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Base Taupo - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Sundeck
Interior detail

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • A.C. Baths
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 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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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 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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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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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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About the area

Taupo

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

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬1 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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

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

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

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

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

Property is also known as

Base Backpacker Hostel
Base Backpacker Taupo
Base Hostel Taupo
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Taupo Backpacker
Taupo Base
Taupo Base Hostel
Base Taupo Hostel / Backpacker
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Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel
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Base Taupo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 165 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

MJ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok but not great or restful
The rooms are up narrow stairs. I got sick of walking up and down the stairs. The kitchen needs renovating. Maybe some pot plants and some new flooring would make this area more inviting and less tired and dirty looking. The room was clean and had a good ensuite and a TV. This was good. But with the window open, the room door rattled all night. It is right in the middle of the town and above a bar. So there is quite a bit of traffic and bar noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hostel is avove the street with all the pubs and bars so there was music pumping and people shouting outside the room untill 3.30am. And it was loud!! If you're planning on going to bed before that then it's not ideal but if you're planning on going out it's a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Galina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taupo lake experience
It was too nosy because of music from nearby restaurants Plato loud till midnight. We stayed on a 3rd level without lift, so it was not comfortable. Another unexpected thing was a bunk bed in a tiny room. However we loved this small city with great Lakeside
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth check in
Eventhough I arrived late, check in was so easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selina, AUCKLAND

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was working & he was welcoming, friendly, helpful & informative making check in quick & easy. The room & ensuite was nice & spacious, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Taupo. Something for everybody.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Mel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not comfy but great location
Uncomfortable bed, small room, dirty duvet. Good facilities in kitchen and the building was quite nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The little private room with bath was perfect for our needs and you cant beat the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
loud music playing till 3:00 AM was Ridiculous. will never stay there again. Guy on the front desk was awesome .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just avoid, not worth it.
The bed was held up by three blocks of wood. My wife was asleep on the bed when I hopped off it, shifting the dodgy wooden block construction under the bed. My wife dropped in a sag in the middle where the dodgy wooden blocks were. The shower leaked requiring me to collect 3 new towels to block the water flowing from it. The rooms are situated above a nightclub and the walls are paper thin, this will keep you up till 0300. The staff were vapid. Rubbish from previous occupants was still under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location for accessing everything you need in Taupo, really friendly staff however, the bar below was very noisy on a Saturday night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Staff were friendly and nice and en suit in a hostel was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent, cheap place to stay
Great value. Close to the i-site and buses. Relatively clean and has a large, clean kitchen. Also a nice outdoor seating area with a nice view. A bit noisy because of the bar/club downstairs/next door, but they give you free earplugs if you ask!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

cutters, Auckland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel. nice staff. Built next to and over a Bar that has live music on the weekends. sounds like the band are in the room next door. on a plus note they do supply ear plugs in the rooms ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy backpackers, in Taupo CBD
Next door to a pub, discounts for guests at pub. Walking distance to the Lake and handy CBD location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good central location. Noisy Saturday partying.
Dried vomit on carpet. Bed bugs...good shower bed comfortable..good veiw of lake...noisy cafe staff under window late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Lin, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and pleasant stay
There are many eating places around the hostel. Taupo Lake is right at the back.Supermarket is within 10mins walk. Huka Falls is also not too far,about 6km away with a bus depart from I-site. 4beds dorm room is clean with attached toilet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Right in the centre - staff to help you with everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

kim, auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
An overnight stay on a long distance journey
We stayed here for one night as we needed an overnight for a break from driving as it was a last minute trip down the island and it was a last minute booking online. Beds were great, would be one of the best comfort wise I’ve slept in at a motel/hotel. I have a bad back so bed comfort is really important to me. Staff were really friendly and helpful. No lift to 3rd floor which 3 weeks after knee surgery wasn’t ideal, but I survived. Room was noisy due to location, centre of town/night life and a noisy air conditioning unit outside our window. Only parking was street parking available in the town. Overall I wouldn’t stay here again, however I would recommend for travellers/backpackers/party people who want to be in town enjoying the night life and if I was 20 years younger I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very noisy part of Taupo
Facility could use a good cleaning. So glad there was a fan in the room. I closed all windows but still there was a lot of noise from nearby bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marc, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad to good
Was in a room with a drug guy who reaked of it constantly. Bad scene. Complained to the hotel staff and they moved me no problem;) After that had a Great stay. Room was comfy and had a great night sleep ;)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yuti, Bali-Indonesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hotel,very nice view and friendly staff
Excellence for the hotel and place,I am sure will be back again ,Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017