Title: Base Taupo - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Base Taupo - Hostel Adults-only hotel with nightclub and fitness centre ![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/023097a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/3bcce7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/9bdf20cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/c526f3f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/3d07030b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Base Taupo - Hostel sits in the heart of town, offering a vibrant retreat where guests relax on the terrace or dance the night away at the on-site nightclub. Element Cafe and Bar serves dinner, in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and self-parking comes at no extra cost. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Gym - Free airport shuttle - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 15 - Sept 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-15&endDate=2025-09-16&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-15&endDate=2025-09-16&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=3632677&PinnedHotelID=3632677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds) | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/7dd8fe45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher Blackout curtains Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Beds ![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/7268dd6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher TV Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Shared Dormitory (4 beds) | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/e0b34644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory (4 beds) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher Blackout curtains Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Beds ![Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/2210ade7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory (6 beds) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher Blackout curtains Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Stovetop - Sleeps 1 - 6 Single Beds ![Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds) | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/0ab0e625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher Blackout curtains Private bathroom Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils - Sleeps 1 - 6 Single Beds ![Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary) | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/2eef4d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sanctuary) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Microwave - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/f9ba4f1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher TV Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom - 43 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Double Room, Ensuite | Individually furnished, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3632700/3632677/5d3eeb11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Fridge Dishwasher TV Blackout curtains Portable fan Private bathroom - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTaupo-Hotels-Base-Taupo-Hostel.h3632677.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTaupo-Hotels-Base-Taupo-Hostel.h3632677.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, Base Taupo - Hostel is on the Strip 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 local 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 waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.68871%2C176.06976&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gYqqh92xq1xxoU4jMavE9ZIrV-s=) 7 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo, 3330 ### What's nearby - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Huka Falls - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬1 min walk - ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 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 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property - Tour/ticket information, barbecues and a billiards/pool table Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Communal kitchens with fridges, dishwashers and microwaves - Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking within 50 metres - Street parking available - 24-hour free airport drop-off shuttle on request - Ski shuttle nearby - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Free manager's reception ### Restaurants on site - Element Cafe and Bar ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Nightclub - Ski storage - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a lake - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 4 floors - Built in 2008 - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Free local calls - Heating - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Mobile key entry - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### 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 The property charges 2.19 per cent for credit card payments Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.19 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Base Taupo - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Base Taupo - Hostel? > 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? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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