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Based by the Lake - Hostel

Popular Amenities

Laundry
Spa
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
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Based by the Lake - Hostel Room Options

Shared Dormitory

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Double Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore details

Basic Triple Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bunk BedMore details

About this property

Based by the Lake - Hostel

Near 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.


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



Languages

English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Laundry
Spa
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Housekeeping

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

Accessibility

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

Policies

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

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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

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

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