From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel at home here at Barrington Motel. There is a lot to see and do in the North Island’s central plateau. Barrington Motel provides an ideal base for you to adventure both on and off the beaten track and explore all that Lake Taupō has to offer. Providing a relaxed environment, clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodation for the discerning traveller, families and groups of friends, with self contained studios and 1 bedroom units all within 5 minutes walk to town and the lake. All rooms are self-contained, with kitchenettes. Now ..... have you heard of the personalized casting service G3?..." Well here at Barrington Motel we offer the latest AppWorx G3 Technology which will allow you to stream Netflix, Skygo, TVNZ On Demand in fact just about all your favourite shows directly from your mobile device onto the flat screen TV in your room, just make sure you have the apps loaded on your phone before you leave home ! You will also have over 30 Free to Air Television Channels including Music Channels PLUS over 500 "On Demand" Movies at your fingertips ! This will become “a must have” anywhere you choose to stay in the future ! You will also have "Free" private individual room casting Wi-Fi network in your room and an Alarm clock Radio that will charge your phone for you :) Plus we offer private off street parking. Pets are welcome too, please ensure you advise us in advance if you wish to bring your pet with you, as not all rooms are suitable for pets, so a quick call will avoid any disappointment on arrival. Our rooms are all set well back from the road so you are assured of a good nights sleep without the passing traffic noise, and our parking is private as well, as well as being off street, vehicles are not visible from the road, we even have room for a trailer or two !

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Taupo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Taylor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff, very easy check in and out, great facilities and location.
  • Dallas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I have always stayed at Barrington when in Taupo and is my motel of choice.
  • Metua
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was lovely and clean had a very cosy feeling Loved that it was close to everything Very quiet

Property surroundings

Facilities of Barrington Motel Taupo
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Barrington Motel Taupo takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Barrington Motel Taupo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3.75% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Barrington Motel Taupo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Barrington Motel Taupo

  • Barrington Motel Taupo is 0.6 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Barrington Motel Taupo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Barrington Motel Taupo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Barrington Motel Taupo include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • Guests staying at Barrington Motel Taupo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The prices at Barrington Motel Taupo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.