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Reviews of Baycrest Thermal Lodge 4.5 stars

79 Mere Road, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand

#7 of 60 hotels in Taupo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1250 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booked a sea view. Was not disappointed. So welcoming we extended our stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    fantastic boutique motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the big heated pool. the spotlessly clean large rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Lovely central lodge with awesome facilities and friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly dated, but everything we needed. I honestly didn’t mind

    Excellent location. Lovely facilities and super friendly hosts. Central enough, but away from the town noise. The outside pool is a massive hit with the kids and the views are incredible. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    A perfect little nook, Will definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Studio with Thermal Pool
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hard to navigate car parking but they did let us have an extra car park as the place wasn’t completely booked. That was really kind.

    Lovely place. Comfy layout. Loved the private pools out back with the mini native bush garden! Friendly staff. Great attention to detail. All round good time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hamish and Caren ( hosts ) were absolutely lovely,they were so awesome and friendly, the perfect couple to be managing a Motel. They were 12 out of 10 hosts.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a bit tight for my ute, nothing a few back and forth didn't fix. I was there for the motor racing.

    One of the best motels I've stayed in. Heated floor,heat pump,spa bath, king bed, heated swimming pool. Balcony with lake views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Rooms are a little tired, but the spa is great. 20 minute walk to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's a good 20 minute walk out of town, the room is quite dated and it feels a little expensive for what it is.

    Room is dated but everything is OK. The private thermal spa is great, if not a little 'rustic'. Room is a great size and well equipped and there's a great pub just up the hill called The Mole and Chicken that is well worth eating at.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Would have liked to have stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little dated, with wear and tear in the kitchenette area and the plunge pool could do with a paint, but it was very clean and had all you needed.

    The room was a great size, with good facilities. We loved the big outdoor pool and the plunge pool with our room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very lovely place, great location and lovely owners

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The apartement was very well equipped and the room was quite big with a small terrace ( view on the lake ) . The staff was nice and helpfull . We had the possibility to use the laundry without paying anything . This accomodation has a free parking and there are supermarket in the area . We did not use the swimming-pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel in an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to dislike. Sound insulation between rooms could be slightly better when next due for a renovation (this can be solved by overlaying another 10mm piece of gib board over the existing walls)… but that’s nit-picking!

    Fantastic location, great spa bath, comfortable bed, excellent air conditioning unit that doesn’t dry out your throat or blow directly on you and lovely private balcony with views of the lake. We’ve stayed at many hotels in Taupo over the years whenever we’re in the country and this is definitely one of the best so far!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Good location and good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Thermal Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Baycrest Thermal Lodge was in a very good location near Lake Taupō village but not too close to the Centre. Good amenities and lovely pool to swim in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    A very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Distance from centre

    View of lake

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Great family accommodation, would go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accom very pricey. Parking limited and a bit hectic

    Lovely property in great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    The place was just what we needed and met or exceeded all our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - it couldn’t be better.

    The accommodation was spacious and really well equipped. The pool was also lovely. The staff were extremely helpful and kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location and comfortable bed. Very helpful owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thermal tub needs a refresh.

    Great location. Comfortable bed. Very helpful owners.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could hear your neighbours movements, quite thin walls

    Very clean, comfortable room, enjoyed the thermal spa bath. On edge of town, near Lake Taupo 20 mins walk into centre. Recommend the Mole & Chicken restaurant and bar.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Great place and would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Thermal pool was not warm but owner was unaware and was on to fixing it straight away. Meanwhile he filled up a thermal spa in a vacant room for the kids to enjoy! Much appreciated.

    We booked two rooms. They were both exceptional in layout, cleanliness and came with kitchenettes and spa bath. One had a wonderful view of Lake Taupo and balcony to sit out on.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location, excellent hosts and very good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking was a bit tight although flexible in terms of finding a suitable park.

    Great views from an excellent motel with very friendly hosts. Extremely clean and comfortable, well appointed and comfortable bed. Quite spacious with a large balcony overlooking the lake. Good value for money and close enough to 'town'. Very quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Great viewing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it is better if the Bathroom are more modern.

    View

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Loved it can’t wait to bring my partner back one day!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I couldn’t afford to stay longer but that’s a me issue lol

    So beautiful and clean love the spas

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    The Thermal bath was amazing with a glass of wine, and the service was very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Thermal Pool
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sitting in the thermal bath with a glass of wine after dinner was the highlight. Friendly service and food delivery

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Taupo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The shower water got most of the bathroom wet when we showered despite our attempts to place towels and make sure the curtain could block the spray of the water. Although we were supplied with more towels for our next day :)

    The staff was super friendly and helpful. She gave us recommendations for places to eat as soon as we arrived. Our favorite was the 2 mile sailing Club for drinks and pizza. The bed was comfortable and thermal pool was nice to experience. We were thankful to have available laundry facilities to use too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Would love to stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    Fabulous property! Amazing host who came up our rescue when we locked our entry key in the room. Loved everything about the room and conveniently located too.

    Stayed in March 2024

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