8/10 Good
Kenda
Travelled with family and small children
14 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main building is of an era and a style!! The place is only staffed at certain times so make sure you have everything checked & sorted after you arrive. The motel building is further along and looks a fright from the outside lol - hard to tell style & design from plain old upkeep lol - potentially the architect went overboard on the exterior - but don't be put off. Our room was spotless, towels & beds beautifully made, fridge on and chilled and in a very much appreciated gesture the heat pump had been turned on to warm the room as despite it being summer it was a bit cold in Taupo. The room is basic and adequate, we charged phones, watched TV, heated food, for dinner, ate breakfast, made tea, refroze our chill packs overnight and our travel food went safely into the fridge. The shower was hot. Staff were courteous, communicative and when I mistakenly drove away with the key still my pocket were exceptionally helpful for me to get it back to them. Would I stay again? Yes. The name and imagery are incongruent and provide a smile, the inside is clean, nicely presented the basics are done well, and it's good for the price. We had room 206.
Kenda
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
