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Based by the Lake - Hostel

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330
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Based by the Lake - Hostel

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, North Island, 3330
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    1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds, Overlooking the lake

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    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, and cleaning supplies
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom and shower
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shared-communal kitchen
    • Shower only
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD
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    Basic Triple Room

    1 Double Bunk Bed

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    Room Highlights

    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, and cleaning supplies
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom and shower
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shared-communal kitchen
    • Shower only
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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    Room Highlights

    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, and cleaning supplies
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom and shower
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shared-communal kitchen
    • Shower only
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • Wheelchair accessible
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    1 Double Bed

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    Room Highlights

    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, and cleaning supplies
    Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom and shower
    Pleasure - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
    Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Change of towels (on request)
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Heating
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shared-communal kitchen
    • Shower only
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - LCD

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About Based by the Lake - Hostel Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

A stay at Based by the Lake - Hostel places you in the heart of Taupo, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikato River.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

At Based by the Lake - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest 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.
Pet Policy for Based by the Lake - Hostel
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Based by the Lake - Hostel, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Based by the Lake - Hostel are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Featured Amenities

Hotel Restaurant Hotel with Pool

Based by the Lake - Hostel Hotel Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations

Entertainment & Activities

  • pool table or Billiards

General Amenities

  • Vending machine available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Common area microwave
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Common area refrigerator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Change of towels (on request)

General Amenities

  • Skydiving on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Laundry Room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

General Amenities

  • Elevator & lift on property
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM & banking on site

Internet

  • Free internet

Lobby Level Services

  • Free news papers in lobby
  • Luggage storage facilities
  • Safe deposit box at front desk

Property Features

  • Assigned smoking areas

Restaurants & Bars

  • Number of bars & lounges -
  • Number of restaurants -

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around Based by the Lake - Hostel
- Taupo, North Island Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Taupo - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Waikato River - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
A.C. Baths - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Maori Carvings - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Golf Club Taupo - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Taupo Hot Springs - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Three Mile Bay - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Huka Falls - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Craters of the Moon - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi

The nearest major airport is Taupo (TUO) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

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