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Based by the Lake - Hostel

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

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Restaurant
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Basic Triple Room | Bathroom | Shower
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
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.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
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

Based by the Lake - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
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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
DONE

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 Taupo and 6 minutes' walk from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.

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Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Lobby
View
Elevator
Refrigerator
Parking
Towns
Bar

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Convenience the only reason we stayed here

We stayed here last year and booked again well ahead of time and were given a room on the noisy side and up on the top floor and the lift only goes to the first floor, it's got more run down since our last stay, no knob on toilet cistern, no teaspoons, no plug for hand basin and kitchen very rough
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service
Nicholas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly staff, cozy private room

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Satbir, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

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

6/10 Good

Location good …budget accommodation

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

all good , but loud til 2 am on friday saturday
patrick, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Central to town and smart
Simba Kevin, 1-night trip

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

2/10 Poor

I don't recommend staying here at all. The noise from other rooms (slamming doors, thin walls) and the noise from outside make for an awful stay. If you do decide to come here, bring earplugs or construction headphones. Even then you'll be vibrated out of your bed. The facilities are sparse and dirty. The kitchen is grimy, disgusting, and missing chairs. Almost all the plastic chairs for the balcony are missing a leg or are completely broken. Sparrows are regularly flying in and out of the kitchen to pick away at breadcrumbs, and leaving birdpoop behind: on the tables, on the counters. We will never return here.
Myrthe, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Nice.
Dragana, 1-night trip