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Based by the Lake - Hostel

Based by the Lake - Hostel

Taupo North Island
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Gear up for unforgettable thrills with a stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel, perfectly positioned for the ultimate adventure playground, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This hostel is 6 minutes walk to Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and 20 minutes walk to 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.

Property Details

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

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Shared microwave
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Skydiving on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Luggage storage
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive smart lock details.

  • 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

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Taupo - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Waikato River - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
A.C. Baths - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Maori Carvings - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Golf Club Taupo - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Taupo Hot Springs - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Three Mile Bay - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Huka Falls - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Craters of the Moon - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
The nearest major airport is Taupo (TUO) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

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

Location

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island 3330, New Zealand