Chelmswood Motel Taupo

3.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Taupō with free parking

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Front of property
Property entrance
Lobby
Reception
Standard Studio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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250 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi Bay, Taupo, 2730
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Unit with Thermal Pool

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Patio
Private pool
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Unit with Thermal Pool

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Patio
Separate dining area
Private pool
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Lake View, Queen Studio

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2017
Fan
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Family Suites

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air-conditioning
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Patio
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Taupō

At Chelmswood Motel Taupo you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Highlights at this Tudor motel include in-room free WiFi, patios and LED TVs. .This motel has a terrace, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Two Mile Bay motel include Three Mile Bay and Taupō Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Lakefront motel in Taupō with free parking
As a guest of Chelmswood Motel Taupo, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Chelmswood Motel Taupo also features laundry facilities and room service (during limited hours). The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tudor Taupō motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1974
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chelmswood Motel Taupo offers 36 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not allow late check-ins for the following room types: Ensuite Queen, Ensuite Twin, and Ensuite Econ Queen.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to October 17 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chelmswood Motel Taupo?

Chelmswood Motel Taupo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Chelmswood Motel Taupo?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelmswood Motel Taupo on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$190.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Chelmswood Motel Taupo?

Yep, Chelmswood Motel Taupo has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chelmswood Motel Taupo?

No, Chelmswood Motel Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chelmswood Motel Taupo?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chelmswood Motel Taupo?

No, only service animals are allowed.