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: EV Charge Station, Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, 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.

Show more

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
See All Reviews

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
Check Hostel Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD35
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 111 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Tongariro National Park
National Park Central - National Park Holiday Home From US $98
         

Tongariro Crossing Lodge From US $169
         

|
9.6 (188 Reviews)
Bed & Breakfast
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa From US $40
         

9.2 (148 Reviews)
Ski Chalet
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
Ariki Lodge From US $169
         

|
8.4 (7 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Balcony/Terrace
Hukapapa Accommodation Teina From US $86
         

9.0 (57 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value From US $126
         

9.4 (99 Reviews)
House
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
Tui Glen From US $53
         

9.0 (6 Reviews)
Cabin
  • Parking
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Internet
Taylor Lodge Adventure Base - Erua Holiday Home From US $509
         

10.0 (1 Review)
House
  • TV
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
Cozy Cottage w/Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly. From US $247
         

9.4 (150 Reviews)
House
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Balcony/Terrace
Cozy chalet with access to all year adventures From US $122