Based by the Lake
Hostel
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
$107
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Based by the Lake Information
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Good to know
| Check-in time | 14:00 |
|---|---|
| Check-out time | 10:00 |
| Payment & Cancellation | Policies vary by room type and provider. |
| Front desk number | +64 7377 4464 |
Perks and amenities at Based by the Lake
A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Based by the Lake
- Adults only
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
General
- Earplugs
- Electric kettle
- Terrace/Patio
- Disabled access
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Safety deposit box
- Adults only
- Fire extinguisher
- Laundry facilities
- Lift
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Shared bathroom
- Shared kitchen
- Room service
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Shower
- Accessible by lift
- Socket near the bed
- Key card access
- No smoking
- Balcony
- Lake view
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Body soap
- Tea/coffee maker
- Cable or satellite TV
- Carpeted
- Air-conditioned
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- City view
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Dustbins
- TV
- Conditioner
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- 24-hour front desk
- Designated smoking area
- Kitchenette
- Storage available
Activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Board games/puzzles
- Golf
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Horse riding
- Mini-golf
- Water park
- Pool table
Services
- Laundry service
- Airport shuttle
- Ski storage
Reviews for Based by the Lake
Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Based by the Lake, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 1,647 reviews of Based by the Lake to date. Review data was last updated on 13 July 2025.
6.8
Based on 1,647 verified guest reviews
Pros +
- Close to town. (in 13 reviews)
- Awesome view of the lake! (in 29 reviews)
- "Helpful staff, lovely restaurant and bar next door." (in 1 review)
Cons -
- "Room great, but kitchen was dirty." (in 62 reviews)
- Had a terrible sleep (in 27 reviews)
- We had a terrible experience in using the shared kitchen. (in 26 reviews)
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