Located in Taupo, Based by the Lake - Hostel is in the city center and on a lake. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupo and Waikato River. A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with ecotours, rock climbing, and horse riding nearby.
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 5 min walk
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk
Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 2 min walk
Master of India - 3 min walk
Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - 1 min walk
Plateau - 3 min walk
About this property
Based by the Lake - Hostel
Hostel by the lake
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Based by the Lake - Hostel. Adventurous travellers may like the skydiving and hiking/biking trails at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A vending machine, a billiards/pool table and a lift
ATM/banking services, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Based by the Lake - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Communal kitchens with fridges, 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 transport
No on-site 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
Daily housekeeping
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.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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
Hob
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Toaster
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 does it cost to stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel?
As of 2 May,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Based by the Lake - Hostel on 13 May,2024 start from S$86.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Based by the Lake - Hostel?
Based by the Lake - Hostel doesn't offer parking.
Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 105 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 105 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 105 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 105 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
10
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jenna
Travelled with partner
22 Apr,2024
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen
31 Jan,2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awesome location
Awesome location with everything you need
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen
29 Jan,2024
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.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Samara
25 Jan,2024
Samara
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Craig
18 Jan,2024
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.
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.
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