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Base Auckland

2.0 star property
Hotel with nightclub, walk to Sky Tower

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Budget Double with Shared Bathroom (No Windows)
Reviews
6.4

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Level 3, 229 Queen Street, Auckland, 1010
  • Popular LocationSky Tower5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkyCity Casino6 min walk
  • Popular LocationAuckland Ferry Terminal10 min walk
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

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Private Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double with Shared Bathroom (No Windows)

Budget Double with Shared Bathroom (No Windows)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

7.1/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory (4 beds)

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Double with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shared Dormitory (8 beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Auckland

Base Auckland puts you in the heart of Auckland, steps from Queen Street Shopping District and within a 10-minute stroll of Sky Tower. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a nightclub. .Habana Joes Bar is open for breakfast. Hello Sunshine Bar is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Auckland Central Business District hotel include University of Auckland and SkyCity Casino.

What's nearby

  • Queen Street Shopping District - 1 min walk
  • Sky Tower - 5 min walk
  • University of Auckland - 6 min walk
  • SkyCity Casino - 6 min walk
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 10 min walk
  • Gaunt Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Meet Fresh | 鲜芋仙 - 2 min walk
  • Kiraku Japanese Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Celine Mediterranean Cuisine - 1 min walk

About this property

Base Auckland

Hotel with nightclub, walk to Sky Tower
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A nightclub, a library, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Base Auckland.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Auckland hotel.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Base Auckland offers 150 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 7 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Habana Joes Bar
  • Hello Sunshine Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 8 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

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  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 7 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Auckland Base
Base Auckland
Base Hostel Auckland
Base Auckland Central Backpackers Hotel Auckland Central
Base Auckland Central Backpackers New Zealand
Base Auckland Hostel
Base Auckland Hotel
Base Auckland Auckland
Base Auckland Hotel Auckland

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Base Auckland?

Base Auckland offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Base Auckland?

The closest beach to Base Auckland is Takapuna Beach (6.9 km).

Does Base Auckland serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Base Auckland?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Base Auckland?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Base Auckland?

No, pets are not allowed.

Base Auckland Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 676 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 676 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nunia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My review
Their were alcohol cans / cigarettes packs hidden under beds , which was disgusting ,no enough air conditioning windows aren’t able to open and also beds were broke and cheap ripped at the bottom just major health and safety issues I will not recommend and also a pain waking up having to go to use the bathroom on the 3rd floor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This time women attended to me and they do the little things and very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Cheap - had the basics. Needs a bit of a spruce up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

I know backpackers are meant to be a bit more casual but this was on the lower end of that. Upon arriving my bathroom had dried up blood stains on the tiles, the shower curtain and floor had black mould as well ad the carpet inbetween.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The price was super cheap but the base truly is budget. Rooms & bathroom was tired. Beds -comfortable. Magnetic lift cards - very temperamental. Kitchen was very average.. Staff-pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Average hostel, reasonable cost in the CBD centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jade, Hawkes Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service :) Paid for what I got, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lady at check in was really friendly Rooms seem to have been let go a little bit since our last stay Didn’t seem to have been properly cleaned by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Razif

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2020