Hotel Based By The Lake, Taupo, New Zealand

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Based By The Lake - Taupo

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Overview

The affordable 4-star Based By The Lake hostel has a central location in a restaurant area of Taupo, and features comforts like an aqua park, a sun deck, and various recreational opportunities. Offering baggage storage, this comfortable hostel is a 5-minute ride from Taupo view lookout.

Location

In addition, Tongariro North Domain is located around 5 minutes' walk away. Great Lake Taupo is just a 5-minute stroll away, and Huka Falls, available to diversify your stay, is about 10 minutes' drive away.

The Taupo hostel is only a short distance from the nearest bus stop 29 Tongariro St.

Rooms

Based By The Lake hostel comprises 61 fashionable rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, along with individual climate control and an iron with ironing board. Furnished with a sofa and a work desk, some rooms also have a balcony and a seating area. Guests will enjoy king-size beds with down pillows. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.

Eat & Drink

Cornerstone Taproom, the on-site restaurant, serves lunch. Cafe Baku, famous for New Zealand dishes, is situated only a 5-minute walk from the property. Guests who prefer self-catering will enjoy a refrigerator, a toaster, and utensils in communal a shared kitchen.

Leisure & Business

The area is popular for mountain biking, skydiving, and snow skiing.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-17:00

until 10:00

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:61

Former name

Base Taupo

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Rooms and availability

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Private Bathroom Double Room Adults only

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Dormitory Room Female only

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room

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Dormitory Room Adults only

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning

Laundry

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Adults only

Ski facilities

Ski storage

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Billiard tables
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Aqua park
Live entertainment
Sun terrace

Room view

Mountain view

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Based By The Lake

💵 Lowest room price	97 C$
📏 Distance to centre	400 m
✈️ Distance to airport	7.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Taupo Airport, TUO

Location

Address

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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand

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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Maori Rock Carvings

810 m

Museum

Taupo Museum

670 m

Landmark

Old Military and Early Settlers Cemetery

920 m

Landmark

Riverside Park

1.0 km

Landmark

Bravado 3

840 m

Church

Saint Patrick's Catholic School

1.4 km

Landmark

Warm Water Lake

1.6 km

Landmark

Taupo Bungy

2.5 km

Landmark

Cherry Island

1.7 km

Landmark

4Play - Taupo's Ultimate Adrenaline Package

1.7 km

Landmark

Taupo view lookout

2.1 km

Park

Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve

2.6 km

Landmark

Volcanic Activity Centre

3.4 km

Landmark

Huka Falls Walkway

2.4 km

Landmark

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

3.0 km

Landmark

Spa Thermal Park

2.4 km

Landmark

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

3.2 km

Landmark

Otumuheke Spa Park

2.6 km

Spa Centre

Spa Thermal Pools

2.6 km

Golf Course

Hole in One Taupo

280 m

Lake Terrace

Great Lake Taupo

210 m

Taupo Marina

Lake Taupo

100 m

Park

Tongariro North Domain

340 m

Joan Williamson Rose Garden

570 m

#LoveTaupo

280 m

Taupo 3330

The lions monorail

100 m

Gallery

Taupo Art Gallery

120 m

32 Roberts St

Towncentre Taupo Incorporated

140 m

Golf Course

Taupo Mini Golf

540 m

TaupoNew Zealand

Crazy Catz Adventure Park

570 m

Restaurant

Tejano Cantina & Fiesta Bar

50 m

Restaurant

BurgerFuel Taupo

90 m

Restaurant

Tasty fish & chips

160 m

Restaurant

Luna's Gelateria

110 m

Restaurant

KFC

80 m

Restaurant

Domino's Pizza

50 m

Restaurant

Kebabiya

50 m

Restaurant

Noodle Canteen

170 m

Restaurant

McDonald's

210 m

Restaurant

Best Kebabs

260 m

Restaurant

Pita Pit

340 m

Restaurant

Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe

320 m

Reviews of Based By The Lake

6.8 /10

Nice

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FAQ about Based By The Lake

Is there any public transport available near Based By The Lake hostel?

Yes, there is 29 Tongariro St bus stop close to Based By The Lake hostel.

When is the check-in and check-out time at Based By The Lake?

Guests of Based By The Lake are expected to check in around 14:00 and check out till 10:00.

What is the price for a nights' stay at the Taupo hostel?

$78 Is the minimum rate for a one-night stay at the Taupo hostel.

Which payment methods does the property accept?

Guests can pay for the stay at the property with such payment methods:

сash
Visa
Mastercard

Can we store our bags at the 4-star Based By The Lake after the checkout?

Yes, the 4-star Based By The Lake provides guests with baggage storage.

Which restaurants close to this affordable Based By The Lake come highly recommended?

Guests can have a meal at café Cafe Baku, situated just a short stroll from this affordable Based By The Lake.

What are the room types offered by the 4-star property?

The 4-star property offers such room types as Deluxe Room and Twin Room.

Does this affordable Based By The Lake hostel have a kitchen?

Yes, at this affordable Based By The Lake hostel a shared kitchen is available.

Does the hostel have a laundry?

Yes, there is a laundry at the hostel.

What interesting spots can I visit near this affordable Based By The Lake hostel?

Not far from this affordable Based By The Lake hostel guests can find one of the top landmarks, Great Lake Taupo, which is accessible only a 5-minute stroll away.