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3.8 of 5 guest rating
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Basic Triple Room
1 Double Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Other room types
Shared Dormitory
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Lakefront hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

A stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel places you in the heart of Taupo, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikato River.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

At Based by the Lake - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 34
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Based by the Lake - Hostel offers 34 accommodations. This Taupo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

Based by the Lake - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Skydiving on site
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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 onsite 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks 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 not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not 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

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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