Taupō Central stay.With a stay at this Taupō Central motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupo and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 11 min walk
Embra - 16 min walk
Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - 7 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 11 min walk
About this property
Little Haven
3.5-star motel in Taupō Central
As a guest of Little Haven, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Little Haven also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star Taupo motel is smoke free.
10 guestrooms or units
Poolside lounge chairs
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Game room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Little Haven offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
Stovetop
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during May, June, July, August, September, and October:
Swimming pool
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 not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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.
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.
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Google Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
52 Rifle Motel Taupo
52 Rifle Motel
52 Rifle Taupo
52 on Rifle Motel
Little Haven Motel
Little Haven Taupo
Little Haven Motel Taupo
Little Haven (formerly 52 on Rifle Motel)
Little Haven Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great view, very well maintained property. Clean and hygienic surroundings.
Can add few electrical outlets in the apartment.
Beautiful room and spacious.
Priyanka
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Casey, Whalers Gate
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Travelled as an extended family from Taranaki and stayed in the 3-bed unit. This was great. Plenty of space and all beds were comfortable. Aircon was reliable, tv had sky, and the kitchen had everything we needed.
Only critique was that the bathroom hadn't yet been redone - however this was expected to occur in next few weeks and based on the other remodelling work carried out we expect that to really enhance the unit.
As an aside the motel has been updated significantly in the past 6-9 months. Work is ongoing in a few rooms but no on-site disturbances or anything to disrupt our stay so overall a great experience
Location is good, and access in and out of town is easy (walkable if you wanted too) and each unit has its own carport. There is also a 4square and takeaways directly across the road.
Would definitely stay again.
Liked everything, although very little room to move in the toilet!!
I forgot to tell the owner that the fridge in our room (room 4) wasnt going - we didnt realise till the morning when we were checking out, and I forgot to mention it, sorry. Not sure if it wasnt plugged in or what, but it definitely wasnt cold.........But we loved our brief stay, everything else was great, thank you :-)
A little treasure in Taupo. With so many to choose from this was a great find. Spacious unit with lovely new bathroom. Everything we needed for two comfortable nights.
Newly renovated, the rooms are cosy and comfortable. The bathrooms especially were better than some fancier hotels I've stayed in. The staff were also extremely friendly, including the owner who is actively still improving their facilities. I've stayed in a few different affordable places now in Taupo. This has become my first choose.
Loved this unit for our 1 night stay it was so clean, warm & really enjoyed the spa pool on a cold evening 10/10 and will definitely be back next time in taupo
The place was amazing exactly what we had been looking for and to be greeted with a smile and chat, everyone so friendly, the atmosphere there is hard to explain but it was beautiful. A stroll down the lake to all the cafes and restaurant. We had a lovely dinner we got everything we asked for and more. We will definitely be coming back again to beautiful Taupo.