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Great Lake Motel Taupo

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.
A reception area with a counter, informational posters, and a bulletin board.
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A concrete staircase with black railings leading to a second-floor landing.
A narrow hallway leading to a kitchen area with a sink, a chair, and a small table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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56 Lake Terrace, 3350 Taupo, New Zealand, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bedroom Motel Unit

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a carpeted floor.

One Bedroom Motel Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact hotel room with a single bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio Unit, Spa Bath

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a red chair.

Studio Unit, Spa Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Motel Unit

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

One Bedroom Motel Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Studio Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Taupō

At Great Lake Motel Taupo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Taupō Central motel include Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Taupō Central - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Great Lake Motel Taupo offers its guests spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Great Lake Motel Taupo also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Great Lake Motel Taupo offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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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)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • Laundry fee: NZD 8
  • 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, 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

Great Lake 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 Great Lake Motel Taupo?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Lake Motel Taupo on 29 Sept 2026 start from NZ$165, 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 Great Lake Motel Taupo?

Yep, Great Lake Motel Taupo has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Is Great Lake Motel Taupo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Great Lake Motel Taupo is a hit with families.

Does Great Lake Motel Taupo serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Great Lake Motel Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation in a good place along TAUPO lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and clean. Very good location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the road from the lake and close to restaurants. Our room was very comfortable with everything we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good large room and bathroom. Very clean and close to restaurants, but still quiet. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been around for ages Getting a little tired, still in ok condition and good sleep quality achieved. Still a dependable place with a handy location close to facilities in the shopping precinct
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the restaurants and bars and straight across is the lake room was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location right in town but quiet. Tired basic hotel, could use some attention to detail but priced accordingly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes,the room was very clean and the staff were great, Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just what we needed. We were able to cook dinner. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay, we really enjoyed the location and the room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great location. Large room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good safe and family friendly area for a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location across the road from Lake Taupo. Room very comfy with well stocked kitchette and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay would totally recommend to friends and family and the convenience of it all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Nice sized room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious, clean, comfy bed and great bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the water was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the Lake and within walking distance to dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025