We got a beautiful room, ensuite, really more like a hotel than a backpackers, complete with fridge and kettle. The staff is super-friendly, both Martin and Beth were always there with a smile. The dining room/lounge is comfy. My only complaint is that the kitchen gets very very busy in the evening and it takes manuevering to cook and manage... More

I had Christmas break for two weeks. I only planned three days in taupo. As a result, I spent 11days there, including new year. It's justified to be No,1 on BBH website in taupo. I just couldn't leave there, literally, I extended my staying every next morning. No bunk beds there. Beds are comfortable. Free coffee and cheap Internet provided.... More

I stayed at Blackcurrent for three nights during January, and had a great time! I stayed in a 4 bed share, which was clean and spacious. The kitchen was also big and clean, and so was the lounge (with a big tv and DVD player, with movies you can borrow at the reception), toilets and showers. The best thing about... More

blackcurrant is overall a lovely backpackers but without oropax or at least 2.5 per mille, you wont be able to catch much sleep in the lower floor rooms. literally, you hear every step, flush, coffing from all the neighbor rooms... and many people start to move around 5.30 to vet on their trips... however there are some pluses + good... More

We enjoyed our weekend at the Blackcurrant - a very warm welcome and help when I mislaid my husband (and room key)! Our room was very comfortable and the bathroom was very good. The kitchen was well equipped and overall pretty clean. I would definitely stay here again when we are next in the area.

Lovely owners, clean and tidy. Cheap to stay there. So close to the city and Pak n Sav. Great for a group to stay there as the courtyard is a great place to hang out and have a bbq in the sun. Facilities are so clean, and teh kitchen is a great space for socialising

This place is worth every dollar - spacious rooms, very clean throughout, kitchen is light and airy and has everything you will need, great staff and good location. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Taupo.

We enjoyed our one night stay at this friendly, homely hostel. It's a converted motel and therefore I think the rooms are pretty spacious - our double en suite had an extra bed and lots of floorspace. The staff are very friendly, chatty and helpful and the washing machine ($2) and wifi ($4 for 24hrs) are both good value. Location... More

I stayed for two nights and had a nice time. Staff were chirpy and ready to offer their help or expertise. I chose the 7-bed dorm room and it wasn't overly crowded, but I did find myself having to use the other communal bathroom most of the time. Beds were comfortable and the rooms and general surrounds very clean. In... More