Based by the Lake
Hostel
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
S$ 71
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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
- 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
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6.8
Based on 1,619 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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