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4.5 out of 5

"Lovely friendly owners and staff. Very clean. Nicely renovated. Close to town, easy walk. Lovely gardens. " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 19 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

At Dunrovin Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include free self parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi.

This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Additionally, you'll find barbecue grills and a picnic area.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-star Taupo motel include Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.

Standard Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$186* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Economy Studio

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

One Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Bedroom (Type B)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

King Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

One Bedroom (Single in Lounge)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Dunrovin Motel ratings based on 31 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Dunrovin Motel

Everyone (16) Couples (11) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Lovely friendly owners and staff. Very clean. Nicely renovated. Close to town, easy walk. Lovely gardens.

Posted by on 19 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5
I enjoyed my stay at Dunrovin, the room was cosy and warm and was modern and well appointed. The location is quiet, but also only a short distance to the lake and town. Will definitely stay again.

Posted by on 11 Jul. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
Great hosts and very comfortable. Roomy and well equipped, good wheelchair access. Modern and well cared for. Property has great gardens

Posted by on 3 Mar. 2023

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4 out of 5
The unit we stayed in was tucked around the back. quiet and lovely gardens.

Posted by on 20 Feb. 2023

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5 out of 5
Short walk to town and the lake and very quiet. Very clean units.

Posted by on 11 Apr. 2022

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5 out of 5
Donald and Josef were lovely hosts. Beautiful rooms.

Posted by on 11 Jan. 2022

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4 out of 5
Great place to stay with large family but did have too many chairs and tables placed in the rooms

Posted by on 16 Jul. 2021

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5 out of 5
Loved stay, clean tidy modern, large bathroom and bed. Highly recommend

Posted by on 9 Feb. 2021

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4 out of 5
We were warmly welcomed and invited to look around the beautiful garden. Lovely hosts and clean rooms.

Posted by , from Hastings New Zealand on 6 Oct. 2020

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Property Features

Dunrovin Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Taupo motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1962
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Dunrovin Motel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 24-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Hair dryer
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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 2.5 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Dunrovin Motel Taupo
  • Dunrovin Motel
  • Dunrovin Taupo
  • Dunrovin Motel Motel
  • Dunrovin Motel Taupo
  • Dunrovin Motel Motel Taupo

You should know

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.