14 Northcroft Street, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
#27 of 60 hotels in Taupo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1048 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 October 2023
Louise
New ZealandNo issues - very pleasant stay
Central location, very comfortable and well appointed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Rebecca
New ZealandIf I had to say anything it would be that the shower needs a proper door as a bit of water does make the floor bit slippy.
Location, comfort and lake view. The room was so clean and tidy. The little kitchenette and veranda were a great bonus. We loved the mini golf just across the road for the kids to. The fact that there is a bar and restaurant on site was so convenient.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Nikita
New ZealandPaying for a view to open the curtains in the morning to see the lake only to be welcomed by a Sunday market blocking everything. Also at night enjoying the view and a kid and parents walking along the front of the rooms looking in
Cozy and cute room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Maxine
New Zealandthe balcony in full view of the other room balcony.
room had an awesome view but the day was windy so couldn't keep the door open or sit outside to enjoy the view.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Reece
New ZealandBeautiful view of the lake front. Staff were great, same with the rooms, which where missing nothing you'd expect.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Temahinui
New ZealandPrice point, an Air bnb would have cost the same.
Great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Ann
New ZealandLoved the view and location. Room was a good size. Had problems with the WiFi which was very frus
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Jayden
New ZealandNo Sky tv to watch some sports
Close to town with a lot parking close to rooms
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Anna
New ZealandClean. Tidy. Beautiful views.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Christina
GermanyThe towel heater in the bathroom did not work and it would be great to have a curtain inside the front door (in winter) to avoid a draft.
Privacy and bath tub, view :-)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Karen
New ZealandStaff were super friendly, and the room was spotlessly clean. Dinner was yum, and lunch was lovely as well.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Erin
New ZealandSurprised resturant was closed, need to change advertising.
Location and views
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Francis
United KingdomVery comfortable hotel with great location and facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Paul
New ZealandNothing
Great view over Lake Taupo - much bigger than anticipated
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Peter
New ZealandHad no problems
Did not have breakfast very comfortable best night’s sleep in a motel in a long time and I stay in a lot all over New Zealand staff friendly very pleasant
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Anne
New ZealandReacted to water.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Steven
New ZealandNo restaurant on a Sunday, but great choices 1 block away
Great service at reception, quality room and services
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Lisa
New ZealandA sizeable gap under the external door made it drafty in our room. Countered the heat pump, but a rolled up towel soon fixed that. I prefer separate shampoo and conditioner in the showers, so ladies bring your own conditioner.
Great location, clean room with a modern and fresh new look. Shower pressure was awesome and the bed was comfortable. We even enjoyed breakfast in bed while watching the ABs on a decent sized 50” TV. My husband could even log into his SkySports account which was a bonus! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Michele
New ZealandNothing to dislike about the whole experience.
Location, view and the restaurant
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Martin
New ZealandNot showing the All Blacks game in the bar
Easy location, amazing view.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Lynne
New ZealandThe room was very tired and looked it. Cracked paint. Old fittings. Old showers with traces of mould. Towel rails in bathroom not heated so in 1deg temperatures towels were wet in the morning. Furniture not moved for vacuuming which showed up dust and dirt. The most major thing was noise from neighbors due to no soundproofing. The walls are paper thin. I stayed here with my family in the 70s and I think some features of the cabinetry were the same but have since been painted up a bit.
The staff were great upon arrival. The studio room was small but perfect for a couple of nights. The room was well equipped with a microwave and mini kitchen appliances. The room had that hotel feeling of being very clean and tidy. Parking right at the door. A nice balcony with table and chairs. Beautiful uninterrupted view of the lake and mountains. The tv with chromecast was a bonus. The on site facilities were great with room service from the restaurant available. The location was literally a 2min stroll to the main town centre. And directly across the road from the lakefront.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Liz
New ZealandI followed the instructions on how to operate the heat pump, but not being familiar with heat pumps, did not realise the device on the wall had to be removed and then used like a TV remote in order to operate the heat pump. Consequently, as the temperature outside plummeted to minus three degrees, I had a very cold night without heating. I think their instructions need to be edited for ignoramuses like me.
The location was good. The room was very clean. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Karaka
New ZealandDriveway lip too high
Dinner
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Ruth
United KingdomThe towel rail no longer works in the bathroom.
Lovely staff, very welcoming and helpful. Easy walking distance into town/restaurants/cafes etc. The room had stunning views over the lake to the mountains. It is quieter (out at the front of the hotel) now the new road has been completed which is a bonus. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom a good size. Will definitely return again.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Jane
New ZealandThere was a weird hot/cold water tap and no sink in the room. It was very awkward to fill a water bottle but ok for a cup of tea.
Lots of parking and a good location close to town and a restaurant onsite.
Stayed in June 2023
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