79 Mere Road, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
#7 of 60 hotels in Taupo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1244 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Joseph
United Kingdomna
Great size room with view over the lake from the outdoor seating area. Clean throughout with good size bathroom. About an easy 15min walk into Taupo along the lakeside.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Brigita
United KingdomBooked a sea view. Was not disappointed. So welcoming we extended our stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Mortlock
New Zealandthe big heated pool. the spotlessly clean large rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ciska
New ZealandSlightly 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
Peters
New ZealandA 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
Garry
New ZealandHamish 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
Elizabeth
New ZealandParking 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
Rufus
AustraliaIt'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
Michelle
United KingdomIt 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
Paulette
New ZealandVery lovely place, great location and lovely owners
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Mauro
BelgiumNothing
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
Shaarn
New ZealandNot 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
John
New ZealandNothing
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
Diane
United KingdomDistance from centre
View of lake
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Nikki
AustraliaAccom very pricey. Parking limited and a bit hectic
Lovely property in great location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing - 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
Katrina
AustraliaThermal tub needs a refresh.
Great location. Comfortable bed. Very helpful owners.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Gill
United KingdomCould 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
Collins
New ZealandThermal 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
John
AustraliaParking 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
Mingmeng
Chinait is better if the Bathroom are more modern.
View
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Emerson
New ZealandThat 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
Emma
AustraliaSitting 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
Andrea
United StatesThe 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
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