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Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Taupo

Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. Staff was super kind and friendly, they even got us some beers for free from their home as they don't sell any alcohol in NZ on Christmas Day. Legends! Apartment was super clean and comfortable.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,159 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Acacia Lake View Motel

Taupo

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Helpfulness of staff. Friendly. Informed.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,986 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Creel Lodge

Turangi

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. Spacious and lovely room Clean Provided all things we needed e.g Full kitchen, hair dryer, laundry room etc.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,131 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

Alpine Lake Motel

Taupo

Alpine Lake Motel offers modern self-contained accommodation in the centre of Taupo. The property features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free car parking.

Alpine Lake Motel is located within 10 minutes’ walk to a number of shops, restaurants and lake activities. The room felt modern and fresh. The kitchenette was suitable for making simple meals and the air conditioning worked well. The decor was simple but fresh and relaxing.

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9
Wonderful
1,389 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Baycrest Thermal Lodge

Taupo

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry. Very spacious, comfortable, clean, well-equipped room with a great view. Barry was very welcoming and helpful. Ample convenient parking. The shower was powerful with an abundance of hot water. Nice that teabags and milk were provided too.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,350 reviews
Price from
$127
per night

Boulevard Waters

Taupo

Boulevard Waters features a thermal plunge pool and free on-site parking. Located in a quiet location on the shores of Lake Taupo, the property offers rooms with an in-room double spa bath plus lake/mountain views.

Motor Lodge Boulevard Waters is a 5-minute drive from Taupo centre and Taupo Airport. Huka Falls is a 10-minute drive away. was a slice of luxury view and amenities

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9
Wonderful
750 reviews
Price from
$152
per night

eMotel

Taupo

Situated beside the town center of Taupo and opposite a park, eMotel offers contemporary, boutique accommodation with lake views from each room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

eMotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the majestic Huka Falls and the Wairakei International Golf Course. Waikato River is a 20-minute drive away. Spacious apartment with beautiful lake view. Able to park right in front of our unit. Great location. Easy self check in. Very clean. Nice and warm. Kitchen is fully equipped with capsule coffee machine, dishwasher, seasonings and supplies. Laundry machine with dryer is a big plus. Bedroom also has nice view and the bed is very comfy. Heaps of storage space. Easy walk to cafes nearby for breakfast. Will definitely come back if there's chance.

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9.3
Wonderful
652 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ

Taupo

Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake. Guests can relax on the deck around the outdoor heated swimming pool. Hot spa pool is fab. Receptionist is kind and helpful.

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9.1
Wonderful
562 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

The Reef Resort

Taupo

The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodation on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub.

The modern units have either lake, mountain or pool views and all include a spa bath and a well-equipped kitchenette. Modern amenities include air conditioning and TV reception. The rooms were huge with a small kitchenette, access to laundry in the hotel and the pool / hot tub area was fabulous. Easy access to the lake beside the hotel and a fabulous walk along the lake also.

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9
Wonderful
705 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

The Village Resort

Taupo

All guest rooms at the motel feature an outdoor balcony or patio. Some apartments also offer sweeping views of Lake Taupo. At The Village Resort each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms are fabulous and very spacious. It’s more like a home than a hotel. They have everything you need, kitchen. laundry and tea. This is probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. I highly recommend.

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8.8
Excellent
1,319 reviews
Price from
$168
per night

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