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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property
Taupo motel in suburbs
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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1960's Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View
Unit #5 - The Courtyard | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1970's Suite 3 | Living room

1970's Suite 3

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1960's Suite | Living area

1960's Suite

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living room

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Lake Motel

The Lake Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Free bike rentals and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Marina nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Lake Motel Taupo
The Lake Motel Motel
The Lake Motel Taupo
The Lake Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lake Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lake Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lake Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Lake Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lake Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Lake Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Lake Motel like?
The Lake Motel is a short 7-minute drive from Taupo (TUO) and 13 minutes' walk from Lake Taupo.

The Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Adequate but not great value.
This a small motel a few blocks back from the lakefront. Our room was a separate "cabin" in the rear garden. It was very clean and well presented with basic amenities. The " kitchen" was a small fridge and microwave in a cupboard. The bathroom was spacious and well appointed. The bedroom/ livingroom was quite cramped although adequate. I thought this was not very good value compared with other motels in Taupo in the same price bracket.
MR K D, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lake Motel was awesome — tons of space, less than 5 minute drive to downtown Taupo, and the owner was super kind and helped us out with our laundry. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Joshua, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend booking the retro 70’s awesome stay brought back good memories of being in that era the decor was a throwback and the added touch was the couch will book again soon👍
Anthony, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Jaydene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly hosts, very clean and well appointed. There were even electric blankets on the beds for the cold winter nights! Would definitely recommend.
Leiki, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Janette, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Corazon, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Lake Hotel was very cute and comfortable. Wish we had stayed here more than 1 night just because it was so cute! Host steered us to a delicious dinner at the Mole and Chicken and we overall really enjoyed our stay.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small and friendly motel well placed for all activities. Rooms all have retro theme but are very spacious with good facilities and comfortable beds. Owners very friendly. Although we were only there for one night we enjoyed our stay. would recommend
Dorothy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Funky! Not your ordinary motel. Do it!
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bronwen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostess, gave us a free upgrade to one bed room from studio.
Roger, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room and outdoor seating area which was just what we needed after 3 weeks camping. Very clean and well-appointed. Check-in was a breeze and helpful. The owner gave us a map and recommended several activities and sites in which we were interested. I highly recommend The Lake Motel.
Laura, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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

10/10 Exceptional

All fine. Perfect for what we needed.
Nicolas, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming, very clean, great that this motel is pet friendly. Recommend.
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Motel was old and verjy small.
Stephen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts, simple and nice spot outside the hustle and bustle
Charles, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owner greeted us upon arrival and had excellent suggestions for thermal spa, dinner and other sites
Carol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay，everything is neat and convenient. Beautiful yard.
Anna, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Retro fit.. 4 women, 4 chairs, great room flow...decent shower!!
Louise, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Always love staying here, as it’s peaceful and the decor in each room (we have stayed in a few) is unique and well curated. We love the retro, mid- century vibe and the rooms are always immaculate and accommodating. They have everything you need and the motel is peaceful and secure. The best part, they are dog-friendly, which is super rare and such a relief, as it means we can keep our two pups with us on holiday. Amazing option which we are grateful for. Will definitely be back and our preferred place to stay when in Taupō.
Tamsin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review