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Based by the Lake - Hostel

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in Taupō with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled by the lake, Based by the Lake - Hostel offers a warm and lively atmosphere with laundry facilities, a bar, and restaurant. Take advantage of in-room WiFi to plan your next adventure like hiking or skydiving nearby. With helpful staff on hand and amenities such as billiards/pool table plus luggage storage you're sure to feel right at home.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Hiking/biking trails

Feel at home (4)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Based by the Lake - Hostel

  • When visiting Taupō, Based by the Lake - Hostel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 5:00 AM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Skydiving
  • Pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Based by the Lake - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Based by the Lake - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Based by the Lake - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Based by the Lake - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like skydiving and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Based by the Lake - Hostel like?

Based by the Lake - Hostel is in Taupō Central, a short 8-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 6 minutes' walk from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Lobby
View
Elevator
Refrigerator
Parking
Shower
Bar

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities and staff. Looking forward to staying there next time in Taupo.
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient, close to lake with views. Clean, friendly, would stay again.
david, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location

Awesome location with everything you need
Helen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very central, easy parking and good service
Rose, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay in an excellent location. Ear plugs are included in room and were needed due to street party noise
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Close & easy

A 2 night stay for the Taupō Summer Concert. A perfect place to stay as parked the car. & left it for the weekend as everything was walkable.
Broken fan base
View from our balcony in 305
Helen, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

It is good the price we paid for. It’s noisy and small room with bathroom which was nice and clean. Its value for money, no complaints!
Raman, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was perfect for a couples get away plus a baby , we had a very simple room for the night. Double bed with own bathroom and a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains 😍 that’s all we needed. Only thing was the noise from the pubs across the road but we weren’t fussed on that either. Ild defs stay again
Uneak, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot! Nice vibe. Huge kitchen with stuffed fridge worried me a bit on arrival (that it would be loud/party) but everyone was just friendly and chill. Very clean and nice environment, great location in town. Laundry facilities were always busy but I guess that can't always be helped on some dayes
Cecilia, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Property was fine, room was clean and was fine. What I didn't like much was the kitchenette as the fridges weren't completely clean.
Liliana, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very basic but all that we needed. We had an amazing view of lake and everything right at our doorstep. Only drawbacks were that there was no fridge in the room, the plumbing from the room next door was very noisy and there is no lift (we were on the third floor). All in all it was good value for money and suited our budget.
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Taupo Central

We booked 2 ensuite rooms for 2 couples. The location was excellent. Checkin was great and the staff were pleasant. The rooms were tired but clean. My only negative is that it was very hot in the rooms especially at night and there was only a fan in one of the rooms that we booked. The staff told us that there were not enough fans for everyone.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The Lake view from the third floor accommodation was excellant. But the lift which only went up one floor was in very poor shape, soon after elevating the lift, the system jerked quite violently, giving my partner and I quite a fright.
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good overall near the lake

We had requested a twin room as we are sisters but had one large double bed. Not terrible but we would have preferred separate beds. The room was lovely and so were the amenities. The lobby could use some upgrading considering it’s the first thing people see when they walk in. Good overall and near the lake
Evelyn, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ensuite room

Very clean and reception friendly. Bed just a bit uncomfortable. Needs a topper pad. Also a couple of folding chairs would save people sitting on bed.
Adrienne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff are super friendly and helpful and the shower in my room was amazing
Juliette, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly staff, cozy private room
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to the township. An affordable stay, great value for money.
Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great digs for a short stop over, was a bit noisey at times due to thin walls but would stay here again and the staff were ever so helpful and informative thanks.
Siu, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very tidy, friendly staff very helpful.
Shane, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great affordable option in the heart of Taupo’s action. Highly recommend
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Location good …budget accommodation

It was budget and won’t stay again.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Central location with easy safe parking, room was w at Ely what was required. Very clean, fresh and tidy. Staff were amazing.
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

A good back packers, but be aware of 3 flights of stairs if an issue for you. Shame it is opposite the party pub with lousy loud bands.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Satbir, 1-night trip