Welcome to Bradshaw’s Travel Lodge – your cosy budget hostel at Lake Taupo!
Welcome to Bradshaw’s Travel Lodge!
THE unique accommodation in Taupo! It’s 60′s style, it’s quaint, it’s quirky and it feels like home away from home.
An affordable accommodation for families and backpacker’s! It’s more social than a motel yet streets apart from your average backpackers! We know you’ll love your stay with us!
- 10 minutes walk from Taupo town centre and 5 minutes walk from the lakefront
- Fantastic views of the Lake and volcanoes to the south
- Complimentary breakfast! (cereals, tea, fresh coffee and milk)
- Many separate social areas for relaxing, watching TV, eating and generally chilling out
- BBQ deck with great views of the Lake
- SKY TV with the Rugby Channel!
- Zenbu Wireless Internet!
- Ideal for groups (family reunions, weekend get-aways, sport groups, school groups, team building weekends) as it can accommodate 23+ people
We can book all of your activities from here! To name a few: skydiving, jetboating, water skiing, Tongariro Crossing, sailing to the Maori Carvings, etc. – have a look on our activities-page!
We will also help you to get the most out of your stay in Taupo by showing you beautiful walks around the town, the Lake, to the famous Huka Falls, visits to the free hot pools, golfing etc.
Special rates available – please contact us for details!!
SUMMER IS COMING SOON AND WITH IT ARE SOME GREAT CHANCES FOR AMAZING WEEKENDS AND GET-AWAYS!
GET THE WHOLE LODGE FOR JUST $900 A NIGHT DURING RWC!! EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
Therefore you will have the whole lodge just for yourself with no other guests disturbing you. Please no hen or stag do’s!
The sunny BBQ deck with great Lake views is perfect for social BBQ nights with friends and family or your school-,work- or sport mates! Our two fireplaces will keep you comfy and warm in the cold days and nights and make a fantastic warm place to sit together and chat the world away with a hot cuppa tea or coffee!!
Bradshaw’s Travel Lodge makes your get-away weekend, family reunion, birthday party, school- or sport event, groups or team building weekends just perfect!
Here are just a few of our guests comments:
“One of the best hostels I’ve stayed in NZ. Thank you for a lovely stay.” Claudia, Germany
“A little cozy nice place and the owners are very friendly” Aya and Shmuel, Israel
“So far definitly the best place in NZ we have stayed: welcoming, cosy, clean, great views, quite and and and
Thanks for everything!” Irene and Hedda, Germany
“Great Location, had everything we needed. I would happily rent from these people again. Quick to respond to questions. Awesome!!!” Alosio, New Zealand
“Well organised – great contact – no question went unanswered! Would highly recommend this awesome place – our netball team loved it and we have been coming to Taupo for a tournament for years. Will definitely be back!” Debbie, New Zealand
“We had a great stay and plenty of room for everyone. Managers were excellent to deal with.” Andrea and William, UK
“In spite of short notice we were provided with even more than we expected! It was a pleasure to deal with.” Vladi
“Thank you so much for having us all stay at your lodge. It was just like a home away from home, and your manager was so lovely and helpful. It made the wedding go so well with us all being able to be together and with looking after all the children. Thank you again.” Beth, New Zealand

