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Based by the Lake - Hostel

2.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 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 travellers may like the skydiving and hiking/biking trails at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and a lift
  • A front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
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

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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
  • 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.
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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

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

Check-out

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

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

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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Based by the Lake - Hostel located?

Located in Taupō Central, 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.

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Based by the Lake - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 115 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent facilities and staff. Looking forward to staying there next time in Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Easy access to the township. An affordable stay, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Staff are super friendly and helpful and the shower in my room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Nice friendly staff, cozy private room

10/10

Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

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

10/10

Very tidy, friendly staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

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

8/10

Great affordable option in the heart of Taupo’s action. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

6/10

It was budget and won’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Central location with easy safe parking, room was w at Ely what was required. Very clean, fresh and tidy. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

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

8/10

Central to town and smart
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

all good , but loud til 2 am on friday saturday
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

Busy area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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

8/10

Nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10

What you would expect for the price. Except the noise from the nightclub across the road is unbearable.

8/10

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

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

2/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025