The Lake Motel

Name: The Lake Motel
Address: Taupo, Waikato Region, Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand
Rating: 9.05

"Lovely beds"

"Great food menu"

"Great location"

"Immaculate rooms"

"Rooms were well sized"

"Welcoming staff"

Amenities

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Bicycle Rental
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)

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Property description

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

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Guest reviews

9.1

Superb

Based on 536 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

3%

Couple

67%

Family

20%

Group

3%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The Lake Motel, reviewers highlight very clean, retro-styled rooms and exceptionally friendly hosts, in a quiet neighborhood a short walk from Lake Taupō, creating an easy, comfortable base with thoughtful touches and useful amenities.

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10

Kaan

Apr 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, spacious, quiet and well positioned. The owners were so friendly and lovely. We only stayed for one night but it totally worth it

10

Ronny

Mar 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms looks exactly like the picture and is very clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen had all the stuff I needed. I arrived quite early and as the room was ready already I was allowed to checkin, which was very nice. I could rent a mountain bike for free. The staff and the owner were super friendly and dropped me at the bus stop when i left, as the Uber didnt want to accept the ride. I would stay there again.

6

Sabrina

Mar 27, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was acceptable for one night .staying any longer would not be comfortable. It was a very tight space. It may be a conversion of a garage or something.

10

emily

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable studio with lovely furnishings

10

Byron

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute motel.

Taupo, Waikato Region

Location

With a stay at The Lake Motel in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Maori Carvings and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

Lake Taupō(0.7 miles)

Maori Carvings(1.1 miles)

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens(1.3 miles)

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre(1.3 miles)

Taupō Hot Springs(1.3 miles)

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp(1.4 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 20:00

Before 10:00

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