56 Lake Terrace, 3350 Taupo, New Zealand
#18 of 60 hotels in Taupo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 564 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 May 2024
Christina
New ZealandCouch a little uncomfortable.
The hotel is right across from the lake and very close to all the restaurants and shops.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Lucy
United KingdomLovely location near the lake. Parking outside the door. Comfortable Bed, all the equipment you need.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Helen
New ZealandNo negative faults
Great Location, Friendly on-site helpful Staff, Spotless cleanliness, Great pressure in shower and wonderful Spa bath. Small veiw of lake stayed in number 9 on 2nd level and warm afternoon sun.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Janette
New ZealandSofa very uncomfy and lacked a lounge chair. Tv bit challenging to get to work.
Perfect location, easy walk to eateries, and town, and lakefront. Unit exceptionally clean, tidy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Tatiana
New ZealandGreat location, just across the from the lake and a walking distance from the town center. Comfortable car park and the motel looks so tidy with the white color of the walls.
I love the layout of my room number 2, Very tidy, warm and welcoming room has everything I wanted.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Carol
New ZealandAll great
Great parking and access to restaurants. Loved the spa bath
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Neil
New Zealandexcellent location tv wouldn't work the lady went out of her way to remedy the problem
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Regina
New ZealandN/A
Beautiful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Blair
New ZealandReally well presented, true value for money. I m not often impressed with the cost of staying in Taupo as a fellow kiwi, but this motel showed that service and presentation should be important, and it was. I would stay again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Joy
New ZealandI slept in single bed, had to prop mattress sides with pillows to stop rolling out
Clean with good facilities.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Jason
New ZealandHelpful and pleasant staff. I was accidentally overcharged due to a computer system issue, but the staff sorted it out quickly and pleasantly. Thank you!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Debbie
New ZealandSofa could have been more comfortable
Room size was good Bed comfortable Shower great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Saji
New ZealandEverthing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Alan
New ZealandIt’s a shame it’s getting so dated. The couch, bed and chairs in the dining needed updating for comfort.
Very clean and tidy. Close to amenities, restaurants and the water front. Comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Gail
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing.
Check in was easy and efficient, the lady who checked us in was friendly and helpful. The room was spotless, bright and comfortable, with everything needed for our stay. The bedding and towels were good quality. Excellent location, close to the shops and restaurants. Overlooking the lake.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Chee
MalaysiaNothing to complaint about.
Location is superb, basic facility like laundry room, in-room iron and ironing board are available, heated bathroom with excellent hot shower pressure too. We also met a very friendly and cheerful hotel manager.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
William
New Zealandcomfortable bed , handy to where we wanted to be, quiet.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Natalie
AustraliaClean, Comfortable and quiet. Just a stone throw away from lots of eateries. Across the road from the lake and mountains in the background - gorgeous. Staff are lovely. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Hilary
AustraliaIt’s very basic in terms of what’s provided in the kitchen. A coffee table or side table both in the living room and next to the chair outside would have improved the comfort level.
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The unit was quiet and had all the basics. Shower was great and bed comfy (room 1 was very quiet).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Valerie
New ZealandThe location was excellent, just parked car at motel and walked everywhere,as it was only less than a minute into town. Get up in the morning and walk along the Lake front was so nice. Would definitely come back again as it was our second visit there, thanks so much for our stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lyn
New ZealandFantastic location. Short walk to shops, cafes. Across the road from the lake. Perfect location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Lauretta
United StatesThis accommodation was excellent for our three day stay! Great location, spacious room, prompt attention from staff when needed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Jennifer
New ZealandThe bed was a little uncomfortable, you moved every time your partner moved. There was a lot of noise from youths on the Saturday night.
The location was fantastic. We could easily walk to town and to the lake.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Graeme
New ZealandSuper central and spotlessly clean. The owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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