63 Mere Rd, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand
#20 of 60 hotels in Taupo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 587 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Gary
New ZealandEverything was fine.
We didnt have breakfast, but we were thankfull for the additional milk provided. The location was very good, and we were grateful for being able to have our dog with us.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Diane
Abkhazia, GeorgiaNothing
We were upgraded to a bigger room it was very nice!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Klara
New ZealandEverything was great.
Very friendly and clean motel, we had a spacious unit and the beds were comfy. Everything was good. The motel is approx. 20 min walk from the center which is not too bad.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Laurent
Netherlandsnothing
old stylish, very fun Easiness for checkin and out
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Abbegail
SingaporeBright lights shining in from parking area meant children took forever to go to sleep
Clean and comfortable, pleasant outdoor space, convenient parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Craig
New ZealandNothing
Comfortable convenient
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Sue
New ZealandNo complaints,very pleased all good.
No complaints
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Clare
United KingdomNothing
The retro features felt very cosy. Good location for the lake and highway 1
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Owen
AustraliaStudio had everything we needed, excellent large bathroom, very clean. Back garden was lovely and was great to sit out there and enjoy a drink in the afternoon. Great recommendations for local dining. Staff were very friendly and helpful, even posted me something I left behind by accident.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Paul
New ZealandClean, comfortable and very spacious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jackie
New ZealandRoom was small for 2 adults, toaster & microwave only, BBQ outside in shared area, had to use bathroom sink to get water to wash dishes
Retro furnished motel, good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Maureen
New ZealandNothing, the room suited our purpose.
We had stayed at the motel before and found the room configuration, comfortable beds and the quietness added to our experience.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Georgia
New ZealandLovely staff, great clean room. Very nice stay for a good price
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Sharon
New ZealandOur shower was blocked so only I was able to take a shower before bed. Given it was late a night when we returned from our evening out and we left early to meet with a shuttle to start the Tongariro crossing we were unable to relay the issue at the time.
Room was tidy and clean and comfortable. Helpful host and handy location to town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Richard
AustraliaDid’t have breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Pamela
New ZealandSmaller than what we needed but we managed.
Location and cleanliness
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Michael
United StatesThe location was great. A two minute walk from a beautiful swimming beach on Lake Taupo. The unit was nice and big, like a small apartment. So much better than staying in one room with no room to move.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Rebecca
New ZealandThe Lake Motel was a clean, tidy and quaint place to stay. The rooms were set up with Retro Vibes... and it was fun to stay in a 'mini 60's Retro Museum' for a couple of nights. The Hosts were welcoming and helpful and we had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. The Motel was a little way away from the town centre, but it was nice to have the quiet and be away from the hustle and bustle of Taupo township. Location wise, it was close to the Debrett's Hot Pools. Also a wonderful and economical trip down memory lane. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Rabady
New ZealandWalking distance to the lake. Nice quiet location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Phoebe
New ZealandLoved the retro theme and styling. Everything I needed was provided, and it felt very homely.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Dave
New ZealandThere was nothing that we weren’t happy with.
Didn’t have breakfast but Location was fine.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Sandra
New ZealandWell appointed, containing everything you’d need, nice and clean, spacious with lovely grounds.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
David
New ZealandThe weather
Theme
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
John
New ZealandVery good location. Easy to get to central Taupo and easy to get onto the road back home.
Stayed in January 2024
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