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Based by the Lake - Hostel

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in Taupō with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Nestled by the lake, Based by the Lake - Hostel offers a warm and lively atmosphere with laundry facilities, a bar, and restaurant. Take advantage of in-room WiFi to plan your next adventure like hiking or skydiving nearby. With helpful staff on hand and amenities such as billiards/pool table plus luggage storage you're sure to feel right at home.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Hiking/biking trails

Feel at home (4)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

Room options

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330

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
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Based by the Lake - Hostel

Based by the Lake - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Skydiving
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Based by the Lake - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Based by the Lake - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Based by the Lake - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as skydiving and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Based by the Lake - Hostel like?

Based by the Lake - Hostel is in Taupō Central, a short 8-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 5 minutes' walk from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

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