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Shared Dormitory
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore detailsDouble Room
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsDeluxe Double or Twin Room
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bunk BedMore detailsNear Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
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
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Top family-friendly amenities
Popular Amenities
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Billiards or pool table
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
English
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM</li></ul> Guests will receive smart lock details.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Children and extra beds
Property payment types
Fees
Optional extras
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