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Based by the Lake - Hostel

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Exterior
Interior
Restaurant
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 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

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

About the area

Taupō

Based by the Lake - Hostel places you in the centre of Taupō, steps from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .In proximity to this Taupō Central hostel you'll find Lake Taupō.
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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

Lakefront hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge 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 a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Based by the Lake - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

No, Based by the Lake - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.