11 Nov – 13 Nov 2026 · 1 room · 2 adults
Rooms & Guests

Based by the Lake - Hostel

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo - SEE MAP

Highlights

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary internet access

Restaurant

On-site dining available

Air conditioning

Climate-controlled rooms

Laundry service

Laundry & dry cleaning

24-hour service

Round-the-clock front desk

Spa & wellness

Relaxation facilities on-site

Check-in: 14:00

Check-out: 10:00

Facilities

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ATM Air conditioning 24-hour reception Elevator/lift Smoke-free property Heating Newspapers Express check-in/check-out

About us

Property Location A stay at Base Taupo - Hostel / Backpacker places you in the heart of Taupo, walking distance from Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Barbary. This 4.5-star hostel is within close proximity of Lake Taupo and Taupo Bungy. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms. Satellite programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features include ski storage, a fireplace in the lobby, and a television in the lobby. Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's restaurant, which features a bar. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café. Meet other guests and eat at a complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
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0.5 Very good

Location rating score

Excellent location · Inside city center

Exceptional for walking

Closest airports

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith 2284 km
  • Melbourne Tullamarine 2719 km
  • Ngurah Rai Bali 6889 km

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Facilities

ATMAir conditioning24-hour receptionElevator/liftSmoke-free propertyHeatingNewspapersExpress check-in/check-outOutdoor furnitureAdults OnlyNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceAccessibility featuresWheelchair AccessibleWheelchair access to restaurantLaundrySafe-deposit boxLuggage storageBarCommon kitchenRestaurantVending machineMicrowave ovenFree Wi-Fi

Location

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo

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Policies

Check-in: from 14:00

Check-out: until 10:00

Check-in / check-out Check-in from 14:00 · check-out by 10:00
The front desk is open until 17:00.

National Rating
This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Know Before You Go

  • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: NZD 5.00 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 4.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 8 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 8 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 4 per person (one way)
  • Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes
 

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • Resort fee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

The front desk is open until 17:00.

National Rating
This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Know Before You Go

  • A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: NZD 5.00 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 4.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 8 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 8 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 4 per person (one way)
  • Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes
 

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • Resort fee

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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