Is parking available at the property?

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

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged at least 24 hours in advance.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility features for rooms and bathrooms are not detailed.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located a 3-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 9 minutes on foot from the Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It is 0.5 miles from both Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, operational from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no specific age limit for children staying for free.

Does the property offer extra beds or cribs?

Extra beds and cribs are not available at the property.

Ika Nui Taupo Apartments in Taupō, New Zealand

What guests think

At Ika Nui Taupo, travellers praise the lakefront, walkable location and spacious, well‑equipped apartments, while friendly staff and easy check‑in stand out; recurring drawbacks include dated areas, intermittent Wi‑Fi, traffic noise, tight parking, and mixed pool or spa conditions.

Many units offer lake views and private balconies, and families appreciate multi‑bedroom layouts. Cleanliness is generally high, though a few guests reported spiders or housekeeping oversights. Overall, it suits travellers seeking an easy, apartment‑style base with practical amenities.

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Facilities

Guests value the free laundry and handy outdoor amenities like the BBQ, but note tight or limited parking and a pool or spa area that is dated, sometimes closed, or needing maintenance. The games room also requires attention.

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Desiree

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming, forgot to specify that we needed the kids beds to be made up but the lovely lady in reception even come over to our room to ask if we needed her help to make them! Has even gone out of her way to courier something back to us that the kids left behind. Great location and the heated pool was a great bonus! Thank you🙂

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Sharyn

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly, clean and tidy. My only issue is they advertise that they have a pool and spa but they have shut it down until it can be repaired/renovated. It would have been nice to know before we got there as we had children wanting to swim, that was one of the main reasons for choosing Ika Nui.

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Melissa

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, stunning views, very easy walk to restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking for us. Quiet units, didnt hear noises thru the walls. Deck was a little slippery in the rain. Unit was lovely and warm. Pool was nice and natural spa was lovely in the cold weather.

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Maria

18 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless and well equipped. Had first story room near the front. Have to share steps with another room but you can work out the privacy angle quite easily. Used the BBQ, which was well placed. Unfortunately, we did not have time to use the pool and games room (includes table tennis and pool table). Near to town. Wished we had stayed another night.

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Ulf

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and roomy apartment, however a bit worn with lamps that don’t work, door lock to bathroom broken, etc. “Spa” area not very nice, not clean, jacuzzi not working, lamps not working. Need serious renovation. Nice location next to the beach for a morning swim. However, overall much too high priced.

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Trevor

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very limited parking and was very exposed to the public walking/driving by at night but all the parking was full so had to park our car over the road in the street out in the open at night. Kept getting up in the night to see if our car was still there or not broken into.

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FENG-YI

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

冷氣漏水，床偏硬但免費洗衣

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Angela

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night,, was a nice place comfortable . Great location .. can see lake from room. Pool and hot tub area need updating but room was very comfortable.

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Grant

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced and close to town. Parking is tricky for bigger cars.

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Rebecca

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great place to stop for a couple of nights in Taupo. The proximity to the lake and town centre was fantastic - an easy and pleasant walk. The unit was very clean and comfortable. Appreciated the access to washing machines. The games room could do with some maintenance and upgrade of facilities (eg the ping pong table had no net, there was no chalk for the pool cues.) Nevertheless we had some fun games with our seven year old, and had an enjoyable stay.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find units clean and tidy, though some report spiders or cobwebs, stained carpets, and occasional dishware or housekeeping oversights.

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Evan

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and close to the waterfront and shops which was great. First impressions weren’t very good as pretty much all the dishes were dirty and required us to do a load on arrival. Tables hadn’t appeared to have been wiped down either. We had booked the deluxe apartment and had paid for a fifth person however there was no fifth bed made up. Apparently this had to be requested which the receptionist said we should have been prompted for online (I never saw this). I imagined this would have just required some initiative or common sense. Bedroom with the queen bed was nice but got quite cold at night which was not ideal for baby in portacot. The heat pump didn’t quite heat up that room. However, reception were happy to lend us a heater for the second night.

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Harshal

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Many spiders spider webs everywhere

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WAYNE

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit misleading stating Newly built when in actual fact it is an older motel that has been refurbished inside the rooms. More attention to detail needed by housekeeping staff. Cobwebs and filthy iron

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Nadia

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, helpful staff and great location.

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Robyn

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed, very clean and everything you would ever need for a longer stay. Unit was very spacious and nice gardens. Staff were very welcoming. Located right on lake front but wasn’t bothered by any street noise.

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Ngaire

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carpets were stained. The mat by the front door was disgusting. The sofa bed was an insult to the price we paid. The blanket on the sofa bed was substandard. Very disappointed considering the location is perfect. Advertising is very misleading.

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Richard

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff and clean and tidy unit

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Sharon

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable! Very roomy. The only downside was that we saw spiders in the room. We did report this and the clerk said she would contact maintenance for spraying.

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Murray

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very spacious and clean room. Quiet location, comfy beds with excellent pillows. Short walk to shops, restaurants etc. Devfinitely recommend

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Glenda

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot. Clean and warm. Lovely hospitality. Pleasant all round stay.

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Rooms

Apartments are generally spacious with lake views and full kitchens, though some furnishings feel dated, bed comfort varies, and small TVs appear in a few units. Street or upstairs noise and patchy Wi‑Fi affect certain rooms.

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Tek

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious, it's like one bedroom apartment, clean as well. Excellent location, lakeside, close to shops and restaurants. Friendly staffs. It's one of the best accommodation in Taupo.

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David

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk manager was very nice, had to deal with property wide power outage. Unit was large, but furnishings were worn

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Ann

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk lägenhet med kombinerat kök och vardagsrum samt sovrum. Fint utrustat kök, bekväm säng och en trevlig liten altan. Nära att promenera till centrum för shopping, museum och park.

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Ivsn

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet reception was poor in our unit

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Kerrin

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a bit noisy with very small TV but we found the bed very hard causing pins and needles. In the end I slept on the pillow as I had my own one for my head.

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Rachael

21 Mar 2023

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We had one of the front rooms so we got the most amazing view of the lake from our living room. It was awesome with some super gorgeous sun sets over the lake.. totally stunning. The downside to that was the foot and car traffic was super loud in the room - especially on Saturday night the noise from the street was super loud and went till very late. I didn't realise Taupo had become a bit of a party/pub scene. The lake is so stunning and still that the rah rah party doesn't really fit or make sense. Our room really needed a deep clean from corner to corner - it was tidy and neat and we had everything we needed - kitchen was excellent with good quality cook wear and utensils. Laundry facility was good too.

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Patrice

17 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel face au lac Appartement spacieux et propre Connexion wifi par intermittence

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Michael

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is absolutely ideal. Right on the water and walking distance to everything in Taupo. Our room and balcony overlooked the lake. Furnishings could use a little refresh.

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Paul

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed one bedroom apartment with lake view. Very comfortable stay with fully equiped kitchen, full sized bathroom and lounge. Covered outside table and chairs on own balcony. Directly across the road from the lake and easy walking distance to the main retail, food and beverage strip.

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Deborah

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large living space with nice private balcony. Easy walking to dining and shopping

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and responsive, with smooth communication and assistance before and during stays. A few reports mention delayed check‑in, miscommunication about room types, or unresolved billing/refund issues.

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Susan

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel across the street from the lake. Close to the famous airplane McDonald’s, but grocery stores are about a 10 min. walk away. Reception was kind enough to hold my luggage until my room was ready. I would happily stay here again!

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Pauline

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Communication by Loretta at reception was exceptional, she was friendly, very helpful and provided all the information we needed to ensured our stay was comfortable and memorable.

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Young-jin

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a lake view room but they gave me a partial lake view room, which cannot see the lake from the room. I asked to change my room to lake view. But they tried to lie to me and said the room is a lake view room, not partial view room. I checked both rooms before making a booking, so knew they were lying to me. After I complainted they are lying to me they changed my room. Worst accommodation ever.

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Keith

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the front desk was amazing: helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. (We survived our Sky Diving...if they are reading this). It was in a great location, walked to restaurants and lake front.

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Majella

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here before hence the reason for returning but unfortunately after a guarantee from the hotel that we would be refunded over 500 dollars due to excessive cost we’ve now been told that won’t happen. The whole handling of the affair is very disappointing and we’re still hoping that the problem will be readdressed to a satisfactory solution. Thanks

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FARAH

21 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not allowed to check in until 2:30 due to the property being short staffed. We were told our room was not ready despite check in time being at 2pm. This was hard for us as we had driven for several hours and had young children.

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Sarah

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation, great location situated on the Lake front. Staff very helpful and accommodating.

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Tom and Kirstie

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional communication when we were delayed getting there - everything was so easy and in hand. Awesomely set up for a very comfortable big family. Will definitely stay again! Highly recommend!

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Raj

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous service and location

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Koos

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Lady at reception went the extra mile to assist us.She was just wonderful.

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Location

Lakeside setting opposite the water and an easy walk to restaurants, shops and attractions is a consistent highlight, with many rooms offering views. Some guests noted street or nightlife noise due to the central position.

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Tek

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very spacious, it's like one bedroom apartment, clean as well. Excellent location, lakeside, close to shops and restaurants. Friendly staffs. It's one of the best accommodation in Taupo.

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John

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location on the edge of lake and close to the town center.

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Susan

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel across the street from the lake. Close to the famous airplane McDonald’s, but grocery stores are about a 10 min. walk away. Reception was kind enough to hold my luggage until my room was ready. I would happily stay here again!

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Ann

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk lägenhet med kombinerat kök och vardagsrum samt sovrum. Fint utrustat kök, bekväm säng och en trevlig liten altan. Nära att promenera till centrum för shopping, museum och park.

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Melissa

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, stunning views, very easy walk to restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking for us. Quiet units, didnt hear noises thru the walls. Deck was a little slippery in the rain. Unit was lovely and warm. Pool was nice and natural spa was lovely in the cold weather.

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Lindsay

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic views, great location.

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Sarah

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodation, great location situated on the Lake front. Staff very helpful and accommodating.

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Michael

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is absolutely ideal. Right on the water and walking distance to everything in Taupo. Our room and balcony overlooked the lake. Furnishings could use a little refresh.

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Paul

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed one bedroom apartment with lake view. Very comfortable stay with fully equiped kitchen, full sized bathroom and lounge. Covered outside table and chairs on own balcony. Directly across the road from the lake and easy walking distance to the main retail, food and beverage strip.

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Rebecca

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great place to stop for a couple of nights in Taupo. The proximity to the lake and town centre was fantastic - an easy and pleasant walk. The unit was very clean and comfortable. Appreciated the access to washing machines. The games room could do with some maintenance and upgrade of facilities (eg the ping pong table had no net, there was no chalk for the pool cues.) Nevertheless we had some fun games with our seven year old, and had an enjoyable stay.

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1 $103	2 $126	3 $113	4 $114	5 $117	6 $160	7 $160
8 $100	9 $117	10 $118	11 $117	12 $174	13 $187	14 $176
15 $100	16 $117	17 $117	18 $141	19 $138	20 $148	21 $146
22 $103	23 $117	24 $118	25 $117	26 $149	27 $304	28 $347
29 $127	30 $128

Ika Nui Taupo

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Superior Apartment

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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