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Clearwater Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Studio (First Floor) | Lake view
Outdoor pool
Studio (Beach Level)
Studio (First Floor) | Living area
Studio (Beach Level) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

Map
229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio/Family Beach Level

Studio/Family Beach Level

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 47 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio (First Floor) | Living area

Studio (First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Beach Level)

Studio (Beach Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Taupō

At Clearwater Motor Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. Highlights at this beachfront motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Waipahihi motel include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Three Mile Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Clearwater Motor Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Clearwater Motor Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Clearwater Motor Lodge offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPal and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Alipay, PayPal and WeChat Pay.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Clearwater Motor Lodge
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Taupo
Clearwater Hotel Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Yep, Clearwater Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clearwater Motor Lodge on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$215.00, 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 there a spa on site at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

No, there is no spa at this property. Taupō Hot Springs is a short 17-minute walk away.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have a pool?

Clearwater Motor Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Clearwater Motor Lodge, but Taupō Hot Springs is a short 17-minute walk away.

What makes Clearwater Motor Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Clearwater Motor Lodge.

Is Clearwater Motor Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Clearwater Motor Lodge is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Clearwater Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on Lake Taupo! Beautiful Views, Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not your average motel room!

A last minute booking during a very busy week in Taupo. Right on the lake front, a large spacious room. Super clean, comfy bed and good shower! Also a large comfy couch. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location with fabulous views, very friendly staff, room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so please with our room, we were downstairs, no:10. Layout of the room is great, loved the spa bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beach front room and it was lovely and clean. Had a good number of towels and was a very relaxing space. The spa in the room was great too, although you are asked not to use the jets in the spa after 10pm and you can't use it at all after 11pm, which doesn't suit when you come back from a dinner or function. The parking lot is not suited to larger vehicles and onstreet parking is very limited. There were no hidden costs or holds, so it was great to stay at a place that you only paid what was listed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a lovely warm room (thermally heated) which is good in winter. Well set up, comfortable bed and spa bath. View over the lake was what I wanted. We'll appointed. Stepped out of the property onto the lakeside walkway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very warm due to thermal heat under the foundations, perfect in mid winter a little too warm for late Sept. air con works well. Plumbing quite noisy from rooms close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View - amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well appointed – great place to stay and relax – loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Service was terrible

Staff were extremely hard to communicate with and we’re very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, excellent views of lake, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Def recommended

Very happy with the service and the room, thank you. Very clean, modern decoration with everything you need. Great shower pressure too. Only slight negative was that we ordered a cooked breakfast and it arrived almost cold. Otherwise loved it thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views. The spa pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here in the past and is starting to b a bit shabby , plastic flowers , carpet starting to lift , have to get in spa to put plug in and step out onto carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly welcome room was excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly rooms with access to the water. Mineral pool and in room Spa baths.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable spacious ,spotless place with great views ,kitchen well supplied ,spa bath amaaazing! breakfast not up to standard of rest of property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we wanted in an overnight stay accommodation was present with top of the list being a comfortable bed and good bathroom facilities. Good quality internet is also important and this was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ckelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A little Tired - Overall Okay though

very clean and tidy just a little run down but not too bad the pool was in need of a big clean but the room and bathroom were very clean bathroom needed a little upgrading - but overall happy to be fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotlessly clean. Serviced daily. Very friendly helpful staff. Loved the hot mineral pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021