Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking spot. Please note that parking may have height restrictions.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability, and should be arranged in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Guests should contact the property for more specific details regarding accessibility features.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Taupō Central, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and the Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It is approximately 0.8 miles from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests. The pool is operational seasonally, and specific hours may vary.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free, but guests should confirm specific policies directly with the property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property requires advance requests for cribs or infant beds, which may be subject to availability. Extra beds are not specified, and guests should contact the property for confirmation and any associated costs.

Lake Taupo Motor Inn, Taupō - Comfortable Accommodation

Average nightly price at Lake Taupo Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$121
February	US$120
March	US$110
April	US$112
May	US$88
June	US$86
July	US$94
August	US$88
September	US$97
October	US$106
November	US$102
December	US$106

What guests think

At Lake Taupo Motor Inn, guests highlight the convenient, walkable location near the lake and town, clean and spacious rooms, and friendly staff, while noting occasional noise between rooms and variable maintenance or cleanliness around the pool and spa.

On-site parking is available but can be tight, and the guest laundry carries noticeable fees and has occasional problems. Downsides include firm beds or pillows for some, limited privacy from certain windows, and occasional hot water or Wi‑Fi issues. Overall, it suits travellers prioritising value and convenience over polished finishes.

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Facilities

Pool and spa facilities are appreciated but cleanliness and maintenance can be inconsistent; on-site parking is available yet tight for some vehicles, and the guest laundry attracts relatively high fees and has occasional issues.

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Trevor

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean spacious room, parking a little tight

8

kevin

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was a bit dirty but the grandson loved it. Shower heat was great but could use more water pressure.

8

Michelle

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall good however place was tired. Pool paint worn off bottom of pool and chips out of pool stairs. Door stops falling off walls in room. Room smelt of seafood which was off-putting. Rooms dark and dated colours. Floor was dark carpet but had stains and felt dirty and treads coming out of carpet.

10

TERAANIA

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was too tight.

10

Stephanie

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and spa were very popular

8

Judith

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool temp was great, Spa could have been cleaner but everything else was great. Clean tidy room and serviced great.

6

Mark

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel is alright. Not far from downtown and an easy walk to the lakefront. They advertise a pool and hot tub but they’re very poorly maintained and VERY dirty. We couldn’t use either. Room itself was fine. AC worked. Beds had some sort of electrical device in them with a cord leading out. I think it was a heated mattress pad but anyway it was really uncomfortable to have it digging into your back. Our windows only had blackout curtains. So you either had all the light coming in and no privacy or you were turning your lights on during the day Not sure I’d stay here again.

6

Peter

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in process was reasonably quick and the location is decent enough. The rooms are okay although some things looked quite dated ie. TV but still works fine. I'm not a fan of the shower design as the shower curtain does not stop water splashing below it which means wet floor everyhere around it which includes in front of the toilet as well as the sink. Parking was also not the best as. I needed the disability spot and it was very hard to get to it as space was quite narrow and combined with people who can't park properly, made it impossible to maneouver to it.

6

Geoffrey

1 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel felt tired, hot tub wasn't clean and nor was the BBQ. Guest laundry not working. Pretty basic all round in my opinion. Cheap, but not very cheerful.

6

Jill

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

$20 for a load of washing is exhortation!!!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are commonly described as very clean or spotless. A few guests reported odors, ants, slow drains, or missed replenishment/servicing.

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10

Susan

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless. Staff friendly and approachable. Highly recommend. Would stay there again.

6

Lynda

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The room is very old and run down, and it appears there has been little to no upkeep of the property, with a stronger focus on guest turnover. Although laundry facilities are advertised, they come at a charge of $25 per load, so we chose to use a laundromat in town instead. There is a kitchenette, however it is not adequately equipped to cook a full meal. Only one pot and one pan are provided, and they cannot be used on the hotplates at the same time. No toiletries are supplied, so be sure to bring your own body wash, shampoo and conditioner. The two-bedroom family unit feels like it needs a thorough clean and would benefit greatly from some updating. On the positive side, the rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable.

8

Shripad

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Accomodation was average cleaned. Shower was blocked and room service was not done until we mentioned to office staff and everything was done and was in order. The only one thing is less utensils to cook. However, it is pretty good accommodation considering it is motel.

8

Eric

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A quick walk to the restaurants and shops. Easy to find parking and check-in was quick. Our room was spacious and generally clean but the toilet and shower were slow to drain.

6

Michelle

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I arrived booked for two nights and on check in was allocated to a room which smelled strongly when I entered. It was a bit like burning but off. I opened both doors to create a through breeze and unpacked. It was too bad to handle so I went to reception. They had the no vacancy sign on. She gave me an air freshener spray which I used in large volume and then returned as requested. I spent the night in that room but it smelt badly all night and I was awake at 5am. I was at reception a few minutes after it opened at 8am and said it was not ok and could I have a different ground floor room please. I was allocated a new one without difficulty. The woman said that she suspected people had burned something in their previously. I was both validated and frustrated at once. That means you put someone into an access room knowing it smelled bad. I have multiple conditions triggered by things like this. I was so frustrated by that. I do feel bad for them, they were done wrong by their prior guest, but they passed that on to me. Not acceptable and I will not be returning. I also noted she didn’t actually apologise for the inconvenience at all.

8

Julie

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean spacious airy room, friendly reception staff

8

Christine

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were really happy with our stay at Lake Taupo Motor Inn. The location was perfect, easy walking distance to the lake and main shops. The room was spotless and comfortable.

8

Rachell

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean and tidy. Weird smell in room like spicy ethnic food or similar. Well appointed with the layout. Bathroom and kitchen clean and tidy, beds very comfortable, air conditioning in lounge kept bedroom cool too. Definitely recommend

10

David

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, close to the town centre. The one bed unit we had was very good indeed - smaller bedroom in the front, walk through to a bathroom and kitchenette, then a large bedroom with dining table and chairs, armchairs, and a balcony. Everything spotlessly clean. Staff at reception very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

10

Tracy

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, friendly welcome on arrival, plenty of free parking

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently spacious, with some offering in-room spa baths and lake views. Downsides include firm beds or pillows for some, thin walls and noise from neighbors, limited privacy from certain windows, and occasional hot water or Wi‑Fi issues.

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Jono

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the short notice for booking and availability, heated pool and spa. Didnt like " super king bed " was extrealy uncomfortable, had what felt like a block of wood down the middle and what felt like next to no matress, left with a really sore back for the 3 hour drive home the next morning

8

Daniel

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location in terms of where it is in Taupo but the room I had looked right out to the neighbouring residential property and into their kitchen etc. No privacy unless the curtains were closed.

10

Tania

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room with an amazing view of the lake and mountains. The spa bath was amazing and our 3 month old absolutely loved her first little swim in it. The bed was very comfortable

10

malcolm

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation at a great price. Very clean and spacious well appointed unit. Very close to all amenities in Taupo. Great view of the lake from the balcony. Were fortunate to be upgraded to a superior room. This was our first stay here but will certainly stay here again when staying in Taupo.

10

Michelle

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Good rooms with huge spa baths Will stay again

10

Kerryn

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fantastic with plenty of parking. The only downside, which really wasnt too bad at all was that the bed was a little uncomfortable and the pillows were very uncomfortable and hard. Otherwise it was a fantastic stay.

10

Grady

21 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a spa room, hot water wasnt working properly and was still the same in the morning so had cold spa and showers

8

Theresa

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was quick, the room was modern and warm. The bathroom was excellent. We particularly liked the choice of not having the accomodation serviced. A sweet lady did ask us, after our return if we needed fresh towels because she saw the "No Service' sign. However a big disappointment was that the WiFi was not working. This caused us considerable inconvenience as we were away from home for two days.

6

Hayley

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to town centre. Easy walk. Noisy neighbours, as walls very thin! Could hear them in the bathroom. Shower needs draining.

10

Joseph

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge room in a good central location

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful with efficient check-in. A few guests reported lapses, including slow resolution of noise issues, being assigned the wrong room, an early housekeeping entry, or brusque reception.

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10

Eric

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Clean, well kept. Very friendly reception.

10

Ali

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff at reception. Great room.

4

Myles

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room, front desk was rude and smell was bad around room.

10

Jane

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. Handy location for restaurants and shops

10

A M

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was friendly and very efficient. Room was very clean and equipped with all that is needed without any wasteful packaging on products or supplies. The in-room spa tub is a great feature. Easy walk to town when the weather is good.

10

Niki

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

we very much enjoyed our stay here, spacious/clean rooms and very friendly staff! can't wait to come back :)

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VALERIE

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff, as well as the cleaning staff, are very friendly. However, the hotel is somewhat outdated, the studio’s equipment is very basic, and the 6 m² terrace faces the neighbor’s boundary wall. Upon our arrival in the early afternoon, we were confronted with constant noise: shouting, loud laughter, conversations, and music coming from a group of guests in the rooms above ours. Their behavior was also disrespectful, as they were throwing empty beer cans onto our terrace and the neighboring one. I went several times to report the issue to the reception and asked for a room change, but no alternative was offered. The manager spoke to the guests, but nothing changed. We had to keep our window closed at all times, yet the noise remained perfectly audible. The situation continued the entire day, from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. I must say that I have never experienced anything like this in a hotel, and I am extremely disappointed. As we had an additional night booked, I returned to the reception the next morning to explain that I had paid for two nights and deserved to sleep without earplugs. Fortunately, on the second day, after further action from the manager, we were no longer disturbed by noise. The hotel staff should have immediately moved us to another studio, even if it meant placing us in a more expensive room at their own expense, as this would have been the minimum expected in such a situation.

10

Jon

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very fast and easy check in. Lady on reception was Incredibly lovely. The room was spacious and very clean. Beds were slightly uncomfortable, from just what we are used to but we were only staying one night so was perfectly fine. Would highly recommend for the price especially as we had the luxury 2 bedroom apartment.

8

Liz

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn't expecting much due to not being on the lake front, but it was a pleasant surprise. The pouring rain didn't hamper anything - it gave us something to listen to and look at when looking out the window towards the lake - not the best view of that, but good enough. The room was at the back on the top floor (room 13) with a little 2 single bed room annex before heading into our main bedroom (with the kitchen and dining in the same room. We had a balcony but couldn't use it because of the rain - no worries. Net curtains need to be put up - if you want to not shut the curtains as evening comes, you kind of have to - everyone can see inside. In the morning, this wasn't nice either - no nets, must dress before heading to the loo if you open the curtains. The only bug bear I had was in the morning. I was getting changed in the single room annex and the cleaner burst in - around 9:00 am (an hour before we were supposed to check out by). She didn't knock, didn't say anything, just burst in - I was fresh out of the shower and not dressed. I did complain to the admin but i doubt anything was said to the cleaner - we were leaving at that point. The bed was comfy as, slept like a log, snug as a bug with the electric blanket - pity about the other stuff.

4

Mike

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were given the wrong room when we checked in and needed to be moved later on. Despite the management explaining the rule around no noise after 9pm there were several groups creating noise throughout the night even through until 3.40am in the morning. Not great.

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Location

Consistently praised as an easy walk to the lakefront, shops, and restaurants, and generally quiet while still central. Some rooms lack views or face neighboring properties, which can limit privacy.

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Daniel

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location in terms of where it is in Taupo but the room I had looked right out to the neighbouring residential property and into their kitchen etc. No privacy unless the curtains were closed.

8

Dave

21 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic view of lake and mountain. Easy walking distance to town.

8

peter

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced suite within easy walk to town. Quietness a bonus

8

Carlene

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location - easy walk in to town. Very clean, tidy and comfortable.

8

Gary

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location within a good walk to the lake frontage.

10

Lisa

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in Taupo. Easy walk to the shops and restaurants. Good off street parking.

10

Juliet

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place to stay in centre of town

8

Christine

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were really happy with our stay at Lake Taupo Motor Inn. The location was perfect, easy walking distance to the lake and main shops. The room was spotless and comfortable.

10

Darren

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

Liz

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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1 $91	2 $92	3 $91	4 $102	5 $116	6 $124	7 $159
8 $102	9 $102	10 $102	11 $102	12 $100	13 $123	14 $129
15 $102	16 $102	17 $102	18 $102	19 $102	20 $128	21 $127
22 $92	23	24 $119	25	26 $92	27	28
29 $92	30 $101

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