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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Taupo motel

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1960's Suite | Terrace/patio
Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View
Exterior
Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330
  • Lake Taupo
    13 min walk
  • Maori Carvings
    2 min drive
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    3 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1970's Suite 3 | Living room

1970's Suite 3

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1960's Suite | Living area

1960's Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living room

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Taupo

Close to airport.You'll find Lake Taupo and Maori Carvings within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Lake Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Taupo motel
As a guest of The Lake Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Lake Motel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Taupo motel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Lake Motel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay.

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.

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Lake Motel Taupo
The Lake Motel Motel
The Lake Motel Taupo
The Lake Motel Motel Taupo

The Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 269 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake Motel was awesome — tons of space, less than 5 minute drive to downtown Taupo, and the owner was super kind and helped us out with our laundry. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend booking the retro 70’s awesome stay brought back good memories of being in that era the decor was a throwback and the added touch was the couch will book again soon👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaydene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leiki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly hosts, very clean and well appointed. There were even electric blankets on the beds for the cold winter nights! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lake Hotel was very cute and comfortable. Wish we had stayed here more than 1 night just because it was so cute! Host steered us to a delicious dinner at the Mole and Chicken and we overall really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Ipswich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and friendly motel well placed for all activities. Rooms all have retro theme but are very spacious with good facilities and comfortable beds. Owners very friendly. Although we were only there for one night we enjoyed our stay. would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funky! Not your ordinary motel. Do it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostess, gave us a free upgrade to one bed room from studio.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Maple Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and outdoor seating area which was just what we needed after 3 weeks camping. Very clean and well-appointed. Check-in was a breeze and helpful. The owner gave us a map and recommended several activities and sites in which we were interested. I highly recommend The Lake Motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

laura

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All fine. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, very clean, great that this motel is pet friendly. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Motel was old and verjy small.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, simple and nice spot outside the hustle and bustle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner greeted us upon arrival and had excellent suggestions for thermal spa, dinner and other sites
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay，everything is neat and convenient. Beautiful yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro fit.. 4 women, 4 chairs, great room flow...decent shower!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here, as it’s peaceful and the decor in each room (we have stayed in a few) is unique and well curated. We love the retro, mid- century vibe and the rooms are always immaculate and accommodating. They have everything you need and the motel is peaceful and secure. The best part, they are dog-friendly, which is super rare and such a relief, as it means we can keep our two pups with us on holiday. Amazing option which we are grateful for. Will definitely be back and our preferred place to stay when in Taupō.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023