Is parking available at the property?

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

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee, approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer upon check-in.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Taupō Central, just a 4-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 8 minutes by foot from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It is also close to several attractions, including Taupō Museum and Art Gallery (0.5 mi) and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp (0.6 mi).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Great Lake Motel Taupo

What guests think

Across many reviews, Great Lake Motel Taupo stands out for its lakefront, walkable location near shops and restaurants, consistently clean and spacious rooms with practical kitchenettes, and friendly, accommodating staff who help with early/late arrivals and local needs.

Parking directly outside units is frequently noted as convenient. Some guests report noise from the laundry or thin walls, and there is no breakfast service. Expect a comfortable base with practical in room amenities.

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Facilities

Parking directly outside units is convenient. A few reviews mention laundry related noise.

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Santosh

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We recently stayed at the Great Lake Motel Taupo for three nights with our family, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the lake and close to great cafes, restaurants, and shops. The room was spotless, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed, including a comfortable bed, modern amenities, and a functional kitchenette. It was the perfect setup for our family. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests and offering great local recommendations. Parking was convenient, and the overall atmosphere of the motel was warm and welcoming. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Great Lake Motel Taupo to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Taupo. We’ll definitely be back!

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Jean Louis

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Séjour d'un nuit dans ce motel. Pas de petit déjeuner. Place de voiture juste devant le logement. Chambre confortable, bonne literie, propre.

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Paul

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room nimber 1 right by laundry so noisey apart from that ok

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Kon

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sort laundry out

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Sharyn

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location across the road from Lake Taupo. Room very comfy with well stocked kitchette and spa.

8

Chor Yeong

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spa bath, and Lakefront

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Dawn

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall we were happy with our one night's accommodation. Good location, being close to all major amenities, and found unit very clean. Could maybe do with some improved sound insulation, as snoring was quite audible from the neighboring room.

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Margaret

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

5 minutes walk to restaurants and shops. Parking right outside the room.

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Mark and Gina

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was awesome. Close to lake and shops Unit was immaculately presented and great to be able to park right outside our unit. Friendly host. Would stay again

10

B

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with our stay. Parking good. Clean and very pleasant. Close to town. Staff excellent

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean or spotless.

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Santosh

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We recently stayed at the Great Lake Motel Taupo for three nights with our family, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the lake and close to great cafes, restaurants, and shops. The room was spotless, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed, including a comfortable bed, modern amenities, and a functional kitchenette. It was the perfect setup for our family. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests and offering great local recommendations. Parking was convenient, and the overall atmosphere of the motel was warm and welcoming. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Great Lake Motel Taupo to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Taupo. We’ll definitely be back!

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Lucy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Down for the McCartney football tournament. Location was convenient to all the shops and dinning options. Clean and tidy with well serviced amenities.

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Frits

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the closest motel to Taupo CBD, easy walking, less than 5 mins. Motel rooms are extremely clean and also roomy. Will stay again!

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Neil

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean, helpful staff.

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Roxana

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

True to the description. Welcoming staff. Room was clean and had what we needed. Not luxuries as it is a Motel, but pratical. We were comfortable and slept weel the two days we spent there. Location is super convenient, next to restaurants and shops, and accross the lake.

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jackie

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though it was close to town it was nice and relaxing and pretty quiet. Rooms were clean and set out nicely.

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Mary

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good place to stay in Taupo. Clean, tidy, everything worked. It was well above our expectations for the cost. Very close to the centre and just across the road from the lake. I will definitely stay there again when next in Taupo.

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Janet

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious 1- bedroom with all kitchen amenities one can expect. Clean, new roomie bathroom. Very close to town and across the street from the lake (swimming area a few blocks away.) I would absolutely stay again.

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Aya

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Room is clean and spacious. Will go back.

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Mark and Gina

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was awesome. Close to lake and shops Unit was immaculately presented and great to be able to park right outside our unit. Friendly host. Would stay again

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with practical kitchenettes and modern bathrooms. Some guests note noise from thin walls or proximity to the laundry.

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Roxana

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

True to the description. Welcoming staff. Room was clean and had what we needed. Not luxuries as it is a Motel, but pratical. We were comfortable and slept weel the two days we spent there. Location is super convenient, next to restaurants and shops, and accross the lake.

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Tania

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very impressed with how clean the room was. I have not seen a room that clean in a very long time in motels. Extra pillows and extra warm blankets were great. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

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Paul

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room nimber 1 right by laundry so noisey apart from that ok

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Leanne

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice sized room.

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Kazuhiro

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

久しぶりに宿泊しました。清潔さと広さで快適なステイを楽しむことができました。

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Julie

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was really cold to start with but heated up eventually. We appreciated the electric blanket. Good kitchen facilities with glassware, crockery etc Room was large and was centrally located

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Karel

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service at front desk, great room! Well done guys!

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Sharyn

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location across the road from Lake Taupo. Room very comfy with well stocked kitchette and spa.

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Janet

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious 1- bedroom with all kitchen amenities one can expect. Clean, new roomie bathroom. Very close to town and across the street from the lake (swimming area a few blocks away.) I would absolutely stay again.

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Dawn

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall we were happy with our one night's accommodation. Good location, being close to all major amenities, and found unit very clean. Could maybe do with some improved sound insulation, as snoring was quite audible from the neighboring room.

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Service

Staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful, accommodating early check ins and late arrivals; one review mentions poor transparency and limited extras like bottled water.

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Raj

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the property is great. The front desk staff are not transparent. Some basic things like water bottles were not available even if you wanted to pay for it..

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Neil

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean, helpful staff.

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Mark

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The lication cannot be beat across from lake just off the restaurant strip. Spacious rooms I lost my necklace. They found. Gave back. Stored luggage a few hours

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Roxana

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

True to the description. Welcoming staff. Room was clean and had what we needed. Not luxuries as it is a Motel, but pratical. We were comfortable and slept weel the two days we spent there. Location is super convenient, next to restaurants and shops, and accross the lake.

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Paige

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were super helpful and accommodating to us for a late arrival and coordinating a surprise for a family member. Thank you!!

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Leanne

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice sized room.

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Karel

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service at front desk, great room! Well done guys!

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Joyce

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious convenient friendly

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Josephine

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Margaret was very nice. We are able to checked in earlier than 2pm.

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Shirley

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a beautiful warm greeting from the lovely hostess - Clean modern apartment comfortable beds with electric blankets extra mink warm blankets for use - Beautiful location will stay again when visiting Taupō

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Location

Across from Lake Taupo and an easy walk to shops and restaurants; central and convenient for town.

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Christopher

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right on the Lake and within walking distance to dining options

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PAUL

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

1st class property overlooking lake Taupo,minutes away from various dining options, places to visit within easy reach

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Michael

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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Lucy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Down for the McCartney football tournament. Location was convenient to all the shops and dinning options. Clean and tidy with well serviced amenities.

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Frits

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the closest motel to Taupo CBD, easy walking, less than 5 mins. Motel rooms are extremely clean and also roomy. Will stay again!

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Mary

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good place to stay in Taupo. Clean, tidy, everything worked. It was well above our expectations for the cost. Very close to the centre and just across the road from the lake. I will definitely stay there again when next in Taupo.

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Isaac

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the water was good

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Sharyn

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location across the road from Lake Taupo. Room very comfy with well stocked kitchette and spa.

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Janet

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious 1- bedroom with all kitchen amenities one can expect. Clean, new roomie bathroom. Very close to town and across the street from the lake (swimming area a few blocks away.) I would absolutely stay again.

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Kathleen

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

central to everything

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Dining

No breakfast service is provided. No other on site dining is mentioned in reviews.

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Neil

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly and conveniently located. Breakfast is no longer offered, but is still displayed on the website.

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Jean Louis

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Séjour d'un nuit dans ce motel. Pas de petit déjeuner. Place de voiture juste devant le logement. Chambre confortable, bonne literie, propre.

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Great Lake Motel Taupo

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