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Clearwater Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Waipahihi with outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Studio (First Floor) | Lake view
Studio (First Floor) | Living area
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View
On the beach
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

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Studio/Family Beach Level

Studio/Family Beach Level

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 47 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio (First Floor) | Lake view

Studio (First Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Beach Level)

Studio (Beach Level)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 39 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Located just 3.1 mi (5 km) from the airport, Clearwater Motor Lodge offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Mediterranean motel include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 35-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 25 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 18 costs NZD 25 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Clearwater Motor Lodge
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Taupo
Clearwater Hotel Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Clearwater Motor Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Clearwater Motor Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Clearwater Motor Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Clearwater Motor Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request. The charge is NZD 25 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Clearwater Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Clearwater Motor Lodge and nearby?
Clearwater Motor Lodge has an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bath.
Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes an espresso maker, a coffee maker and a toaster.
Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Clearwater Motor Lodge like?
Clearwater Motor Lodge is in Waipahihi, a short 5-minute drive from Taupo (TUO) and 17 minutes' walk from Lake Taupo.

Clearwater Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very clean. Beautiful view.
June, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived to a lovely warm room (thermally heated) which is good in winter. Well set up, comfortable bed and spa bath. View over the lake was what I wanted. We'll appointed. Stepped out of the property onto the lakeside walkway.
Wendy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

Room was very warm due to thermal heat under the foundations, perfect in mid winter a little too warm for late Sept. air con works well. Plumbing quite noisy from rooms close by.
Susan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

View - amazing!!!
Claire, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well appointed – great place to stay and relax – loved it
Lisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Service was terrible
Staff were extremely hard to communicate with and we’re very accomodating.
Letitia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, excellent views of lake, friendly staff.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Def recommended
Very happy with the service and the room, thank you. Very clean, modern decoration with everything you need. Great shower pressure too. Only slight negative was that we ordered a cooked breakfast and it arrived almost cold. Otherwise loved it thank you!!
Christie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The views. The spa pool
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Have stayed here in the past and is starting to b a bit shabby , plastic flowers , carpet starting to lift , have to get in spa to put plug in and step out onto carpet
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly welcome room was excellent and clean
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family friendly rooms with access to the water. Mineral pool and in room Spa baths.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable spacious ,spotless place with great views ,kitchen well supplied ,spa bath amaaazing! breakfast not up to standard of rest of property
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything we wanted in an overnight stay accommodation was present with top of the list being a comfortable bed and good bathroom facilities. Good quality internet is also important and this was provided.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little Tired - Overall Okay though
very clean and tidy just a little run down but not too bad the pool was in need of a big clean but the room and bathroom were very clean bathroom needed a little upgrading - but overall happy to be fair.
Ckelly, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean. Serviced daily. Very friendly helpful staff. Loved the hot mineral pool.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good motel was the cleanest l have had. The couple were very nice. Right on the lake, could walk down the path to the Lake.
LORRAINE, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic views, a really lovely spot! Staff very friendly. Clean and comfortable rooms.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location with a great view and a good coffee stop just down the walkway
Simon, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome receptionist, great room right on the lake front with out door area
Debbie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view over the lake and in room large spa pool
Michelle, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lakeside and view. We were not on walking level so lots of steps.
Sharon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review