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

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Tongariro National Park hostel are as follows: Free cancellation 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.

The Crossing Lodge & Backpackers | Hostel in National Park

7.8 (465 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: Fireplace/Heating, Internet, Laundry, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 465 reviews with the average score of 7.8 . 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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Parking

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

Free parking

Parking

Private Parking

Electric vehicle charging station

Parking on site

Activities

Skiing

Badminton equipment

Hiking

Pool table

Cycling

Game room

Entertainment

Indoor play area

Board games/Puzzles

General

Smoke-free property

Heating

Non-smoking rooms

Wifi in all areas

Family rooms

Guest Services

Vending machine (drinks)

Private check-in/out

Express check-in/out

Vending machine (snacks)

Shared lounge/TV area

Laundry

24-hour front desk

Invoice provided

Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Internet

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Picnic area

Sun deck

Outdoor furniture

Terrace

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Smoke alarms

Fire extinguishers

CCTV in common areas

CCTV outside property

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

First aid kits available

Access to healthcare professionals

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Cashless payment available

Contactless check-in/out

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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

Aug 30, 2025 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 7

New Zealand

Reviewer Type: Family With Children

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: my daughther love the bunk bed it was comfy i like the digital door lock it feels safe

Negative: heater on room 17 not working properly

Summary: it was comfy and my family love it

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Family Room Room Type: Family Room Size: 30 m² 2 Twin bed(s) Bed 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Walk-in shower, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Toilet paper, Shower Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Kitchen Kitchenware, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dining table, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette Living Area Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Patio General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet 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 Walk-in shower, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower Media & Technology Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Kitchen Refrigerator Living Area Desk General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower Media & Technology Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Walk-in shower, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Toilet paper, Shower Media & Technology Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Kitchen Kitchenware, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dining table, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette Living Area Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Patio General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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 Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans 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	Bathroom Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Shared bathroom, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower General Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Heating, Trash cans 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 Walk-in shower, Toilet, Private bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Conditioner, Towels, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Shower Media & Technology Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Kitchen Kitchenware, Toaster, Electric kettle, Dining table, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette Living Area Dining area, Desk Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Patio General Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Key card access, Trash cans Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Socket near the bed

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