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Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel

2-star property
73 Brownston Street, Wanaka, 0508 053 286
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3.8 out of 5
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"Location is great. Staff are friendly. King bed was comfortable. Lack of air con made room very stuffy and hot, a fan would have been useful. En-suite ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 26 Jan 2020

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Hotel Description

Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel puts you in the heart of Wanaka, within steps of Picture Lounge and Gallery Thirty Three. Highlights at this ski hostel include a restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge.

Free WiFi and LCD TVs are featured in all 49 rooms.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities and ski storage. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Wanaka hostel include Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.

Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$61* Per night/room 24 Jan. - 25 Jan.

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Ensuite

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel ratings based on 72 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel

Everyone (38) Couples (27) Students (2) Family (2)
1 out of 5
Property laundry facilities were down. Staff stood around talking before serving you. Property was very noisy overnight. Bedding had hair in the sheets before we used it.

Posted by on 24 Feb. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Feb. 2020 by Turner

Hi there, Thank you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are currently waiting for new laundry units to make it through customs in Australia, so our laundry facilities are being looked into. We do have housekeeper that are trained to inspect the beds but I will have a chat with our HK supervisor to make sure these checks are actually being done. Safe Travels!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Feb. 2020

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2 out of 5
Once in the twin room it was quite comfortable and clean, however the entrance area and steps and dark gloomy passageways were not.

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2020

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3 out of 5
Location is great. Staff are friendly. King bed was comfortable. Lack of air con made room very stuffy and hot, a fan would have been useful. En-suite bathroom was lovely and functional but needed a really good clean.

Posted by on 26 Jan. 2020

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Mar. 2019 by Manager

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for your note. Happy travels :)

3 out of 5
The property lacked ambience, and warmth, very cellular, almost prison- like, but comfortable.

Posted by , from Kapiti Coast on 25 Feb. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Feb. 2019 by base wanaka

Hi Linzee, Thank you for your feed back. We really appreciate it. We will definitely take your feedback seriously. Glad you found it comfortable. Happy travels :)

3 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Feb. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Apr. 2019 by Manager

Hi, Thank you for your stars! Happy Travels :)

2 out of 5
Noisy, expensive internet that worked intermittently.

Posted by on 17 Jan. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Mar. 2019 by Manager

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate that.It seems that you stayed in a night where we had a 'special' in the bar. It can be a bit noisy sometimes. But the earplugs normally prevent you from that.We will definitely take your feedback seriously about internet. Happy travels :)

2 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2019

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4 out of 5
A good hostel right in town, close to everything. Would recommend and will stay there again.

Posted by , from Invercargill, Aotearoa. on 23 Oct. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Oct. 2018 by Marvin

Hi there! Thank you so much for a your fantastic feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you choose to stay here again with us. Until then happy travels!

About the Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel

Location 73 Brownston Street, Wanaka, 9305

Property Features

This hostel's ski shuttle (surcharge) will get you to the slopes in no time. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hostel's bar or mingle with other revelers at the onsite nightclub. There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Wanaka hostel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Dining venue
  • Nightclub
  • Bar or lounge
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Airport: Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) (63 km / 39.1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and ski shuttle

Room Amenities

Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel offers 49 accommodations. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 12:30 AM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 3 AM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 3 AM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 accepts credit cards. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Caters to adults only
  • Staffed front desk
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Hotel Names

  • Base Backpackers Hostel Wanaka
  • Base Backpackers Wanaka
  • Base Wanaka
  • Base Wanaka Backpackers
  • Wanaka Base Backpackers
  • Base Backpackers Wanaka Hotel Wanaka
  • Base Backpackers Wanaka Hostel
  • Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel Wanaka
  • Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Base Backpackers Wanaka - Hostel.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.