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Description of Base Wanaka
Welcome to Base Wanaka backpacker hostel. Only minutes walk from what can only be rated as one of the most beautiful lake and mountain vista views in the world. With two floors of accommodation, BASE Wanaka is setting a new standard in budget with luxury backpacker accommodation. Enjoy your dinner on our second floor guest kitchen balcony while watching the sunset - which is second to none! BASE Wanaka has an excellent, central location; just minutes walk to shops, cafés and local stores. Superior facilities, fun communal areas and friendly local staff make this the perfect place to stay. Mint Bar and Café is open from 5pm offering excellent service and value priced high quality meals. Base Wanaka is a Qualmark 5 Star Backpacker property! Features • Fully made up beds with hotel quality linen rooms • Under bed lockers in multi-share rooms • Private rooms with LCD TV's and en-suite bathrooms • Sanctuary - Female only rooms • Central heating • Laundry, drying room during ski season. • Fully equipped kitchen with balcony • State of the art TV room with free DVD hire • Global Gossip internet café with wireless capabilities • Base Travel desk for expert advice and exclusive deals Reception open from 7am to 8pm (late checkins after 8pm please see the Mint Bar) • Mint Bar and café located On-site SPECIAL OFFERS VIP card holders will receive $1 off their room rate per night, minimum Fun Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what to do in and around Wanaka 'The Mint Bar is a brand new Bar/cafe, with great interactive entertainment and drink specials every night We also accept group bookings of 20+ people. Cancellation Policy - 48hours prior to arrival. 72 hour New Year period
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Reviews of Base Wanaka
Base Wanaka has a rating of 86% from a total of 96 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Base Wanaka
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ivanaeleftheriadis9736 says:
“ Very clean, good location, downstairs bar quite fun. Overall, fantastic. ”
Posted: on Jul 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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catherine2davidson6446 says:
“ When we arrived at the hostel the beds we were given were unclean with old sheets. We were told it was not there fault and that we would to deal with it ”
Posted: on Jul 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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j10ayl6916 says:
“ The girls on reception are awesome but some of the guys really need to learn how to deal with customers! ”
Posted: on Jun 23, 2010 // Rated: |
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pokeef says:
“ The sanctuary room was lovely and warm! The bar underneath wasnt too bad with thanks to the earplugs included. I have to say a special thanks to the 2 blonde girls at the front desk(Ortho especially) who helped me when I was nearly stranded by my bus company but luckily got me a place at the... more ”
Posted: on Jun 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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hevadent4049 says:
“ Fantastic place to stay, very clean and modern. Nice atmosphere. Definitly stay here again and recommend it to others! ”
Posted: on May 28, 2010 // Rated: |
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doyle-m4906 says:
“ rude staff, cleaners didn't actually clean anything what u expect from a base hostel really! ”
Posted: on May 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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jiating12161265 says:
“ Room too small and no wardrobe. ”
Posted: on May 24, 2010 // Rated: |
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helenmirvine3451 says:
“ Excellent place to stay on all levels of service,ambiance,cleanliness etc. The staff were absolutely wonderful. Thank you. ”
Posted: on Apr 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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efalcone8305 says:
“ This is a party hostel, which I do not usually stay at. However, the place is -immaculate- and the twin ensuite rooms are among the nicest, if not the nicest, I've stayed in. A great place to relax in your room and catch up on sleep. Or to party. Do not stay here if noise of shenanigans... ”
Posted: on Mar 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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jimtur says:
“ Very clean and well mainitained hostel. Very little individual character to the place and a very loud bar downstairs that plays music till 3a.m. ”
Posted: on Mar 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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paolo718 says:
“ The double room was new, secure, had a clean bathroom and was very nice and comfortable. The $8 bbq at the downstairs bar was very welcome. Only issue is the corporate grey colour BASE insists on painting all their hostels - the BASE chain does not have any character. ”
Posted: on Feb 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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kpjarvinen9004 says:
“ Stayd in a private double room which was almost like a hotel room. Bathroom was quite new and very clean. Hostel's alcohol policy was the only minus. Would recommend. ”
Posted: on Feb 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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naomifreeth468 says:
“ lovely clean accomodation and would definately stay here again ”
Posted: on Jan 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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BlueWizard says:
“ Great hostel, very new. Bathrooms were exactly how hostel bathrooms should be: clean, well-maintained, great water pressure. Best thing is the location: the hostel is right beside a giant supermarket! This is a huge drawing card for me, because it means you can make cheap and convenient meals... more ”
Posted: on Jan 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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re-tucci7627 says:
“ we stayed in a private room, and everything was perfect! would definitely recommend! ”
Posted: on Jan 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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limestonemusic7329 says:
“ This is the worst hostel I've been in in all of New Zealand. It is very clean, but it feels like a prison. Everything is cramped. There was one small kitchen for all the rooms. We were cramped into rooms like sardines. And they have a no alcohol policy. I'm 29 and I can't even keep a beer in the... more ”
Posted: on Dec 29, 2009 // Rated: |
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emmamoomin says:
“ The hostel was very nice and I would recommend staying there to a friend, however if you are staying in a room at the back of the building it is very noisy due to hostel bar/club being on the lower ground floor. Also when we were there over Christmas some of the staff were a bit rude. ”
Posted: on Dec 29, 2009 // Rated: |
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jaselawson says:
“ Decent base hostel. Kitchen is a little small and dated. Bunk beds are hideously creaky and noisy. Aside from that its at the same level as other base hostels. ”
Posted: on Dec 13, 2009 // Rated: |
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elowes9518 says:
“ Sanctuary at base Wanaka was possibly the poshest place I've stayed yet! Loved it! ”
Posted: on Nov 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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jopark says:
“ Excellent clean hostel with hotel standard rooms. Much better value than Queenstown and a great location. Plus the staff were really friendly/helpful too. Only downside was that we were opposite TV room which was a bit noisy but that stopped by 12. Also we stayed Sunday and Monday so no noise... more ”
Posted: on Nov 16, 2009 // Rated: |
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rahflguy52 says:
“ Wow, this is the nicest hostel that I have ever used. Very nice location, great price, very clean, with a nice bar with nice dinners served at very reasonable prices in the same building and a nice big grocery store right behind the hostel. It doesn't get any better than this hostel let me tell... ”
Posted: on Oct 22, 2009 // Rated: |
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timbrogan946 says:
“ It's on ok place to stay. Clean, tidy and good staff. It's not a great place to stay if you don't like noise. ”
Posted: on Sep 2, 2009 // Rated: |
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gordon5505 says:
“ Don't get a room directly over the bar. Its way too noisy! ”
Posted: on Aug 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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ericrsanchez884 says:
“ It was a nice little cozy place. All the staff members were really nice and helpful and the bar underneath the hostel I'd say is a plus. ”
Posted: on Aug 23, 2009 // Rated: |
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dickieal3195 says:
“ Not that impressed overall. My bed wasn't clean found multiple hairs in there (none of which belonged to me!) and the bar attached stays open till about 3 am and the bass rings through the entire place. Not to mention that I'm sure the beer was watered down cause after an exspensive night drinkin... more ”
Posted: on Aug 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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cole003260 says:
“ Had a sweet time in Wanaka would recommend the hostel. More like a hotel standard really. Mint bar right downstairs also pretty fun. ”
Posted: on Aug 9, 2009 // Rated: |
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toconnell306113 says:
“ The double rooms here are better than some hotels I have stayed in - well worth the money! The TV room is also good. ”
Posted: on Jul 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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Baffeld says:
“ Really good place to stay if you are visiting Wanaka. Base is perfect if you are looking to visit TC or snowpark in the day and want a bit of life in the evening, I enjoyed my stay there enough that I am going to stay at the Base in Queens town on my way back through! ”
Posted: on Jul 20, 2009 // Rated: |
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mysisterlikesblu-tack1009 says:
“ A really clean hostel with helpful, friendly staff. We slept really well the first two nights, but then on the third night the music from the nightclub below was booming through the floor. ”
Posted: on Jul 18, 2009 // Rated: |
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tgnanaharan6526 says:
“ Top hostel, really nice and new and clean. Really good location, and was really nice having a bar attached! A couple of issues with our booking but the staff sorted it out quickly and gave us a discount/some free drinks and food which was great! Would def recommend to stay here! ”
Posted: on Jul 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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Rachef says:
“ The check-in staff was superb--she let me check-in early and moved me to a quieter room, which was also an upgrade. I really appreciated it! However, I could still hear the nightclub from the new room, though it wasn't loud enough to keep me awake. ”
Posted: on Jun 30, 2009 // Rated: |
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mattandgem says:
“ great hostel, v clean and modern..gr8 location loads to do ”
Posted: on Jun 11, 2009 // Rated: |
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r4chp5673 says:
“ The hostel itself is lovely, great character. We didn't use the kitchen facilities but they looked very clean. Staff were very helpful. The only thing that would stop us returning is the noise from the Mint Bar underneath the hostel, it was very loud until late, we were in a double room and could... more ”
Posted: on Jun 2, 2009 // Rated: |
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gordonclough8533 says:
“ Nice rooms. However don;t stay anywhere near the tv room as its open until midnight so there will be blaring volume and the door slamming until well after midnight. Kitchen way too small as well. ”
Posted: on May 30, 2009 // Rated: |
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bigbazwaller says:
“ nice hostel - one of the better base hostels! Awesome TV in the private rooms! ”
Posted: on May 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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sojacq says:
“ Great new hostel, loads of computers. Had a great experience there. The staff was very helpful. Thank you!! ”
Posted: on May 8, 2009 // Rated: |
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danjsquire6452 says:
“ Awesome value for money ”
Posted: on Apr 26, 2009 // Rated: |
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chrissie8892 says:
“ Double room ensuite was more like a hotel. Nice bar downstairs with good offers. BBQ was a bit hit and miss - ladies first. ”
Posted: on Apr 13, 2009 // Rated: |
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fsmgr6389 says:
“ I thought it was a bit noisy on Friday night with the loud party nearby. Otherwise, I thought it was great! ”
Posted: on Apr 6, 2009 // Rated: |
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hayleymitc says:
“ The nicest BASE hostel I've stayed at (and I've stayed at a lot).. very clean...and had a nice atmosphere about it ”
Posted: on Apr 1, 2009 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Base Wanaka
- Communications
- Fax Service
- Card Phones
- Sport & Leisure
- DVD`s
- Common Room
- Outdoor Terraced Area
- Pool Table
- In Room Facilities
- Reading Light
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Key Card Access
- Food & Drink
- Guest Kitchen
- Bar
- Café
- Restaurant
- General
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- 24 Hour Security
- Towels Hire
- Hairdryer for Hire
- Tours Desk
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Wheelchair Accessible
