GETAROOM DEALS
-
-
-
Rooms
Adults
Children
-
-
Map
Why make a GetaroomTonight.com Reservation?
- Compare hotel deals at over 2M hotels, apartments, resorts and bed & breakfasts worldwide
- Free Price Guardian Price Drop Protection
- No booking fees
- Easily manage your bookings online
- Secure transactions
- It's fun to Getaroom!
7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330 (show map)
Hostel Overview
Formerly Base Taupo
Before December 2020 Based by the Lake was known as Base Taupo
Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you
Hotel prices fluctuate. Book now, we will check prices each day for you and then let you know how to re-book if an even better price becomes available.Rooms List
4 Bed Ensuite Dormitory - No ChildrenSetup a Price Alert for Based by the Lake
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Based by the Lake. If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.
When the hotel goes on sale you will know straight away from the daily email and be able to book with confidence that you've got excellent value.
Facilities of Based by the Lake
General
WiFi everywhere
Activities
Billiards, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Horse riding, Mini golf, Ski storage, Skiing, Water park
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant, Vending machine (drinks)
Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage, Safety deposit box
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Sun terrace
Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry
Miscellaneous
Adult only, Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Bathroom, Carpeted, City view, Electric kettle, Fan, Free toiletries, Heating, Lake view, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
-10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that bookings for more than 2 guests in a dormitory room, bedding in the same room cannot be guaranteed.Please note that Based by the Lake does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Traveller reviews
Lance “Superb”
26 May 2025
Everything the one positive thig I like I could park my motorbike in the lobby a peace of mind knowing it is safe
Kayla “Cheap, clean stay”
07 May 2025
Nice simple clean room with a small tv. Clean and spacious bathroom along with nice soaps and shampoo. Good kitchen/cooking facilities.
Chris “Comfortable, central, close to many eateries, good value”
06 May 2025
The location was good, room clean & tidy, was warm. Thank you.
Raymond “Fair”
28 Apr 2025
Location was awesome, parking easy. Room warm and clean. Staff friendly and helpful.
