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About the Hotel

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand

Nestled among cafés and bars, only 6 minutes by foot from Great Lake Convention Centre Event Venue, the comfortable Based By The Lake Hostel Taupo comprises 61 rooms. Guests can benefit from a sundeck, various recreational opportunities, and barbeque onsite, or take a walk to Waikato River, which is 0.5 miles away.

Location

In addition, Great Lake Taupo is located merely a 5-minute stroll away.

The 4-star affordable hostel is situated approximately 1 mile from Warm Water Lake and fairly close to Tongariro North Domain.

The hostel is about a 5-minute stroll from the nearest bus stop 29 Tongariro St.

Rooms

Some of the fashionable rooms comprise a balcony and a seating area, including facilities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. In certain rooms, guests will also find an individual safe, along with comforts such as individual climate control, a central heating, and ironing facilities. Guests will enjoy king-size beds with feather pillows. Also, the presence of bath sheets and towels in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.

Eat & Drink

Cornerstone Taproom, the on-site restaurant, serves dinner. For dinner, guests have the option of dining at Cafe Baku, located within a short walking distance of the Taupo property, or at Taste Cafe, situated just 300 feet away. Guests of the Taupo hostel can prepare their own meals at a shared kitchen.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Budget Double Room Adults only
Max:
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Bunk bed
City view
Shower
Heating
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Dormitory Room Female only
Max:
1 person
165 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Bunk bed
Lake view
Shower
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Dormitory Room Adults only
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1 person
165 sq. feet 
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City view
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Getting around

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City Center
Taupo1400 ft
Airports
Taupo (TUO) 4.8 mi
Rotorua Regional (ROT) 54.3 mi
Bus
Bus stop 1.2 mi

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
What’s included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Adults only
  • Baggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, New Zealand
Nearby
Golf Course
Hole in One Taupo
1000 ft
Lake Terrace
Great Lake Taupo
700 ft
Taupo Marina
Lake Taupo
400 ft
Parks
Tongariro North Domain
1200 ft
Joan Williamson Rose Garden
1900 ft
#LoveTaupo
1000 ft
Taupo 3330
The lions monorail
400 ft
Gallery
Taupo Art Gallery
400 ft
32 Roberts St
Towncentre Taupo Incorporated
500 ft
Golf Course
Taupo Mini Golf
1800 ft
TaupoNew Zealand
Crazy Catz Adventure Park
1900 ft
Restaurants
Tejano Cantina & Fiesta Bar
200 ft
7 Tuwharetoa Street
BurgerFuel Taupo
300 ft
2 Roberts Street
Tasty fish & chips
600 ft
9 Tongariro Street
Luna's Gelateria
400 ft
29 Tongariro Street
KFC
300 ft
16 Roberts Street
Domino's Pizza
200 ft
24 Roberts Street Lake Taupo
Kebabiya
200 ft
Unit 3 24 Roberts Street
Noodle Canteen
600 ft
46 Tuwharetoa Street
McDonald's
700 ft
48 Roberts Street Cnr Ruapehu Street
Best Kebabs
900 ft
Taupo Town Centre 75 Tongariro Street
Pita Pit
1200 ft
37 Horomatangi Street
Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe
1100 ft
8 Horomatangi Street
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