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Base Wanaka

Hostel

Wanaka, Level 1, 73 Brownston Street

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BASE Wanaka offers dorm-rooms and private guestrooms in the centre of Wanaka. The hostel is only 2 blocks from the lake and close to many local shops, cafés and supermarkets.

This backpackers offers modern and comfortable dormitory style accommodation, including special female-only dorms. There are also a number of normal guest rooms with private en suite facilities. Bedding is included in all room types.

Communal facilities at BASE Wanaka include a TV room and internet café. There is a fully-equipped guest kitchen and a lake view balcony for everyone to use. The Mint Bar Café is open from 16.00 hours every day and offers a good selection of value meals.

Rooms: 47
Rate: 24 - 153 NZD
Hotel chain: Base

Hotel information

Base Backpackers Wanaka is located in the centre of town and offers guests facilities such as Global Gossip High speed internet café with wireless capabilities, private rooms with LCD TV’s and ensuite bathrooms, quality linen with fully made up beds, Sanctuary - Female only rooms, state of the art TV room, on site guest laundry and fully equipped guest kitchen with lake view balcony.

Hotel Facilities

General:		Parking, Restaurant, Bar, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Elevator, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Ski Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Designated Smoking Area
Activities:		Skiing, Karaoke, Hiking, BBQ Facilities
Services:		Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Food & beverage

Mint Bar and Café is open from 4pm offering excellent service and value priced high quality meals.

Area information

Base is right in the centre of Wanaka. Located two blocks from the lake and in the middle of Wanaka's shops restaurants and bars this is the most convenient budget accommodation in town!

Local attractions include Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World, Warbird Museum, Wanaka Beer Works, Wanaka Autumn Arts Festival (late March), fishing, skiing, wineries.

Travel information

To and from the airport: Shuttles and taxis are located outside the airport terminal and will drop you off at our front door. The cheapest way to get to BASE is by shuttle as taxis cost more. When you are ready to leave, just ask our friendly reception crew to book your return shuttle to the airport.

Driving: Finding BASE is very easy as we are located in the centre of Wanaka on Brownston Street right behind the New World car park.

Backpacker Buses: Backpacker buses will drop you at our door - just tell the driver you are staying at Base Wanaka.

Important information

Please note that for bookings of more than 2 guests, beds in the same room cannot be guaranteed.

Check-in time is between 07:00-20.00 hours. Late check-in outside of these hours is possible in the Mint Bar.

Hotel Policies

Check In:		14:00-22:30
Check Out:		10:00-11:00
Cancellation Policy:		Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: 12.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable. Meal Plan: There is no meal option with this hotel. Parking: Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:		American Express, Eftpos, Euro/Mastercard, Visa