Hostel in Taupo
4-Star Hostel
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety
Amenities at Based by the Lake
Restaurant
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Shared kitchen
Ski in/Ski out
Laundry services
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Taupo
Available Rooms
Things to know
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Early check-ins and late check-out requests will be accommodated upon request and based upon availability. Unauthorized early check-ins and late checkouts will incur a penalty fee.House rules
- Kids allowed, fees apply
- No parties or events allowed without prior approval, fees apply
- Must be 25 or older to rent
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vogo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vogo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vogo
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Nice location
8.8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
The location is excellent for the lake, bars and restuarants. There is no parking with the hotel, but you can find free parking nearby, but it is limited. The hotel is very tired and needs some TLC, but it has everything, including a well equipped shared kitchen.
The lady on reception was really helpful and helped move us to a twin room as I had forgotten to request it.
Ideal for a short stay.
8.8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
Good location. A little noisy at night because of the music from the bar across the hotel but it's fine with us. We were still able to sleep. With common kitchen where you can cook and eat.
5.2 / 10·Apr 2026
Good: the location is really near to the town centre and you can access everywhere easily.
Not good:
- Noise cancellation is bad, you will hear the opposite bar all night.
- Staff: didn't give any instruction. All they do is give us the key and tell us which our room number is. We didn't know the motel has kitchen with fridge and microwave until we're checking out.
- Facilities: dirty floor, lack of blanket. The water pressure is really weak. There's no hairdryer inside the room, you have to deposit $20 to get it from the counter (we didn't do because it's inconvenient).
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