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Base Taupo - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Point of interest
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

  • 4 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About this property

Base Taupo - Hostel

Adults-only hotel with a nightclub and a fitness center
A restaurant, a nightclub, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free self parking, free airport drop-off, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
Base Taupo - Hostel offers 42 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Base Taupo - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Lake Taupō. Enjoy features like free self parking, free airport drop-off service, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Amenities include a computer, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 8 minutes by foot from Lake Taupō and a 4-minute drive from A.C. Baths
  • Free airport drop-off shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A nightclub, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at Base Taupo - Hostel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Taupō hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.
Element Cafe and Bar - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour free airport drop-off shuttle on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Element Cafe and Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.19 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.19 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Base Taupo - Hostel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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