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Base Taupo - Hostel

3.0 star property

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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 Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory (4 beds) | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds) | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • 43 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary) | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds) | Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

A stay at Base Taupo - Hostel places you in the heart of Taupō, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and A.C. Baths. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Huka Falls.

What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Base Taupo - Hostel

Adults-only hotel with a nightclub and a fitness center
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a nightclub and a fitness center. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), ski storage, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at Element Cafe and Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is complimentary (available 24 hours).
The hotel offers a complimentary 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Food and drink

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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