Based by the Lake - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Taupō
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Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Housekeeping
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330
- Taupō Museum and Art GalleryPlace, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery3 min walk
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information CentrePlace, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre3 min walk
- Taupō Marina and Boat RampPlace, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp6 min walk
- Taupō Airport (TUO)Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)9 min drive
Room options
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Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
- Lake view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Basic Triple Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bunk Bed
About the area
Taupō
Heart of Taupō.A stay at this Taupō Central hostel places you steps from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
- Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min walk
- Cafe Baku - 3 min walk
- Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - 4 min walk
- Dixie Brown's Cafe - 3 min walk
- Indian Affair - 2 min walk
About this property
Based by the Lake - Hostel
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Taupō
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 Taupō 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 Taupō 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.
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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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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, a smoke detector, 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.
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.
National rating
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Property is also known as
Based by the Lake
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