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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
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Interior
Basic Triple Room | Bathroom | Shower
Reviews
7.6

Good

The price is ￥9,435
Price available on 2024/7/4

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
3330, North Island, Taupo, 7 Tuwharetoa Street
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Marina and Boat Ramp6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs6 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)12 min drive
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Room options

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Taupo

Located in Taupo, Based by the Lake - Hostel is in the city center and on a lake. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupo and Waikato River. A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, horse riding, and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Master of India - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plateau - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Based by the Lake - Hostel

Hostel by the lake
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant at Based by the Lake - Hostel. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and skydiving at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and ATM/banking services
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Based by the Lake - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, toasters, and stovetops
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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.
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 and a first aid kit

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

Is Based by the Lake - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

As of Jun 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Based by the Lake - Hostel on Jul 4, 2024 start from ￥9,435, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Based by the Lake - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Based by the Lake - Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Taupo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Lake Taupo. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 10 minutes.

Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 106 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 106 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Traveled with partner
The windows in our room were left open and the ceiling was covered in sandflies because of this. The room smelled quite bad, and there were no forks or spoons available to use in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, easy parking and good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a couple of things that we didn’t enjoy about staying here, and that was the loud music and noise coming from the nightclub over the road, and the squeaky floor boards upstairs, when people walked up & down the corridor during the night, apart from that, everything else was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good , but loud til 2 am on friday saturday
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very basic but all that we needed. We had an amazing view of lake and everything right at our doorstep. Only drawbacks were that there was no fridge in the room, the plumbing from the room next door was very noisy and there is no lift (we were on the third floor). All in all it was good value for money and suited our budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was pretty much ok. I had a private room and it was like a hotel room. The kitchen was a little bit run down but ok. Unfortunately was my room close to the main AC or something very noisy during the whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024