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Base Taupo - Hostel

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with nightclub and fitness centre

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Sun deck
Exterior
Point of interest
Point of interest
Interior detail

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

About the area

Taupō

Base Taupo - Hostel puts you in the centre of Taupō, 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Lake Taupō and 3.1 km (2 mi) from A.C. Baths. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a nightclub and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Element Cafe and Bar, is open for dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a gym, a free manager's reception and Wi-Fi in public areas. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of free airport drop-off service. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Taupō Central hotel include Taupō Hot Springs and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa.

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

Base Taupo - Hostel

Adults-only hotel with nightclub and fitness centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A nightclub, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at Base Taupo - Hostel. A free shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Taupō hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Base Taupo - Hostel offers 42 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour free airport drop-off shuttle on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Element Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.19 per cent for credit card payments
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.19 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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.
    Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Taupo
Base Hostel Taupo
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Base Taupo Backpacker
Base Taupo Hostel
Base Taupo Hostel Backpacker
Taupo Backpacker
Taupo Base
Taupo Base Hostel
Base Taupo Hostel / Backpacker
Base Taupo Hostel
Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel
Base Taupo - Hostel Taupo
Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Base Taupo - Hostel?

Yep, Base Taupo - Hostel has a free self car park.

Is Base Taupo - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Base Taupo - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Base Taupo - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Base Taupo - Hostel?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Base Taupo - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Base Taupo - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Base Taupo - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Base Taupo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 165 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

MJ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok but not great or restful

The rooms are up narrow stairs. I got sick of walking up and down the stairs. The kitchen needs renovating. Maybe some pot plants and some new flooring would make this area more inviting and less tired and dirty looking. The room was clean and had a good ensuite and a TV. This was good. But with the window open, the room door rattled all night. It is right in the middle of the town and above a bar. So there is quite a bit of traffic and bar noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hostel is avove the street with all the pubs and bars so there was music pumping and people shouting outside the room untill 3.30am. And it was loud!! If you're planning on going to bed before that then it's not ideal but if you're planning on going out it's a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Galina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taupo lake experience

It was too nosy because of music from nearby restaurants Plato loud till midnight. We stayed on a 3rd level without lift, so it was not comfortable. Another unexpected thing was a bunk bed in a tiny room. However we loved this small city with great Lakeside
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smooth check in

Eventhough I arrived late, check in was so easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selina, AUCKLAND

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was working & he was welcoming, friendly, helpful & informative making check in quick & easy. The room & ensuite was nice & spacious, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Taupo. Something for everybody.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Mel

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not comfy but great location

Uncomfortable bed, small room, dirty duvet. Good facilities in kitchen and the building was quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The little private room with bath was perfect for our needs and you cant beat the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
loud music playing till 3:00 AM was Ridiculous. will never stay there again. Guy on the front desk was awesome .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just avoid, not worth it.

The bed was held up by three blocks of wood. My wife was asleep on the bed when I hopped off it, shifting the dodgy wooden block construction under the bed. My wife dropped in a sag in the middle where the dodgy wooden blocks were. The shower leaked requiring me to collect 3 new towels to block the water flowing from it. The rooms are situated above a nightclub and the walls are paper thin, this will keep you up till 0300. The staff were vapid. Rubbish from previous occupants was still under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location for accessing everything you need in Taupo, really friendly staff however, the bar below was very noisy on a Saturday night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Staff were friendly and nice and en suit in a hostel was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent, cheap place to stay

Great value. Close to the i-site and buses. Relatively clean and has a large, clean kitchen. Also a nice outdoor seating area with a nice view. A bit noisy because of the bar/club downstairs/next door, but they give you free earplugs if you ask!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

cutters, Auckland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel. nice staff. Built next to and over a Bar that has live music on the weekends. sounds like the band are in the room next door. on a plus note they do supply ear plugs in the rooms ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and tidy backpackers, in Taupo CBD

Next door to a pub, discounts for guests at pub. Walking distance to the Lake and handy CBD location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good central location. Noisy Saturday partying.

Dried vomit on carpet. Bed bugs...good shower bed comfortable..good veiw of lake...noisy cafe staff under window late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Lin, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location and pleasant stay

There are many eating places around the hostel. Taupo Lake is right at the back.Supermarket is within 10mins walk. Huka Falls is also not too far,about 6km away with a bus depart from I-site. 4beds dorm room is clean with attached toilet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Right in the centre - staff to help you with everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

kim, auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An overnight stay on a long distance journey

We stayed here for one night as we needed an overnight for a break from driving as it was a last minute trip down the island and it was a last minute booking online. Beds were great, would be one of the best comfort wise I’ve slept in at a motel/hotel. I have a bad back so bed comfort is really important to me. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No lift to 3rd floor which 3 weeks after knee surgery wasn’t ideal, but I survived. Room was noisy due to location, centre of town/night life and a noisy air conditioning unit outside our window. Only parking was street parking available in the town. Overall I wouldn’t stay here again, however I would recommend for travellers/backpackers/party people who want to be in town enjoying the night life and if I was 20 years younger I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very noisy part of Taupo

Facility could use a good cleaning. So glad there was a fan in the room. I closed all windows but still there was a lot of noise from nearby bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marc, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad to good

Was in a room with a drug guy who reaked of it constantly. Bad scene. Complained to the hotel staff and they moved me no problem;) After that had a Great stay. Room was comfy and had a great night sleep ;)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yuti, Bali-Indonesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel,very nice view and friendly staff

Excellence for the hotel and place,I am sure will be back again ,Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017