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Based by the Lake - Hostel

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with a restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Bathroom
Restaurant

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Based by the Lake - Hostel

Hostel near Lake Taupo
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant at Based by the Lake - Hostel. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and skydiving at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a billiards/pool table
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Based by the Lake - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, toasters, and stovetops
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Skydiving

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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)
Guests will receive smart lock details

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

Property is 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

Is Based by the Lake - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Based by the Lake - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Based by the Lake - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Based by the Lake - Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Taupo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Lake Taupo. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 10 minutes.

Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 111 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Raman

Traveled with family and small children
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Traveled with partner
The windows in our room were left open and the ceiling was covered in sandflies because of this. The room smelled quite bad, and there were no forks or spoons available to use in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the township. An affordable stay, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, easy parking and good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a couple of things that we didn’t enjoy about staying here, and that was the loud music and noise coming from the nightclub over the road, and the squeaky floor boards upstairs, when people walked up & down the corridor during the night, apart from that, everything else was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good , but loud til 2 am on friday saturday
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was pretty much ok. I had a private room and it was like a hotel room. The kitchen was a little bit run down but ok. Unfortunately was my room close to the main AC or something very noisy during the whole night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chesson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from pub below until after midnight. Then street cleaning noises in early morning meant we didn't get a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karl

The booking was cancelled by the hostel. They advised the room booked was not available and the reception is not staffed after 10 pm despite it being listed as staffed from 8am- 5am
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Good place to stay in an excellent location. Ear plugs are included in room and were needed due to street party noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awesome location
Awesome location with everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Samara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024