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Based by the Lake - Hostel
Taupo, Waikato
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Popular Facilities
Sports & Recreation
3
Pool Table
Billiards
Hiking
Public Facilities
3
Elevator/Lift
ATM/Banking
Vending Machine
Hotel Services
5
Luggage Storage
Newspaper Stand
Express Check-in
Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning
Hotel Safe
Other Facilities
3
Bar/Lounge
Shared Microwave
Smoking Area
Cleaning Services
1
Housekeeping
Food & Drinks
1
Refrigerator
Payment Method
1
Cashless Payment
Accesibility
2
Accessibility Equipment
Wheelchair Accessible
Hotel Policy
1
No PCR required
tiket Green
1
tiket Green
Connectivity
1
Free WiFi
Location
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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, NZAll distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.
Accommodation Rules
Check-in Procedure
Check-in2:00 PM-anytime
Check-out10:00
- 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
The front desk is open during the following times:
- Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.
More Policies
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
About Based by the Lake - Hostel
Based by the Lake - Hostel Location
A stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel places you in the heart of Taupō, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikato River.
Based by the Lake - Hostel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Based by the Lake - Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Restaurant and Cafe
At Based by the Lake - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
A stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel places you in the heart of Taupō, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikato River.
Based by the Lake - Hostel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Based by the Lake - Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Restaurant and Cafe
At Based by the Lake - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

