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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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Courtyard
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Lobby
Reception hall

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

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100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Studio, Lake View

Superior Studio, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Lake view

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Lake view

About the area

Taupō

At Lakefront Lodge Taupo you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Taupō Central hotel include Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Lake Taupō
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and ski storage are also featured at Lakefront Lodge Taupo. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Taupō hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 20

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 10 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 20

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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

As of 25 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Lodge Taupo on 3 Feb 2026 start from NZ$103.77, 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 Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Yep, Lakefront Lodge Taupo has a free self car park.

Does Lakefront Lodge Taupo have a pool?

Lakefront Lodge Taupo has an outdoor pool.

Does Lakefront Lodge Taupo serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

No, Lakefront Lodge Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

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

Are pets allowed at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kerryn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was extremely small, you couldn’t stand in it without touching the walls or the shower curtain. It was a shower-over-bath setup, and the bath itself was smaller than standard and not even wide enough for an adult’s feet to stand comfortably in. The room felt rough and poorly maintained, with chipped paint and marks all over the walls. The towels had random blonde hairs on them, and the duvet had a visible stain. The hallway leading to the room was so narrow you couldn’t walk down it while carrying a bag beside you. During our stay the TV stopped working, and the milk supplied was left out on the desk instead of being refrigerated, which was particularly concerning as we stayed during a heatwave. Overall, the room was far smaller than it appeared in the photos. Unless you are very small in stature, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Photos are definitely misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not enough parking, had to park down street. Staff unpleasant, mattress dirty,...noisy: heard every footstep from the room above. Poor quality hotel. Better for backpackers who don't care but it is not at a backpacker price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Non smoking room smelled of very heavy cigarette use! Would have thought cleaning staff would have picked it up. Were transferred to another room. However restaurant food was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaimee

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
For the price of the room i was disappointed. Paid more for a lake view room which mainly looked over outdoor bar and into area. Very noisey from bar music turns off at 9.30pm and carpark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sherylene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a back unit which was very clean, quiet with comfortable bed. Enjoyed soaking in the bath after a long day and beach across the road so a couple of minutes walk. Parking was limited and we had to park in the street. No AC was an unpleasant surprise as room hot in afternoon when we arrived (and something I will check in future) so we opted to leave the window open, fan on and stuff in car while we went out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy but because of the type of building, it was quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are dated and need refreshing , the spa was not in proper working order and when it was on it was freezing cold ( only reason we booked it was for the spa) and its lake location . It would have been a great place in its early days . Would I return no.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GRANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had dinner at the restaurant. Was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room. Nicely serviced. Easy access for getting sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view of the lake from the top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely. Restaurant upstairs a bonus. Basic room but all we needed. Bed quite firm. Shower good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked s budget double, wax told on arrival that he as bunk beds. Sorted that out, given a queen double room, only to find it hadn’t been cleaned after the previous occupants two days earlier. Second new room was ok though, but s frustrating start.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great night's sleep. Unfortunately I had to check out early but the Social Club upstairs looks awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, first time booking easy and staff helpful on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to town. Had a lovely meal at the inhouse restaurant. Staff were very onliging and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small room with bathroom but fine for a one night stopover on way to Auckland with a late afternoon arrival. Was walking distance to Taupo for food (there was a restaurant but as a solo traveller don’t usually use restaurants on my own)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tristan

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, ok stay for young family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Biggest pain was the bathroom door didnt close properly left a 100mm gap. Otherwise good sized room, and the service and meal at the restaurant was excellent..the views from the restaurant are superb. Service desk was at least half an hour late unlocking doors to the stairs, not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to stay. Quiet and easy to get in and around. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025