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Based by the Lake - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Taupo

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Restaurant
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Interior
Basic Triple Room | Bathroom | Shower
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Marina and Boat Ramp6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs6 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)12 min drive

Room options

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Taupo

Heart of Taupo.You'll be steps from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and a 5-minute walk from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Master of India - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plateau - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Based by the Lake - Hostel

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Taupo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Based by the Lake - Hostel also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupo hostel.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Based by the Lake - Hostel offers 34 accommodations. This Taupo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Skydiving

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 5:00 AM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Based by the Lake
Based By The Lake Hostel Taupo
Based by the Lake - Hostel Taupo
Based by the Lake - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Based by the Lake - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Based by the Lake - Hostel to the airport?

Based by the Lake - Hostel is 4.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

As of Jun 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Based by the Lake - Hostel on Jun 21, 2024 start from $60.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Based by the Lake - Hostel.

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Based by the Lake - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel have a pool?

Based by the Lake - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Based by the Lake - Hostel to downtown Taupo?

Based by the Lake - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Taupo.

Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 106 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, easy parking and good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a couple of things that we didn’t enjoy about staying here, and that was the loud music and noise coming from the nightclub over the road, and the squeaky floor boards upstairs, when people walked up & down the corridor during the night, apart from that, everything else was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very basic but all that we needed. We had an amazing view of lake and everything right at our doorstep. Only drawbacks were that there was no fridge in the room, the plumbing from the room next door was very noisy and there is no lift (we were on the third floor). All in all it was good value for money and suited our budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was pretty much ok. I had a private room and it was like a hotel room. The kitchen was a little bit run down but ok. Unfortunately was my room close to the main AC or something very noisy during the whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chesson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from pub below until after midnight. Then street cleaning noises in early morning meant we didn't get a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karl

The booking was cancelled by the hostel. They advised the room booked was not available and the reception is not staffed after 10 pm despite it being listed as staffed from 8am- 5am
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Good place to stay in an excellent location. Ear plugs are included in room and were needed due to street party noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awesome location
Awesome location with everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024