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Basic Triple Room
1 Double Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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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 a restaurant and a bar

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

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hot springs hostel also offers a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Based by the Lake - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

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

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.

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Bedsheets 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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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

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.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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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