Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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About this property
Dip into one of the 4 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Dip into one of the 4 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. This motel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and 2 mi (3.3 km) from A.C. Baths.
What's nearby
Lake Taupō(0.7 miles)
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre(1.3 miles)
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens(1.3 miles)
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery(1.3 miles)
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp(1.4 miles)
Taupō Hot Springs(1.6 miles)
Spa Thermal Park(1.7 miles)
Three Mile Bay(1.8 miles)
Waikato River(1.8 miles)
A.C. Baths(2 miles)
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station(2.2 miles)
Golf Club Taupō(2.4 miles)
Four Mile Bay(2.6 miles)
The Landing Lake Taupō(3 miles)
Five Mile Bay(3.2 miles)
The nearest major airport is Taupō Airport (TUO)(3.7 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Kayaking
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Fence Around Pool
Parking (Self) (free)
Location
6 Taharepa Road, Taupō Central, Taupō, New Zealand
Lake Taupō (0.7 miles)
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (1.3 miles)
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens (1.3 miles)
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery (1.3 miles)
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp (1.4 miles)
Taupō Hot Springs (1.6 miles)
Room options
13
Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (Partial View)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
301 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPrivate PoolPatio
17
1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (Upper Floor No Spa)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
BalconyBalcony or TerraceAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
8
Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (Upper Floor , No Spa)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
20
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
840 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
26
One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (Adult Only)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
409 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatioIndoor Private Spa Tub
18
Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPrivate PoolPlunge Pool
21
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPrivate PoolPatio
Guest reviews of Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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What guests think
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At Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only, travellers consistently praise the friendly hosts and the relaxing geothermal facilities, including multiple outdoor pools and private in-room tubs, alongside a handy lakeside location with views and an adults-only setting.
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At Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only, travellers consistently praise the friendly hosts and the relaxing geothermal facilities, including multiple outdoor pools and private in-room tubs, alongside a handy lakeside location with views and an adults-only setting.
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable but many note dated decor, occasional maintenance issues, and some noise between units or from upstairs. Guests appreciate easy parking and walkability to town and the lake, though a few mentioned intermittent facility limitations such as pool closures or limited laundry options. Expect a friendly, low-key stay focused on soaking and lake views rather than modern luxury.
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Facilities
Geothermal facilities are a highlight, with multiple outdoor thermal pools and many rooms featuring private mineral tubs; the adults-only setting feels relaxing. A few guests noted occasional closures or limits, including laundry or pool refurbishment.
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Joanne
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stay here for the spa facilities! We absolutely loved access to the outdoor spa facilities, with 5 different temperature tubs. We also enjoyed the tub in our room. The facilities were perfect to recover from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing! The lady on reception was a delight. Housekeeping were great - nice clean room. The kitchenette and its items could do with a bit of an upgrade but we enjoyed eating out in this area anyway. Thanks for a great stay.
Stay here for the spa facilities! We absolutely loved access to the outdoor spa facilities, with 5 different temperature tubs. We also enjoyed the tub in our room. The facilities were perfect to recover from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing! The lady on reception was a delight. Housekeeping were great - nice clean room. The kitchenette and its items could do with a bit of an upgrade but we enjoyed eating out in this area anyway. Thanks for a great stay.
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Gavin
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wow! They have 3 large warm thermal pools out the back. They were so lovely we didn't get time to use our room's private spa.
Wow! They have 3 large warm thermal pools out the back. They were so lovely we didn't get time to use our room's private spa.
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Sharlene
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spa pool is not a spa pool, there are no jets, in the king studio. Its a tub with thermal water. But its hot, you can add what tempeture you like. King bed is hard. Thermal pools are really nice, there are 5, all at different tempetures. It was a great and relaxing motel. Very close to the lake, staff are awesome and friendly.
Spa pool is not a spa pool, there are no jets, in the king studio. Its a tub with thermal water. But its hot, you can add what tempeture you like. King bed is hard. Thermal pools are really nice, there are 5, all at different tempetures. It was a great and relaxing motel. Very close to the lake, staff are awesome and friendly.
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Emma
Dec 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The motel is in a great location, set back from the main road so you don't hear the traffic noise, but just across the road from the lake front. The thermal baths were wonderful to soak in too. The staff were all very lovely and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
The motel is in a great location, set back from the main road so you don't hear the traffic noise, but just across the road from the lake front. The thermal baths were wonderful to soak in too. The staff were all very lovely and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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Ethan
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved how it was adults only and the room was perfect
Loved how it was adults only and the room was perfect
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Renee
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was nice and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. There is a small dairy and take away shop within a few minutes walk. I used my private spa pool and the main pools during my time. FYI, not a big deal to me, but in the private room you can only access the water for the spa tub between 7:30-9:30am, then again at 2:30-11:00 pm. But the main pools are open so...I did like that it was adult only! It was very relaxing and I would stay again.
Room was nice and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. There is a small dairy and take away shop within a few minutes walk. I used my private spa pool and the main pools during my time. FYI, not a big deal to me, but in the private room you can only access the water for the spa tub between 7:30-9:30am, then again at 2:30-11:00 pm. But the main pools are open so...I did like that it was adult only! It was very relaxing and I would stay again.
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Joshua
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Carol at the front desk made the entire stay lovely and enjoyable. She had great advice. The pools were amazing, bring plastic cups as no glass is allowed.
Carol at the front desk made the entire stay lovely and enjoyable. She had great advice. The pools were amazing, bring plastic cups as no glass is allowed.
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Belinda
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What an amazing place to stay! We had a room with a private thermal spa and garden dining - our room opened out into a cute enclosed courtyard where we ate a romantic dinner then enjoyed a luxurious spa! The spa garden was delightfully decorated with a ceiling of artificial plants, and golden tiles, and romantic lighting. Truly a treat! I should have taken more photos! Also, I loved the silver jewel themed bathroom tiles, and the vintage tea cups. Totally recommended for a unique and special getaway!
What an amazing place to stay! We had a room with a private thermal spa and garden dining - our room opened out into a cute enclosed courtyard where we ate a romantic dinner then enjoyed a luxurious spa! The spa garden was delightfully decorated with a ceiling of artificial plants, and golden tiles, and romantic lighting. Truly a treat! I should have taken more photos! Also, I loved the silver jewel themed bathroom tiles, and the vintage tea cups. Totally recommended for a unique and special getaway!
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Monique
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The spa area was very nice and the 4 thermal pools were definitely the highlight of this property. I would give that area 5 stars. The room, however, I would only give 2 stars due to the age of facility and it being very dated and in desperate need of remodeling and repair. The room was clean and the bed was fairly comfortable. We had a king suite on the 2nd floor and during our stay it rained heavily and the roof in the dining room began leaking and dripping onto the carpet. When we brought this up to the property owner, she did not seemed too concerned about it and also seemed to be aware of the leak. She did not offer to compensate us in any way or offer another room. If you visit, I highly recommended the spa but skip the motel stay.
The spa area was very nice and the 4 thermal pools were definitely the highlight of this property. I would give that area 5 stars. The room, however, I would only give 2 stars due to the age of facility and it being very dated and in desperate need of remodeling and repair. The room was clean and the bed was fairly comfortable. We had a king suite on the 2nd floor and during our stay it rained heavily and the roof in the dining room began leaking and dripping onto the carpet. When we brought this up to the property owner, she did not seemed too concerned about it and also seemed to be aware of the leak. She did not offer to compensate us in any way or offer another room. If you visit, I highly recommended the spa but skip the motel stay.
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Cheryl
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The pool was not available. The laundry was not available.
The pool was not available. The laundry was not available.
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Cleanliness
Reviews commonly describe rooms and pools as clean, with regular servicing. A minority reported issues like dust or pests and some areas needing a deeper clean.
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Felix
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place needed a deep clean and had issues with both roaches and ants. Bed was comfy though
Place needed a deep clean and had issues with both roaches and ants. Bed was comfy though
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Alexander
Feb 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Thermal pools were great and super nice after a long walk! Easy to get to the lake and town from the hotel.
Super friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Thermal pools were great and super nice after a long walk! Easy to get to the lake and town from the hotel.
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Carol
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to Lake, very nice staff. Very pokey room, caught a cockroach & many ants. I understand this is an older Motel, & we stayed there because it was cheaper then most. The staff do their best, we enjoyed the chocolate pieces left each day.
Close to Lake, very nice staff. Very pokey room, caught a cockroach & many ants. I understand this is an older Motel, & we stayed there because it was cheaper then most. The staff do their best, we enjoyed the chocolate pieces left each day.
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Debbie
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a room with a hot tub. It was great! Having your own private pool is perfect for a getaway. We did notice some areas lacking in cleanliness, such as dust on skirting boards and behind things. The room was also cold when we arrived, which was not ideal in August. Would stay again though.
We had a room with a hot tub. It was great! Having your own private pool is perfect for a getaway. We did notice some areas lacking in cleanliness, such as dust on skirting boards and behind things. The room was also cold when we arrived, which was not ideal in August. Would stay again though.
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Michael
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All of above stood out. The room was spotless staff amazingly friendly and happy to assist in every way, but the best part is the on premises hot mineral pools Nothing beats submerging in 40 degree hot volcanic pools that remove all the stresses of travel
All of above stood out. The room was spotless staff amazingly friendly and happy to assist in every way, but the best part is the on premises hot mineral pools Nothing beats submerging in 40 degree hot volcanic pools that remove all the stresses of travel
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anthony p
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
we really enjoyed our stay there, would definitely go again. The room was spotless, comfortable bed ,great spa pool and couldn't fault the place.The viewing deck over the lake another plus.
we really enjoyed our stay there, would definitely go again. The room was spotless, comfortable bed ,great spa pool and couldn't fault the place.The viewing deck over the lake another plus.
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Vicki
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an older property but it is well maintained and clean. The bed was comfortable with good quality bedding.
This is an older property but it is well maintained and clean. The bed was comfortable with good quality bedding.
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Karmin
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was extremely clean, I was running late and hotel owner was accommodating to help out. Spa bath is dated but worked fine and very clean and tidy.
Room was extremely clean, I was running late and hotel owner was accommodating to help out. Spa bath is dated but worked fine and very clean and tidy.
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Dianne
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely staff and great that you can use the onsite mineral pools which are fantastic. Property although very clean is quite dated. The daily servicing was a pleasant surprise.
Lovely staff and great that you can use the onsite mineral pools which are fantastic. Property although very clean is quite dated. The daily servicing was a pleasant surprise.
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Agata
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Slightly dated but clean rooms, you can tell they have been updated in certain areas. Staff was very friendly and the pools were great.
Slightly dated but clean rooms, you can tell they have been updated in certain areas. Staff was very friendly and the pools were great.
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Rooms
Rooms range from spacious with lake-view balconies to compact units; decor is often dated. Beds are usually comfortable but sometimes hard or sagging, with some noise transfer and steep stairs to certain upstairs rooms.
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J T
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious unit, with a good-sized kitchenette, and a lovely bathroom. Liked the king-sized bed. Our private spa bath/hot tub with mineral waters was very nice. Views of the lake frim our terrace were spectacular. Reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Spacious unit, with a good-sized kitchenette, and a lovely bathroom. Liked the king-sized bed. Our private spa bath/hot tub with mineral waters was very nice. Views of the lake frim our terrace were spectacular. Reception staff were friendly and helpful.
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Sarah Jane
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and comfortable room, equipped with complete amenities. Good balcony views. Highly recommend.
Clean and comfortable room, equipped with complete amenities. Good balcony views. Highly recommend.
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Robert
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our host was very friendly and warm. We enjoyed the hot pools and the deck facing the lake for a beer or glass of wine looking out over the lake and watching the sunset. The dish towels seemed to repel water, making cleanup very difficult. Our king bed seemed to be sunken in the middle so my wife and I ended up rolling towards each other while we slept.
Our host was very friendly and warm. We enjoyed the hot pools and the deck facing the lake for a beer or glass of wine looking out over the lake and watching the sunset. The dish towels seemed to repel water, making cleanup very difficult. Our king bed seemed to be sunken in the middle so my wife and I ended up rolling towards each other while we slept.
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Jared
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved our stay here. We went with the upgraded room with the spa tub in the room but never used it as the spa pools were so wonderful and relaxing. Receptionist was super friendly and helpful. The motel is getting a bit dated though and a slight musty smell to our room.
Loved our stay here. We went with the upgraded room with the spa tub in the room but never used it as the spa pools were so wonderful and relaxing. Receptionist was super friendly and helpful. The motel is getting a bit dated though and a slight musty smell to our room.
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Ree
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great check-in. Stairs up to unit are steep. Nice size room. Toilet door needs fixing. Bed was a bit hard for me. Nice thermal pools and good changing rooms.
Great check-in. Stairs up to unit are steep. Nice size room. Toilet door needs fixing. Bed was a bit hard for me. Nice thermal pools and good changing rooms.
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Ann
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Stayed in a room with mineral spa which was great and we used it twice daily. Room was a bit tight juggling 2 suitcases. But still had room for small table and great tub chairs. Self contained kitchen was also very compact- not much bench space but adequate. Great size tv. Could hear people in next room moving around and their music playing. Excellent room service, and warm welcome from reception. Great views and seating on external balcony. Was a bit out of town but only a short drive to centre of town. There was a small supermarket and some food options a short walk ( up a step hill).
Stayed in a room with mineral spa which was great and we used it twice daily. Room was a bit tight juggling 2 suitcases. But still had room for small table and great tub chairs. Self contained kitchen was also very compact- not much bench space but adequate. Great size tv. Could hear people in next room moving around and their music playing. Excellent room service, and warm welcome from reception. Great views and seating on external balcony. Was a bit out of town but only a short drive to centre of town. There was a small supermarket and some food options a short walk ( up a step hill).
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Richard
Jan 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lady at reception was very friendly. Room looked a bit dated and the bed was uncomfortable. Kept rolling into the middle. Good parking.
Lady at reception was very friendly. Room looked a bit dated and the bed was uncomfortable. Kept rolling into the middle. Good parking.
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Jian
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff is excellent, and the hot tub is great. The room is slightly smaller than average, but the lake view is gorgeous and it’s within walking distance to the bars and the lakefront trail. Parking is free.
The front desk staff is excellent, and the hot tub is great. The room is slightly smaller than average, but the lake view is gorgeous and it’s within walking distance to the bars and the lakefront trail. Parking is free.
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Brian
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff. Room comfortable and well-equipped but a little dated. Excellent location
Super friendly staff. Room comfortable and well-equipped but a little dated. Excellent location
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Monique
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The spa area was very nice and the 4 thermal pools were definitely the highlight of this property. I would give that area 5 stars. The room, however, I would only give 2 stars due to the age of facility and it being very dated and in desperate need of remodeling and repair. The room was clean and the bed was fairly comfortable. We had a king suite on the 2nd floor and during our stay it rained heavily and the roof in the dining room began leaking and dripping onto the carpet. When we brought this up to the property owner, she did not seemed too concerned about it and also seemed to be aware of the leak. She did not offer to compensate us in any way or offer another room. If you visit, I highly recommended the spa but skip the motel stay.
The spa area was very nice and the 4 thermal pools were definitely the highlight of this property. I would give that area 5 stars. The room, however, I would only give 2 stars due to the age of facility and it being very dated and in desperate need of remodeling and repair. The room was clean and the bed was fairly comfortable. We had a king suite on the 2nd floor and during our stay it rained heavily and the roof in the dining room began leaking and dripping onto the carpet. When we brought this up to the property owner, she did not seemed too concerned about it and also seemed to be aware of the leak. She did not offer to compensate us in any way or offer another room. If you visit, I highly recommended the spa but skip the motel stay.
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Service
Service is consistently warm and helpful, with many praising friendly hosts and smooth check-in. Isolated complaints mention slow room readiness or unhelpful responses.
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Alexander
Feb 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Thermal pools were great and super nice after a long walk! Easy to get to the lake and town from the hotel.
Super friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Thermal pools were great and super nice after a long walk! Easy to get to the lake and town from the hotel.
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Jack
Jan 15, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Welcoming staff, clean facilities, great location.
Welcoming staff, clean facilities, great location.
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Kim
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice, well located motel. Receptionist was lovely and very helpful. Only downside was the narrow stairs to the upstairs units.
Nice, well located motel. Receptionist was lovely and very helpful. Only downside was the narrow stairs to the upstairs units.
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Mark
Dec 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We so enjoyed staying here. Our room had a balcony with a view of Lake Taupo and Mount Tongariro. It was close to the beach, too. Carol, our host, was excellent and helpful. And the bonus was the private hot pool area.
We so enjoyed staying here. Our room had a balcony with a view of Lake Taupo and Mount Tongariro. It was close to the beach, too. Carol, our host, was excellent and helpful. And the bonus was the private hot pool area.
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Carmen
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owner/front reception was amazing, warm and inviting with lots of local knowledge. She made my stay very special. The privatw spa bath was fabulous and helped relax me.
The owner/front reception was amazing, warm and inviting with lots of local knowledge. She made my stay very special. The privatw spa bath was fabulous and helped relax me.
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Renee
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was nice and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. There is a small dairy and take away shop within a few minutes walk. I used my private spa pool and the main pools during my time. FYI, not a big deal to me, but in the private room you can only access the water for the spa tub between 7:30-9:30am, then again at 2:30-11:00 pm. But the main pools are open so...I did like that it was adult only! It was very relaxing and I would stay again.
Room was nice and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. There is a small dairy and take away shop within a few minutes walk. I used my private spa pool and the main pools during my time. FYI, not a big deal to me, but in the private room you can only access the water for the spa tub between 7:30-9:30am, then again at 2:30-11:00 pm. But the main pools are open so...I did like that it was adult only! It was very relaxing and I would stay again.
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Joshua
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Carol at the front desk made the entire stay lovely and enjoyable. She had great advice. The pools were amazing, bring plastic cups as no glass is allowed.
Carol at the front desk made the entire stay lovely and enjoyable. She had great advice. The pools were amazing, bring plastic cups as no glass is allowed.
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Adrian
Jan 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We received a very warm welcome at reception. Our room was very modern with plenty of sockets including both sides of the bed. We had the most powerful and invigorating shower in the room with plenty of hot water. The thermal pools were very relaxing and it was great that there were no children.
We received a very warm welcome at reception. Our room was very modern with plenty of sockets including both sides of the bed. We had the most powerful and invigorating shower in the room with plenty of hot water. The thermal pools were very relaxing and it was great that there were no children.
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Sara
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel completely exceeded my expectations! Super happy with the service, the owner upgraded our room for free when we checked in. The room was clean, spacious and beautiful. Staff were incredibly friendly too. Couldn’t be happier and highly recommend staying here.
This hotel completely exceeded my expectations! Super happy with the service, the owner upgraded our room for free when we checked in. The room was clean, spacious and beautiful. Staff were incredibly friendly too. Couldn’t be happier and highly recommend staying here.
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純
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was my third stay at this property, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst. Roadworks: I was not informed in advance about the major road construction right in front of the motel. If I had known, I would have chosen not to stay this time. Wi-Fi: The internet connection was extremely unstable and much slower than in my previous visits. I could not attend an important online meeting and had to move to a café instead. Cleaning/Service: By 3 p.m., the room was still not ready, meaning the in-room spa could not be used on time. For a property that sets 3 p.m. as the check-in time, this was very disappointing. Overall, I found the management response unhelpful and not sincere. I hope improvements can be made, but I cannot recommend this place as it stands.
This was my third stay at this property, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst. Roadworks: I was not informed in advance about the major road construction right in front of the motel. If I had known, I would have chosen not to stay this time. Wi-Fi: The internet connection was extremely unstable and much slower than in my previous visits. I could not attend an important online meeting and had to move to a café instead. Cleaning/Service: By 3 p.m., the room was still not ready, meaning the in-room spa could not be used on time. For a property that sets 3 p.m. as the check-in time, this was very disappointing. Overall, I found the management response unhelpful and not sincere. I hope improvements can be made, but I cannot recommend this place as it stands.
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Location
Lakeside location with scenic views and a shared deck; easy walk or short drive to town, eateries, trails, and the beach. Parking is straightforward, though one stay was affected by nearby roadworks.
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Lisa
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the mineral hot springs bath! Bed very comfy. Nice views from lookout deck. Walkable to downtown.
Loved the mineral hot springs bath! Bed very comfy. Nice views from lookout deck. Walkable to downtown.
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Alexander
Feb 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Thermal pools were great and super nice after a long walk! Easy to get to the lake and town from the hotel.
Super friendly staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Thermal pools were great and super nice after a long walk! Easy to get to the lake and town from the hotel.
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Karyn
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The motel was clean and well maintained. Beautiful location opposite the lake. The private spa was very relaxing and easy to use.
The motel was clean and well maintained. Beautiful location opposite the lake. The private spa was very relaxing and easy to use.
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Donna
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
4 nights in lake front room. Balcony on side, good. Bed comfy. Kitchenette great. Cooked 3 nights. Stairs to unit were a challenge with heavy bags. Shower hose a challnge to wrangle but got there. Thermal pools amazing. Great to relax after a day of site sightseeing. Host very welcoming and friendly. Walkable to restaurants and town. Lake walk lovely, close to hot beach. Parking on site. Quite even though on main road.
4 nights in lake front room. Balcony on side, good. Bed comfy. Kitchenette great. Cooked 3 nights. Stairs to unit were a challenge with heavy bags. Shower hose a challnge to wrangle but got there. Thermal pools amazing. Great to relax after a day of site sightseeing. Host very welcoming and friendly. Walkable to restaurants and town. Lake walk lovely, close to hot beach. Parking on site. Quite even though on main road.
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Ann
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Stayed in a room with mineral spa which was great and we used it twice daily. Room was a bit tight juggling 2 suitcases. But still had room for small table and great tub chairs. Self contained kitchen was also very compact- not much bench space but adequate. Great size tv. Could hear people in next room moving around and their music playing. Excellent room service, and warm welcome from reception. Great views and seating on external balcony. Was a bit out of town but only a short drive to centre of town. There was a small supermarket and some food options a short walk ( up a step hill).
Stayed in a room with mineral spa which was great and we used it twice daily. Room was a bit tight juggling 2 suitcases. But still had room for small table and great tub chairs. Self contained kitchen was also very compact- not much bench space but adequate. Great size tv. Could hear people in next room moving around and their music playing. Excellent room service, and warm welcome from reception. Great views and seating on external balcony. Was a bit out of town but only a short drive to centre of town. There was a small supermarket and some food options a short walk ( up a step hill).
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Kushal
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is amazing. Helpful staff
Location is amazing. Helpful staff
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Mark
Dec 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We so enjoyed staying here. Our room had a balcony with a view of Lake Taupo and Mount Tongariro. It was close to the beach, too. Carol, our host, was excellent and helpful. And the bonus was the private hot pool area.
We so enjoyed staying here. Our room had a balcony with a view of Lake Taupo and Mount Tongariro. It was close to the beach, too. Carol, our host, was excellent and helpful. And the bonus was the private hot pool area.
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Jian
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff is excellent, and the hot tub is great. The room is slightly smaller than average, but the lake view is gorgeous and it’s within walking distance to the bars and the lakefront trail. Parking is free.
The front desk staff is excellent, and the hot tub is great. The room is slightly smaller than average, but the lake view is gorgeous and it’s within walking distance to the bars and the lakefront trail. Parking is free.
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Deborah Boisnard
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very comfortable, we loved the thermal tub. Very beautiful view of the lake and mountain just across the road. Close to shops and restaurants
The room was very comfortable, we loved the thermal tub. Very beautiful view of the lake and mountain just across the road. Close to shops and restaurants
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純
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was my third stay at this property, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst. Roadworks: I was not informed in advance about the major road construction right in front of the motel. If I had known, I would have chosen not to stay this time. Wi-Fi: The internet connection was extremely unstable and much slower than in my previous visits. I could not attend an important online meeting and had to move to a café instead. Cleaning/Service: By 3 p.m., the room was still not ready, meaning the in-room spa could not be used on time. For a property that sets 3 p.m. as the check-in time, this was very disappointing. Overall, I found the management response unhelpful and not sincere. I hope improvements can be made, but I cannot recommend this place as it stands.
This was my third stay at this property, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst. Roadworks: I was not informed in advance about the major road construction right in front of the motel. If I had known, I would have chosen not to stay this time. Wi-Fi: The internet connection was extremely unstable and much slower than in my previous visits. I could not attend an important online meeting and had to move to a café instead. Cleaning/Service: By 3 p.m., the room was still not ready, meaning the in-room spa could not be used on time. For a property that sets 3 p.m. as the check-in time, this was very disappointing. Overall, I found the management response unhelpful and not sincere. I hope improvements can be made, but I cannot recommend this place as it stands.
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Waimarie
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The kai was very nice. The staff were excellent. I would dine again.
The kai was very nice. The staff were excellent. I would dine again.
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David
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were excellent and very helpful! Dining restaurant served excellent food and spa was great. Main Pool was not working while we were there unfortunately. Great location.
Staff were excellent and very helpful! Dining restaurant served excellent food and spa was great. Main Pool was not working while we were there unfortunately. Great location.
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Colleen
last week
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean and the outdoor hot pool was an added bonus. The thermal pools were very serene and a great place to relax. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with our visit.
The room was very clean and the outdoor hot pool was an added bonus. The thermal pools were very serene and a great place to relax. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with our visit.
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Pete
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Would happily return. Room could do with some maintenance, looking a bit tired.
Would happily return. Room could do with some maintenance, looking a bit tired.
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Julie
Sep 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to relax and celebrate a special occasion. Enjoyed having the private pool. Highly recommend
Great place to relax and celebrate a special occasion. Enjoyed having the private pool. Highly recommend
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Andrew
Sep 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet. Loved the mineral pools. So nice and warm
Very quiet. Loved the mineral pools. So nice and warm
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Steven
Aug 10, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place amazing staff
Great place amazing staff
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 20:30
Before 10:00
FAQs about Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but confirmation is required.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property is not wheelchair accessible, and there are upper floors accessible only by stairs. Step-free entrances are not mentioned.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Taupō Central, within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Maori Carvings. It is approximately 1.2 km from Lake Taupō and 6.0 km from Taupō Airport.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from noon to 9 PM, and hot springs access is available from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: NZD 300 per accommodation, per stay
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.
- Pool access available from noon to 9 PM.
- Hot springs access available from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Kayaking
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Fence Around Pool
Parking (Self) (free)
Services
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Front Desk (limited hours)
Tours/Ticket Assistance
General
Fence Around Pool
Upper Floors (Stairs Only)
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Activities
Kayaking
Pool Sun Loungers
Pool Umbrellas
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi