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4.0 out of 5

"John was working & he was welcoming, friendly, helpful & informative making check in quick & easy. The room & ensuite was nice & spacious, great valu ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 26 Sep 2019

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Hotel Description

Base Taupo - Hostel puts you in the center of Taupo, 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Lake Taupo and 3.1 km (2 mi) from A.C. Baths. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a nightclub, and free self parking.

You can enjoy free WiFi and free local calls, featured in all 42 individually furnished rooms. In-room dining is easy with amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Housekeeping is available on request.

The restaurant, Element Cafe and Bar, is open for dinner. The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a gym, a free manager's reception, and WiFi in public areas. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of free airport drop-off service.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-star Taupo hostel include Taupo Hot Springs and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa.

Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Bed Count 6 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Base Taupo - Hostel ratings based on 51 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Base Taupo - Hostel

Everyone (22) Couples (27) Family (1)
5 out of 5
John was working & he was welcoming, friendly, helpful & informative making check in quick & easy. The room & ensuite was nice & spacious, great value for money.

Posted by , from AUCKLAND on 26 Sep. 2019

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26 Sep. 2019 by Jon - Base Taupo Reception

Thank you Selina for your awesome review. We are glad you enjoyed your room and you felt that our customer service was friendly and welcoming, we hope you enjoy your future travels and hope to see you again soon. Thank you from Jon and the rest of the awesome Base Crew.

4 out of 5
Great location for accessing everything you need in Taupo, really friendly staff however, the bar below was very noisy on a Saturday night

Posted by on 14 Jan. 2019

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4 out of 5
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 ;-)

Posted by , from Auckland on 14 Oct. 2018

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17 Oct. 2018 by The Base Crew

Hey There! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are sorry that the noise from the neighboring pubs affected your stay, but it looks like you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Happy Travelling!

3 out of 5

Good central location. Noisy Saturday partying.

Pros: Clean modern
Cons: Noise until one am.. bed bugs..
Location: Winter festival enjoyed
Dried vomit on carpet. Bed bugs...good shower bed comfortable..good veiw of lake...noisy cafe staff under window late at night

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2018

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17 Jul. 2018 by The Base Crew

Hi Traveler, Thank you for your feedback, we do really appreciate it. We do apologise for the noise experience you had, due to our prime location, we can sometimes experience a bit of street noise , especially on the weekends. We are always happy to move your room to a different one if we can if you are experiencing any cleanliness issues or noise issue, just come and talk to our reception we will help any way we can. We do carry out regular thorough checks for bed bugs, and have so far not expedience them for a very long time. We do however sometimes see may small may flies that come in from the lake, they live for a very short time and are easy to confuse for bed bugs. please come and tell us immediately if you have any problems with the wildlife and we will happily clean or change your room. We hope you choose to stay with us again, we will do our best to make your stay comfortable and pleasing. Thanks again, Nomads Team

3 out of 5

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.

Posted by , from auckland on 20 Jan. 2018

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6 Apr. 2018 by The Base Crew

Hi Kim, Thanks so much for your review, and we are so happy that you enjoyed your room and the facilities. We apologize about the noise and the lack of lift, and we hope the staff did everything they could to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We hope to see you again in Taupo again soon!

5 out of 5

Good Hotel,very nice view and friendly staff

Excellence for the hotel and place,I am sure will be back again ,Thanks

Posted by , from Bali-Indonesia on 22 Aug. 2017

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1 out of 5

Noisy dirty hostel

Kitchen is severely under equipped and dirty. Bathroom needs a good scrub. In our 3 night stay at Base, there were 2 false fire alarms one of which was at 1am. Central location handy to everything but not ideal if you want a good night's sleep. Loud music from the bars nearby go til 3am. Room doors are not slow shutting so you get woken up by slamming doors all the time.

Posted by , from AK on 5 Feb. 2017

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2 out of 5

Noisy backpackers

Pros: The water pressure in the shower was amazing.
Cons: New pillowcases that aren't so yellowed.
I can see how some people would enjoy this place but it wasn't for me. I wasn't anticipating the band playing till 2am, drunk people talking in the corridor late at night and others running the corridors at 5am in the morning. There was definitely not much sleep to be had but if you wanted to have a party I can see how this would be your thing. The level of upkeep in the room was reasonably poor with a few broken items such as the main light. The pillow cases were a very dirty yellow which ironically contrasted with the pristine white sheets. The only plus side was that the water pressure in the shower was amazing!

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2016

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from New Zealand - Manawatu on 13 Jan. 2015

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1 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Dec. 2014

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About the Base Taupo - Hostel

Location 7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. A nightclub, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at Base Taupo - Hostel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free. This 3-star Taupo hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport drop-off
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Base Taupo - Hostel offers 42 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenware
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Heating
  • Unique furnishings

Food & Drink

The hostel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.

Element Cafe and Bar - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Base Taupo - Hostel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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.

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Caters to adults only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.19 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Base Backpacker Hostel
  • Base Backpacker Taupo
  • Base Hostel Taupo
  • Base Taupo
  • Base Taupo Backpacker
  • Base Taupo Hostel
  • Base Taupo Hostel Backpacker
  • Taupo Backpacker
  • Taupo Base
  • Taupo Base Hostel
  • Base Taupo Hostel / Backpacker
  • Base Taupo Hostel
  • Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel
  • Base Taupo - Hostel Taupo
  • Base Taupo - Hostel Hotel Taupo

You should know

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.