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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Taupō

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1960's Suite | Terrace/patio
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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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

  • Pet friendly
  • 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
$73 nightly
The total price is $85
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1970's Suite 3 | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

1970's Suite 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1960's Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

1960's Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330

What's nearby

  • Taupō 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
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Lake Motel

The Lake Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Free bike rentals and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators 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
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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 onsite self parking
    • Onsite 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
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Marina nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/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 elevators.
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 to 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 rentals. Enjoy amenities like 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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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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Reviews

8/10 Very good

good location, plenty of space in the apartment, fair price
mark, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

The small and cozy building makes things feel personal and Di is a fabulous host. Very accommodating and the coffee is hot! The little kitchenette is so nice to have when you’re traveling
Anna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent motel with fabulous themed 70s.rooms. Loved the artwork!
Jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful little studio with everything you need.
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was a real retro motel and was very well kept. The Owners were very welcoming, approachable and helpful. We were given an upgraded unit at no extra cost. The motel is situated in a good area, close walk to the Lake. It was a very enjoyable stay which we greatly appreciated.
Vonney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellence place to stay, very friendly and homely

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly place to stay will stay again

8/10 Very good

A really cute place to stay.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Frances Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Molly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay

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.
Francis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jenni, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel and very convenient
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay!

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