Base Taupo - Hostel

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Located close to A.C. Baths and Taupō Hot Springs, Base Taupo - Hostel provides a nightclub, free airport drop-off, and a free manager's reception. The on-site restaurant, Element Cafe and Bar, serves dinner. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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About the neighborhood

Located in Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, Base Taupo - Hostel is near the airport and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Huka Falls, while Taupō Hot Springs and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are popular area attractions. A.C. Baths and Craters of the Moon are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and skydiving. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • A carved wooden artifact with intricate patterns and a smaller carved object in the foreground.
    Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A rock formation with a carved face and a cave entrance surrounded by water and vegetation.
    Lake Taupō
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Taupō Central
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Waterside
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Baku
    3 min walk
  • Lone Star Taupo
    2 min walk
  • Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe
    4 min walk

About this property

Base Taupo - Hostel

  • Hotel near Lake Taupō
  • Located close to A.C. Baths and Taupō Hot Springs, Base Taupo - Hostel provides a nightclub, free airport drop-off, and a free manager's reception. The on-site restaurant, Element Cafe and Bar, serves dinner. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-in, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and a computer station
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
    • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Base Taupo - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Base Taupo - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Base Taupo - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Base Taupo - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request.

Where is Base Taupo - Hostel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Taupō and within 3 mi (5 km) of A.C. Baths and Taupō Hot Springs. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Base Taupo - Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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6/10 Okay

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
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4/10 Poor

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
湖の景色が一望できる。バス停から近い。 夜中到着でもスムーズに対応してくれた。 エレベーターがないので、荷物の上げ下ろしが大変だった。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff is amazing!

Best staff! Super nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon rapport qualité prix mais cuisine peu propre
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Taupo. Something for everybody.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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4/10 Poor

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
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4/10 Poor

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
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
飲み屋の生演奏が夜遅くまでうるさい
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hostel men desværre meget larm.

Vi boede på et privat værelse med dobbeltseng og eget badeværelse. Rigtig fint værelse, dog meget begrænset plads på værelset. Venligt personale og dejligt centralt. Grundet den centrale placering var der dog desværre både en bar på gaden overfor og i samme bygning. Så der var desværre rigtig meget larm om natten. Alt i alt en rigtig fin oplevelse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sem jovens bagunceiros é um bom lugar

Havia um grupo de jovens ocupando quase todo o hostel e não sabiam respeitar os hóspedes. Falavam muito alto e gritavam no corredor. Como não há ninguém na recepção após às 21:00 h, foi preciso situá-los. Fora isso não houve mais problemas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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