Lakeside Taupo Motel

Name: Lakeside Taupo Motel
Address: 114 Lake Terrace, Taupō Central, Taupō, New Zealand, Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand
Rating: 8.4

"Great location"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

"Well-sized rooms"

"Welcoming staff"

"Outstanding views"

Amenities

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Windsurfing

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).

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Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 509 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

64%

Family

16%

Group

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Lakeside Taupo Motel, guests praise the lakeside setting and walking access to town, but reviews frequently note dated rooms, tight parking, and an unmanned, sometimes confusing self check in process that can delay or complicate arrival.

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Alison

6 Apr 2026

Stayed 3 nights

Great location, rooms a bit dated for price, also shower over spa bath it rather high to step over into with nothing to hold onto.

Leigh

14 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night

Great location close to town centre

Annette

10 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Room was run down, couch had a "slip cover", toilet ran for a long time to fill, mold in the shower, pillows were hard and thin or hard and big.

Lesley

10 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night

yes

Anita

8 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room walkable into shopping and dining area of Taupo.

114 Lake Terrace, Taupō Central, Taupō, New Zealand

Location

With a stay at Lakeside Taupo in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Maori Carvings. This beach motel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Huka Falls and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Craters of the Moon.

Lake Taupō(0.4 Miles)

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre(1 Miles)

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp(1.1 Miles)

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery(1.1 Miles)

Maori Carvings(1.4 Miles)

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens(1.5 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 19:30

Before 10:00

Security deposit

USD 150 per accommodation on arrival.

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Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

Parking is available on-site, and it is free. However, there are limited parking spaces, and height restrictions apply.

Check-in is from 14:00 until 19:30, and check-out is at 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee, and guests should contact the property in advance to request these options.

Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available upon request. Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities are not provided.

The property is located in Taupō Central, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Maori Carvings. It is approximately 4.3 miles from Huka Falls and 4.5 miles from Craters of the Moon. Public transport options are not specified.

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