Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities.

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 Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. It is approximately 1.2 km from Lake Taupō and 6 km from Taupō Airport.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available, operational from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Baycrest Thermal Lodge in Taupō

Average nightly price at Baycrest Thermal Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$164
February	US$166
March	US$157
April	US$142
May	US$111
June	US$108
July	US$108
August	US$111
September	US$127
October	US$139
November	US$146
December	US$147

What guests think

At Baycrest Thermal Lodge, travellers consistently praise the spacious, clean rooms, friendly hosts, and relaxing thermal facilities, with many enjoying lake views and quiet surroundings, while a few note tight parking, occasional Wi‑Fi hiccups, and minor dated touches.

The communal heated pool and many private thermal tubs are highlights, and the onsite laundry is frequently appreciated. Many rooms have balconies with lake outlooks, though ground-floor views can be limited. Expect a relaxing, well-kept lakeside motel with welcoming service.

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Facilities

The heated pool and many private thermal tubs are widely praised, and the cabana area plus onsite laundry add convenience. Parking can be tight, and a few guests mentioned cooler temperatures or maintenance issues with pools.

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10

Jacquie

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was tight

10

Jacky

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very tidy and clean with excellent extra touches. Only problem was the tiny carparks - when bigger vehicles were in the parks you had to stay in your car as couldn't get out :-) - or park on the verge outside

10

Gabby

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great property except for the lack of parking. Due to being full we had to park on the street.

8

Erica

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Probably the best laundry facilities in the whole country! That was welcome and needed at that stage of our trip. Large washers, real dryers, and ample hanging racks. So great! Some internet connection issues, and private pool drained and not useable, but would stay again in a minute.

10

Angus

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property in good order. We had the family room that worked well. Only slight negative was the pool temp was lower in the morning than in the arvo.

8

David

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay . Large room with corner spa bath. Very clean and well furnished. Used the laundry and it was fine. Nice view from room. No concerns would stay again

10

Amy

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. Especially the private thermal pool on the deck.

10

Julie

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We love staying here, Great location, amazing pool and spa. Great friendly service.

10

Suzanne

17 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great thermal pool, friendly helpful staff.

10

christina

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was immaculate! Kids enjoyed the little private spa outside. The pool is beautiful! Very warm and the kitchen in the pool area was handy. Good for watching swimmers, preparing group meals or playing some board games.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and facilities are consistently described as very clean or immaculate. A rare exception noted a missed spot under a bed.

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10

Janet

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and check in and check out was great Loved having the small bottle of milk in the fridge

6

Danielle

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a little unclean. Just dead bugs and bottle of water under bed.

10

gregers

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice and quiet place. Spa had good temperature and owners keep place nice and clean.

10

Ted

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hosts! Super clean and spacious room with a great view!

10

Kristine

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Lovely stay - room was well appointed - comfy bed and a room with a view of the lake. Nice personal touches and spotlessly clean!

10

Des

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, clean upstairs room with a great view of the lake.

10

Judith

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious & quiet rooms, always clean & tidy.

10

Anthony

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room with a lovely view and balcony

10

YOKO

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very clean and spacious room. High quality service. We enjoyed the beautiful night sky at the parking lot. We highly recommend this lovely hotel. Thank you!

10

christina

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was immaculate! Kids enjoyed the little private spa outside. The pool is beautiful! Very warm and the kitchen in the pool area was handy. Good for watching swimmers, preparing group meals or playing some board games.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable and quiet, with balconies or patios; many offer lake views, though lower-level views can be limited. Décor can feel a bit dated and Wi‑Fi reliability was occasionally an issue.

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Erica

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Probably the best laundry facilities in the whole country! That was welcome and needed at that stage of our trip. Large washers, real dryers, and ample hanging racks. So great! Some internet connection issues, and private pool drained and not useable, but would stay again in a minute.

8

David

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay . Large room with corner spa bath. Very clean and well furnished. Used the laundry and it was fine. Nice view from room. No concerns would stay again

10

Kerry

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Baycrest was a great property to stay at and the facilities such as the laundry were clean (we had a previous stay in another property where the washing machine was dirty and we had to wait until we reach Taupo to do our laundry). We loved our upstairs apartment and were pleased that we were upgraded as downstairs there isn't a view. So if booking, make sure you ask for an upstairs unit otherwise you will be disappointed.

8

Christopher

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spacious accommodation. Comfortable. A bit dated & the brochure pictures make it look better than we found it. Clive to the lake but had to drive to eateries.

10

Stephen

14 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location spacious rooms fantastic comfortable King Bed good views. 4 time in a row here. Be back for 5th visit soon

10

Judith

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious & quiet rooms, always clean & tidy.

10

Angelique

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at Baycrest during our first visit to New Zealand in 2007 and it's still a great choice for the Taupo area. Our room was huge with a lovely balcony and views of the lake. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. There was also AC which was a real plus in 75-80F weather. The property is in good condition and they offer free parking and also have a small pool. We were grateful to have access to laundry ($4NZD for a wash and $4NZD to dry) after hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit. The managers were so kind and helpful. When we couldn't get an uber or cab, they drove us with all of our bags up to pick up our rental car. The one downside for us is that we didn't have a rental car for most of our days there. There are a few ubers and taxis but not many and town is a 1.5 mi walk (about 30 min). But if you have a car, it won't be a problem. Also, there's a great little coffee truck right by the lake near Baycrest that opens at 7:30am if you don't want to go into town first thing.

10

Nicole

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This accommodation is spacious and comfortable. Loved the bed! We were in room 17 and it had a fabulous view of the lake. The heated pool is a bonus but with the cold outside temperatures currently it wasn’t quite hot enough. It sits at 35 but really needs to be up around 38 for it to be a pleasant soak that keeps you warm. The location is a little bit from the town but still quite central. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant.

8

DENISE

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Okay, but the Wi-Fi didn’t work most of the time.

10

Paul

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious Rooms. The pool was a great too!

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and communicative, with smooth, easy check‑in. Isolated feedback mentioned less professional service.

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10

Lenka

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place. Our room was ready early so that was a en extra benefit. Lovely staff. I liked the flexibility with pool hours. Thank you. Would stay again here for sure.

10

Susan

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a lovely time and this was our favourite property in New Zealand. Owners and staff were friendly, nice location that we found quite walkable. The communal pool and cabana area were lovely, we liked that they had games and books. We were very happy with this stay and would definitely recommend/stay again

10

Sam

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional place to stay. Clean facilities. Beautiful private and puplic thermal pools. Great location. Quick and easy check in and check out. Cant recommend more. Me and my partner came for a stay for our anniversary weekend, romantic setting perfect for anyone wanting to share it with their love ones. Thanks Caren and Hamish for setting us up with the perfect stay!

10

Lana

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room, the terrace view and the staff were all great! Brent even walked us to our room upon arrival!

8

Mark

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good view Nice outdoor bath Not very professional staff and service

10

Tracey

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Late check in was quick and simple with clear communication! Lovely room and Spa bath was just what was needed after a long drive!

10

Charles

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The owners were very accommodating and super friendly. The location was perfect.

10

Angelique

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at Baycrest during our first visit to New Zealand in 2007 and it's still a great choice for the Taupo area. Our room was huge with a lovely balcony and views of the lake. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. There was also AC which was a real plus in 75-80F weather. The property is in good condition and they offer free parking and also have a small pool. We were grateful to have access to laundry ($4NZD for a wash and $4NZD to dry) after hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit. The managers were so kind and helpful. When we couldn't get an uber or cab, they drove us with all of our bags up to pick up our rental car. The one downside for us is that we didn't have a rental car for most of our days there. There are a few ubers and taxis but not many and town is a 1.5 mi walk (about 30 min). But if you have a car, it won't be a problem. Also, there's a great little coffee truck right by the lake near Baycrest that opens at 7:30am if you don't want to go into town first thing.

8

Heather

8 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay. Only one night, but check in was made easy by the key being left in the door. Very streamlined process, and great communication. Would stay again.

10

Randy

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice spot. Room was lovely. Check in was very good and host was very friendly.

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Location

Set by Lake Taupo with scenic views and a peaceful feel; lake access is close and the walk to town is manageable for many. Some guests preferred to drive to restaurants due to the distance.

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Ross

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet motel, clean and close to town

10

Peter

31 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,357 nights

Great location clean good views and easy check in

10

Ryan

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A peaceful stay about 10 minutes walk to town along the beach. Outstanding views of the lake and sunset from our balcony. Nice heated pool too.

10

John

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only arrived at 7pm and had to leave for the airport at 6:30 am but the place was wonderful. Very spacious. Friendly service. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Very convenient. Wish we could have stayed longer.

10

Joanna

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very accomodating and a lovely motel, it’s very quiet , clean , with great views from upstairs. Only a 2 minute walk to the lake front. Thanks to the hosts who are lovely and made it an enjoyable stay. Highly recommend this motel to all 😀😀😀

10

John

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view of the lake from the property was superb. Pool was very comfortable and there were easily identified pool towels. We just found it a bit far to walk to restaurants, but room facilities made preparation of a meal easy. There was good communication from the property owners and it was easy to contact them if needed, which it wasn't.

10

Ann

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a beautiful, spacious room with a view of the lake. With a heated outdoor pool, a view, walkable to town, and helpful hosts, this accommodation ticked all the boxes. A special shout-out to the managers and cleaning staff who were kind and considerate. I would definitely recommend.

8

William

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great repeat stay in this motel - 11 years apart. Quiet and comfortable room with spa bath and great view over the bay. About 2 kilometres from the town centre - 35 minute walk along the bay footpath.

10

Antjedine

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet place to stay with beautiful lake views. Underfloor heating and heater pool make for a cosy stay

8

Paul

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location with a view of the lake, 2 min drive to centre of town with lots of dining options.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Sriram

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room view amenities No breakfast to though Loved the spa in the room

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