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Base Wanaka in Wanaka, New Zealand

Level 1, 73 Brownston Street, Wanaka, Wanaka

Prices per person per night USD

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Twin PrivatePrivate Room with 2 single or bunk beds, sleeps 2 people. If you wish to book this room for 1 person you must book both beds in the room.: Twin Ensuite, (two single beds) Ensuite bathroom, Plasma TV. Central heating in all rooms, hotel quality linen On arrival receive a 2 4 1 voucher to use in our Mint Bar Hairdryers and Straightners available at Reception. Ensuite * US$32.38 US$32.38 US$32.38 US$32.38 US$32.38
Double Bed PrivatePrivate Room with 1 Double Bed, sleeps 2 people. If you wish to book this room for 1 person you must pay for the equivalent of 2 people.: Double Ensuite Room .Super King bed, ensuite bathroom, plasma TV. Central Heating in all rooms. On arrival receive a 2 4 1 voucher to use in our Mint Bar. Hairdryers and Straightners available at reception. Ensuite * US$32.38 US$32.38 US$32.38 US$32.38 US$32.38
6 Bed Mixed DormDormitory style and range in size from 2 beds upwards. They offer mixed accommodation.: 6 bed Multi Dorms with central heating, linen and security lockers. On arrival receive a 2 4 1 voucher to use in our Mint Bar and a 15min free internet card! Hairdryers and Straightners available at Reception. US$21.34 US$21.34 US$21.34 US$21.34 US$21.34
6 Bed Female DormDormitory style and range in size from 3 beds upwards. They offer Female accommodation.: Female only Sanctuary, with central heating, linen and security lockers. On arrival receive a Sanctaury pack with shampoo/Conditioner and Towel. Free bubbly hour from 8-9pm in our Mint Bar exclusive to the ladies. US$22.10 US$22.10 US$22.10 US$22.10 US$22.10
8 Bed Mixed DormDormitory style and range in size from 2 beds upwards. They offer mixed accommodation.: 8 bed Multi Drom with central heating, linen and security lockers. On arrival receive a 2 4 1 voucher to use in our Mint Bar and a 15min free internet card! Hairdryers and Straightners available at Reception. US$19.81 US$19.81 US$19.81 US$19.81 US$19.81
10 Bed Mixed DormDormitory style and range in size from 2 beds upwards. They offer mixed accommodation.: 10 bed Multi dorm with central heating, linen and security lockers. On arrival receive a 2 4 1 voucher to use in our Mint Bar and a 15min free internet card! Hairdryers and Straightners available at Reception. US$19.05 US$19.05 US$19.05 US$19.05 US$19.05

*Shower/toilet facilities in room

Reviews of Base Wanaka


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 b...

Jason, Northern Ireland, stayed on 10th Dec 09

Sanctuary at base Wanaka was possibly the poshest place I've stayed yet! Loved it!

elowes9518, Canada, stayed on 19th Nov 09

About Base Wanaka


Welcome to Base Wanaka. 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.

NEW YEAR IN WANAKA....DONT MISS OUT!! Book Now
(min stay 4 nights 29th Dec - 2nd Jan)

Cancellation Policy - 48hours prior to arrival.
72 hour New Year period

Overall Rating: 86%From a total of 22 Reviews

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Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • WiFi in Room
  • WiFi in Lobby
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Breakfast
  • Not Included
  • Continental
  • Fax Service
  • Card Phones
  • Common Room
  • Pool Table
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Reading Light
  • Key Card Access
  • Washing Machine/Dryer
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Towels Hire
  • Hairdryer for Hire
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bar
  • Café
  • Restaurant
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tours Desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair Accessible