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Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley.

The Motel staff was very helpful, we were a little late checking in by car but the staff waited until we arrived and informed us of many travel and dining suggestions.

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9.2
Superb
1,184 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

the excellent location and Christine, the host of the motel

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9.1
Superb
2,012 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Alpine Lake Motel offers modern self-contained accommodation in the centre of Taupo. The property features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free car parking.

Alpine Lake Motel is located within 10 minutes’ walk to a number of shops, restaurants and lake activities.

The room was so lovely, staff were lovely Noticed the amount of thought and love that went into the guest handbook Kitchenette included 2 hobs which was sooo handy Everything felt so pre thought so we had no concerns!

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9
Superb
1,396 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry.

The view from the balcony was amazing. The bed was very comfortable. The location was very convenient to shops. Definitely will stay there again!

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9.1
Superb
1,361 reviews
Price from
£151
per night

Boulevard Waters features a thermal plunge pool and free on-site parking. Located in a quiet location on the shores of Lake Taupo, the property offers rooms with an in-room double spa bath plus lake/mountain views.

Motor Lodge Boulevard Waters is a 5-minute drive from Taupo centre and Taupo Airport. Huka Falls is a 10-minute drive away.

This was an amazing experience, great customer service, Fantatsic location and all the small things attended too and included.

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9
Superb
728 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Situated beside the town center of Taupo and opposite a park, eMotel offers contemporary, boutique accommodation with lake views from each room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

eMotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the majestic Huka Falls and the Wairakei International Golf Course. Waikato River is a 20-minute drive away.

This establishment is awesome. Great value for money and real good location, within walking distance to the shops and restaurants, and a view of the lake. Nice kitchen with all you need, including a washing machine and dish washer.

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9.3
Superb
667 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake. Guests can relax on the deck around the outdoor heated swimming pool.

Very well set up for everything, well-stocked kitchen (including very sharp knives!), nice swimming pool and hot tub, and in a great location right on the beach. Would absolutely stay here again.

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9.1
Superb
560 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodation on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub.

The modern units have either lake, mountain or pool views and all include a spa bath and a well-equipped kitchenette. Modern amenities include air conditioning and TV reception.

We loved the friendly front desk staff, spacious apartment, and great warm pool and hot tub with a view of the lake from our balcony.

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9
Superb
730 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

All guest rooms at the motel feature an outdoor balcony or patio. Some apartments also offer sweeping views of Lake Taupo. At The Village Resort each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

The rooms are fabulous and very spacious. It’s more like a home than a hotel. They have everything you need, kitchen. laundry and tea. This is probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I highly recommend.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,315 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

Chevron Motel is located in Taupo and provides air-conditioned rooms. All rooms feature a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a patio with a mountain view.

The rooms in the motel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Chevron Motel features certain units with lake views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle. All units at the accommodation are fitted with a seating area.

Bed warmer was amazing. Well-supplied kitchen.

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8.3
Very good
1,355 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Boulevard Waters
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 728 reviews

    Boulevard Waters features a thermal plunge pool and free on-site parking.

    The service was excellent and the room was awesome

  • Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 560 reviews

    Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake.

    Hot spa pool is fab. Receptionist is kind and helpful.

  • The Reef Resort
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 730 reviews

    The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodation on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub.

    The shower was nice and hot and the room was absolutely spotless

  • Baycourt Lakefront Motel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,148 reviews

    Situated directly opposite Lake Taupo, Bay Court Motel offers refurbished modern rooms and apartments with free WiFi, cooking facilities and separate lounge areas.

    Excellent location close to town and an easy walk.

  • ASURE PRINCE motor lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,361 reviews

    Ideally located just 100 metres from the shores of Lake Taupo, Prince Motor Lodge offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.

    Great location, fantastic restaurant, superior large rooms

  • Sails on the Lake
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,684 reviews

    Sails on the Lake offers self-contained accommodation directly opposite Lake Taupo. Most rooms offer lake and mountain views. Free WiFi, daily service and free car parking are included.

    Everything - clean quiet and conveniently situated

  • VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,732 reviews

    Situated by the lake, VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL has a refurbished 500 sqm deck with an outdoor setting and stunning views of the lake and mountains.

    The cost to view/proximity to the city was excellent

  • Windsor Motel
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 280 reviews

    Windsor Motel is set in Taupo, within 16 km of Taupo Events Centre and 16 km of Huka Prawn Park.

    Amazing location. Happy with the facilities provided.

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  • Lake Breeze Motel
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 408 reviews

    Situated in Taupo, 37 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Lake Breeze Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    Great hosts and location. Will definitely stay again

  • The Lake Motel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 621 reviews

    Just 500-metres from the waters edge, The Lake Motel offers free WiFi and free bicycle hire. It features an outdoor dining area with BBQ facilities.

    Loved the rooms in this property. Very comfortable.

  • Accent On Taupo Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 590 reviews

    .Situated on the edge of Lake Taupo, this motel features a hot tub and BBQ facilities. It offers contemporary self-contained rooms and apartments with Sky 50+ channels, and complimentary WiFi.

    Staff very welcoming… exceptional cleanliness … quiet

  • Central Inn Taupo
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 75 reviews

    Set in Taupo, 37 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, Central Inn Taupo offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Very comfortable and handy to everything we needed.

  • Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,145 reviews

    Located opposite the shores of Lake Taupo, this motel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Every unit includes 50 plus satellite channels and free WiFi.

    Location, easy to walk to town and all the amenities

  • Camellia Court Family Motel
    Budget options available
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,162 reviews

    Only a 20-minute walk from the beach, Camellia Court Family Motel offers self-contained accommodation and dormitory rooms with free WiFi. Taupo town centre is just 15 minutes' walk away.

    Friendly staff, amazingly cheap, and great place to stay

  • Silver Fern Lodge
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,941 reviews

    Just 7 minutes’ walk from Lake Taupo, Silver Fern Lodge features a sunny terrace with lake views.

    Clean, nice and supportive staff, quiet place, comfy

  • Tui Oaks Motel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,135 reviews

    Tui Oaks Motel offers free Wi-Fi and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Taupo town centre. All accommodation includes satellite TV, and most have panoramic Lake Taupo views.

    The Accommodation was very satisfactory, thank you.

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  • eMotel
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 667 reviews

    Situated beside the town center of Taupo and opposite a park, eMotel offers contemporary, boutique accommodation with lake views from each room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

    Ease of access, clean and tidy. Everything you need.

  • Acacia Lake View Motel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,011 reviews

    Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

    Great location, well appointed and immaculate rooms.

  • Baycrest Thermal Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,361 reviews

    Offering panoramic views of Lake Taupo, the luxurious self catering apartments at Baycrest Thermal Lodge feature free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The shores of Lake Taupo are only 100 meters away.

    Very lovely place, great location and lovely owners

  • Alpine Lake Motel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,400 reviews

    Alpine Lake Motel offers modern self-contained accommodation in the centre of Taupo. The property features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free car parking.

    Nice and tidy cute space we had for our family of 5

  • Dunrovin Motel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 470 reviews

    Dunrovin motels, one of the pioneer motels in Taupo, established in 1962, has welcomed many visitors from all over the world.

    Good facilities and comfortable. Staff exceptional!!

  • The Village Resort
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,315 reviews

    Located in Taupo, The Village Resort provides air-conditioned rooms and barbecue facilities. This property also provides guests with a children's playground.

    Clean, spacious with loads of facilities in the units

  • 52 on Rifle Motel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 597 reviews

    Just 300 metres from the lakefront of Waipahihi Bay, 52 on Rifle Motel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub.

    Comfortable and clean. Walking distance to town centre.

  • Great Lake Motel Taupo
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 589 reviews

    Great Lake Motel Taupo is located opposite Lake Taupo, offering accommodation 2 minutes' walk from Taupo town centre. Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and satellite channels.

    Great location, so close to the restaurants and shops.

  • Bella Vista Motel Taupo
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 934 reviews

    Bella Vista Motel Taupo offers comfortable and modern accommodation just 800 metres from the shores of Lake Taupo. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi access and cable TV.

    Cosy, well laid out room. Very clean and comfortable.

  • ASURE Ascot Motor Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,527 reviews

    This spacious modern motel is situated in quiet location, just 7 minutes’ walk from Taupo town centre. All studios and apartments have a fully equipped kitchenette and private balcony.

    Room was clean, comfortable and had plenty of space.

  • Gables Lakefront Resort
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 680 reviews

    Located across the road from Taupo’s main beach, Gables Lakefront Resort offers stunning lakefront views, free Wi-Fi and a family spa pool. Some apartments boast their own private spa pool.

    The room was nice and clean The Lakeviews were awesome

  • Cascades Lakefront Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,706 reviews

    Cascades Lakefront Motel is located on the edge of Lake Taupo and has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi and cable TV are included. There is plenty of free parking for trailers and boats.

    Location was awesome. Great views & beautiful scenery

  • Chevron Motel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,355 reviews

    Chevron Motel is located in Taupo and provides air-conditioned rooms. All rooms feature a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a patio with a mountain view.

    Nice and tidy room. Accessible. Complete kitchen needs.

  • Beechtree Motel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,089 reviews

    Beechtree Suites offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and free gym access just 400 metres from Lake Taupo. It is within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.

    This was perfect... clean comfortable easy to find

  • Clearwater Motor Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 743 reviews

    Overlooking Lake Taupo, Clearwater Motor Lodge boasts direct beach access, a hot spring plunge pool and barbecue facilities.

    Fantastic location and incredibly warm, plus huge rooms!

  • Colonial Lodge Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 387 reviews

    The charming and peaceful Colonial Lodge Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in the heart of the North Island. Guests can enjoy relaxing strolls alongside the scenic shores of Lake Taupo.

    Hospitality was amazing, was perfect for our needs.

  • The Cove
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 984 reviews

    Located on the edge of Lake Taupo, The Cove offers luxury rooms with satellite TV and either fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes.

    Great location, very clean, helpful friendly staff.

  • Lake Taupo Motor Inn
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,959 reviews

    Lake Taupo Motor Inn offers free Wi-Fi, a heated outdoor swimming pool and two outdoor hot tubs. It is located less than 5 minutes’ drive from Taupo’s town centre.

    Staff was very friendly. Comfortable and clean room.

  • Le Chalet Suisse Motel Taupo
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,119 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and Free WiFi, Le Chalet Suisse Motel Taupo is just a 2-minute walk from New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo.

    Very comfortable beds and a great view of the lake.

  • Mountain View Motel
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 369 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Lake Taupo, Mountain View Motel features a barbecue area with outdoor seating. It offers self-contained accommodation with satellite TV. Free parking is available on site.

    Great place for a stop over Ifeal for our circumstances

  • Chantillys Motor Lodge
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,022 reviews

    Overlooking the beautiful Lake Taupo, Chantillys Lodge offers heated accommodation with private balconies and flat-screen satellite TV.

    Everyone happy and accommodating just a great place

  • Absolute Lake View Motel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,190 reviews

    Located across the road from Lake Taupo, and within 2 minutes' walk from Taupo's restaurants and shops, Absolute Lake View Motel features an indoor solar-heated pool, a hot tub, sauna and fitness...

    The view was great... very central... clean and comfy.

  • Lakeside Taupo Motel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 215 reviews

    We are situated on Lake Terrace with the beautiful Lake Taupo in front of the motel.

    No fuss & excellent communication with personnel

  • Karaka Tree Motel
    Central location
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,624 reviews

    Located opposite Lake Taupo, Karaka Tree offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and Sky TV. All upstairs studios offer a private hot mineral spa bath.

    It’s close to town and across the road from the lake

  • Oasis Beach Resort
    Central location
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,164 reviews

    Situated on the shores of Lake Taupo, the Oasis Resort features a large heated swimming pool, indoor and outdoor spa pools, and a tennis court.

    Awesome location, cruisy place, great pool and spa

  • Barcelona Motel
    Central location
    4.9
    Scored 4.9
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 124 reviews

    Barcelona Motel is housed in a Mediterranean-style complex and features a private courtyard. A 5-minute walk from Taupo’s town centre, it offers free parking on site and free Wi-Fi access.

    Nice and big. Liked the balcony off the living area.

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Motels that guests love in Taupo

  • Avg. price/night: £107.28
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,011 reviews
    We loved everything about this motel. Will be back again.
    Carmel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.22
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,184 reviews
    Very nice clean comfortable motel. Polite, helpful staff.
    Christine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.28
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,011 reviews
    Excellent location right on the lake and near the restaurants. Some lakefront motels down the street have heavy construction in front; this one did not. Comfortable room, more spacious than I expected from the listing. Good toiletries. Friendly couple at the desk.
    Gwyneth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.22
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,184 reviews
    Very nice and Super clean hotel , The Manager was very friendly and helped us a lot , Parking was very convenient, location was perfect - restaurants and shops very near and also the Taupo lake was near -me and my family enjoyed Taupo and staying in Ashbrook motel - Should've stayed more ..
    GOLDIE
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £104.90
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,684 reviews
    Standard motel room with older-style fittings and with a good view of Lake Taupo, and quite comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the spa after walking the Tongariro Crossing. A pleasant walk into the centre of the town, and a good coffee van located just across the road and along a bit.
    Bruce R
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £126.62
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 470 reviews
    Loved how convenient this motel is. Loved how clean it was. Loved the check in and check process was. Free parking onsite
    Christine
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £90.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,361 reviews
    This motel / motor lodge is fantastic - top location near all amenities, lovely clean rooms, comfortable beds, quiet, lots of parking.
    Craig
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.35
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,527 reviews
    Great motel, contactless check in went smoothly, room was a good size and once again i went for the spa bath option which was really awesome after a long day on the road. Bed is comfortable and although i didn't meet the owners the cleaning staff are very friendly.
    Allan
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 728 reviews
    We stayed in a ground floor apartment with spa. Great size. Loved the thermal pool at the Motor Lodge, especially as we were staying in Winter so it was quite cold outside but the pool definitely warmed us up. Very clean rooms and you can see the decor has been updated/refreshed recently. The rooms were also very warm due to thermal under floor heating. Would absolutely stay here again especially with the lake front views that the motel offers.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.35
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,527 reviews
    Excellent location and extremely kind staff who went above and beyond to help us out. We had a parcel go missing that was directed to the motel and they were so patient, kind and helpful in doing what they could to resolve the issue. The rooms have great cooking facilities for a motel, and housekeeping were non-intrusive with times. Free parking and a good amount of free wi-fi was also exciting.
    D
    Danica
    Young couple