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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This hot springs hostel also offers a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.
Based by the Lake - Hostel has designated areas for smoking.
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Shared microwave
- Designated smoking areas
- Shared refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Billiards or pool table
- Vending machine
- Total number of rooms - 34
- Free WiFi
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
Based by the Lake - Hostel offers 34 accommodations. This Taupo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Shower only
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Heating
- Bedsheets provided
- Toaster
- Number of beds 1
- Cleaning supplies
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
Based by the Lake - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Handrails in stairways
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Nearby Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Horse riding nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Rock climbing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hot springs nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Skydiving on site
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at anytime
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are available
Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Masks are not compulsory at the property
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Contactless food service / room service is not available
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Mobile key entry is not available
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Smoke detector
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
Debit cards
No gap period between guest stays
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
We should mention
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Hotel Names
- Based by the Lake
- Based By The Lake Hostel Taupo
- Based by the Lake - Hostel Taupo
- Based by the Lake - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
- Based by the Lake - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Taupo
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