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Based by the Lake - Hostel

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

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

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About the area

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬1 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 Taupo. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
DONE

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 Taupo and 6 minutes' walk from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.

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Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Parking
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Reviews

10/10

Excellent facilities and staff. Looking forward to staying there next time in Taupo.
1-night trip

10/10

Easy access to the township. An affordable stay, great value for money.
2-night trip

8/10

Staff are super friendly and helpful and the shower in my room was amazing
1-night trip

10/10

Nice friendly staff, cozy private room

10/10

Good service
3-night trip

6/10

It is good the price we paid for. It’s noisy and small room with bathroom which was nice and clean. Its value for money, no complaints!
1-night trip

10/10

Very tidy, friendly staff very helpful.
1-night trip

10/10

Great digs for a short stop over, was a bit noisey at times due to thin walls but would stay here again and the staff were ever so helpful and informative thanks.
1-night trip

8/10

Good place to stay in an excellent location. Ear plugs are included in room and were needed due to street party noise
1-night trip

8/10

Great affordable option in the heart of Taupo’s action. Highly recommend
1-night trip

10/10

A 2 night stay for the Taupō Summer Concert. A perfect place to stay as parked the car. & left it for the weekend as everything was walkable.
Broken fan base
View from our balcony in 305
2-night trip

6/10

It was budget and won’t stay again.
1-night trip

8/10

Central location with easy safe parking, room was w at Ely what was required. Very clean, fresh and tidy. Staff were amazing.
1-night trip

6/10

Property was fine, room was clean and was fine. What I didn't like much was the kitchenette as the fridges weren't completely clean.
1-night trip

8/10

Central to town and smart
1-night trip

10/10

all good , but loud til 2 am on friday saturday
5-night trip

10/10

This place was perfect for a couples get away plus a baby , we had a very simple room for the night. Double bed with own bathroom and a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains 😍 that’s all we needed. Only thing was the noise from the pubs across the road but we weren’t fussed on that either. Ild defs stay again
1-night trip

6/10

Busy area
1-night trip

10/10

Great spot! Nice vibe. Huge kitchen with stuffed fridge worried me a bit on arrival (that it would be loud/party) but everyone was just friendly and chill. Very clean and nice environment, great location in town. Laundry facilities were always busy but I guess that can't always be helped on some dayes
2-night trip

8/10

Nice.
1-night trip

6/10

It was ok
1-night trip

4/10

What you would expect for the price. Except the noise from the nightclub across the road is unbearable.

8/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

2/10

I don't recommend staying here at all. The noise from other rooms (slamming doors, thin walls) and the noise from outside make for an awful stay. If you do decide to come here, bring earplugs or construction headphones. Even then you'll be vibrated out of your bed. The facilities are sparse and dirty. The kitchen is grimy, disgusting, and missing chairs. Almost all the plastic chairs for the balcony are missing a leg or are completely broken. Sparrows are regularly flying in and out of the kitchen to pick away at breadcrumbs, and leaving birdpoop behind: on the tables, on the counters. We will never return here.
2-night trip