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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Taupo

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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$165
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun

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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
Separate bedroom
  • 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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About the area

Map
63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 2.9 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

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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
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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
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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.
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.

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 Taupo (TUO) and 13 minutes' walk from Lake Taupo.

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The Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

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

8/10

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

10/10

Great little place, owner friendly and helpful
1-night trip

8/10

Great location. Quiet and small, so not super busy so relaxing.
1-night trip

10/10

Fabulous stay, fabulous owners ... will be back again soon !
1-night trip

10/10

This quaint property has a great proprietor who readily showed us wonderful places to go in the area and made good suggestions for our limited time. The room was comfortable and the standing fan was very helpful. This historic property is in a very walkable location to the lake.
1-night trip

10/10

The Lake Motel was one of coolest and most wonderful places we’ve ever stayed. The apartment was decorated so artistically, and the owner was an absolutely special lady. One of the best experiences in our New Zealand travels!
2-night trip

10/10

Room was pefect for what we needed and we loved the retro style.
2-night trip

10/10

This cute retro hotel is a short walk to the Lake. It has the best service ever - truly retro in a good way! They still tidy the room daily, bring fresh towels, offer laundry service, free bike loan, and are so helpful and informative. Highly recommend!
3-night trip

10/10

Check in was very smooth. We were showed to our room by a very friendly host. Our room was clean, tidy and had everything that we needed for our 1 night stay. Plenty of places to eat within a reasonable walking distance or short drive. Would return if we ever came back to this area.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellence place to stay, very friendly and homely

10/10

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

10/10

Great friendly place to stay will stay again

8/10

Quiet and continent.
1-night trip

8/10

A really cute place to stay.
1-night trip

10/10

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👍
1-night trip

10/10

The property was very clean , very comfortable and a great location. Would definitely stay there again.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hosts, simple and nice spot outside the hustle and bustle
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Great motel and very convenient
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly and clean and within easy reach of the town and main attractions
2-night trip

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly knowledgable hosts and comfortable clean well equipped unit.
2-night trip

10/10

Such a lovely spot! We really enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Very clean, comfortable beds and quiet
1-night trip