Tongariro National Park hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Tongariro National Park hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Tongariro National Park hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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