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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Taupō

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Nestled near the airport, The Lake Motel offers a serene escape with free WiFi and laundry facilities. Enjoy the scenic garden, fire up the barbecue grills or rent bikes to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

Room options

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living room

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1960's Suite | Living area

1960's Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1970's Suite 3 | Living room

1970's Suite 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330

What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Lake Motel

  • Enjoy your visit to Taupō with a stay at The Lake Motel. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Parking

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

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 in Taupō Central, a short 7-minute drive from Taupō Airport (TUO) and 13 minutes' walk from Lake Taupō.

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Reviews

The Lake Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is dog-friendly, allowing guests to bring their pets along on holiday. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, spacious, quiet and well positioned. The owners were so friendly and lovely. We only stayed for one night but it totally worth it
Kaan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff excellent facilities and very clean
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Funky decore, nice kitchen, close to everything, very comfortable
Gail, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the themed hotel and rooms were very clean
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable studio with lovely furnishings
emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and cozy, with an easy-to-use kitchen, a TV, and a very comfortable bed. Great location too, close to the lake. The shower is excellent as well. Staff is very friendly.
Sara Filipa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great room but very compact
gurpreet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms looks exactly like the picture and is very clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen had all the stuff I needed. I arrived quite early and as the room was ready already I was allowed to checkin, which was very nice. I could rent a mountain bike for free. The staff and the owner were super friendly and dropped me at the bus stop when i left, as the Uber didnt want to accept the ride. I would stay there again.
Ronny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Booked in pretty last minute and the staff were super friendly and helpful and the room was amazing. We are wish we could have stayed longer!
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay in a lovely property.
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay here very much. Cute little bungalow room with everything we needed. Owner was very friendly and recommended places to see in the area, and the local pub for dinner which was great. Close the windows in the evening or sandflies come to visit. Minor detail. Recommend this lovely spot.
Thaddeus, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great place to stay, had everything we needed. Great location, would stay again
Hayley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great affordable motel in a quiet area!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and had everything we needed. Loved the retro themed decor and it did not feel like a motel. Tony and Di were friendly and their accommodation is reasonably priced and highly recommended!
Gina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The 'garden' room was tiny, but well equipt for our overnight stay. The fridge, microwave & kitchen crockery are hidden away in half a built-in wardrobe. The bathroom was spacious and in pristine condition. My wife and I had a comfortable night.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, we stayed 7 nights from 26th dec to 2nd jan family of 4, 3 adults and one child and our 2 dogs. The staff were really nice and non judgemental of the breed of our dogs. We really appreciate that they allow dogs. First time we have been able to have them with us when away. It saved alot of doggy separation anxiety. So greatful we could have them with us. Highly recommend The Lake Motel
Our dogs having a kiss in the morning sun haha
Fabulous relaxing room.
We were aloud to use our coal bbq from home and had a nice court yard to use.
ferolini, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quaint and comfortable place to stay

We stayed one night but were happy with the space of our unit..separate bedroom and spacious bathroom.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little place, owner friendly and helpful
LEISA, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Quiet and small, so not super busy so relaxing.
PAUL JEFFERY, 1-night trip
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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 trip
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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 trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thanks Tony, we enjoyed our stay. Loved the small retro flat, super comfy bed. Perfect for our stay in Taupo🙏
Jay, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very relaxing and comfortable overnight stay with a fridge to keep our food and drinks in and mini kitchen for preparing our own breakfast with coffee plunger for making that special brew. We would definitely stay here again.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The motel is conveniently located and is very clean. It's pet friendly but with no adverse smells. We managed to leave some valuable items and the owners were very quick to find them and have them ready for a relative to pick up. We'd stay here again.
Bruce, 1-night trip
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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 trip