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Acacia Lake View Motel

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel in Taupō with free parking

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2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | Living room | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | Balcony view
Twin Studio with disability access (Lake Wing) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Superior 2 bedroom Apartment with lake view (Acacia wing) | Lake view
2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Acacia Lake View Motel sits on the water, offering peaceful garden views and attentive service. Travelers appreciate the practical touches - staff help with grocery shopping, provide luggage storage, and ensure in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Superior 2 bedroom Apartment with lake view (Acacia wing)

Superior 2 bedroom Apartment with lake view (Acacia wing) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Superior 2 bedroom Apartment with lake view (Acacia wing)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom downstairs, Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing)

2 Bedroom downstairs, Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

2 Bedroom downstairs, Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Upstairs Studio, (Lake Wing)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Upstairs Studio, (Lake Wing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Family Unit (Acacia wing)

2 Bedroom Family Unit (Acacia wing) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

2 Bedroom Family Unit (Acacia wing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Downstairs Spa Studio (Lake Wing)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Downstairs Spa Studio (Lake Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Spa Suite (Acacia Wing)

1 Bedroom Spa Suite (Acacia Wing) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Spa Suite (Acacia Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing)

2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Upstairs Lake view Suite (Acacia Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for King Studio with disability access (Lake Wing)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

King Studio with disability access (Lake Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Lakeview Studio (Lake Wing)

Superior Lakeview Studio (Lake Wing) | Lake view

Superior Lakeview Studio (Lake Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Studio with disability access (Lake Wing)

Twin Studio with disability access (Lake Wing) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Twin Studio with disability access (Lake Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
60-62 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Acacia Lake View Motel

Motel near Lake Taupō
Take advantage of a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and a garden at Acacia Lake View Motel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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 front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Acacia Lake View Motel Taupo
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Acacia Lake View Taupo
Acacia Lake View
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Acacia Lake View Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Acacia Lake View Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Acacia Lake View Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Acacia Lake View Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Acacia Lake View Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Acacia Lake View Motel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 15 minutes.

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Acacia Lake View Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 488 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to everything and the staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and modern facilities. Great location; walk to town and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam and Julliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great to walk to restaurants and shops. The staff were really nice and helpful. A very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location and everything you need
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super easy to walk into town and enjoy a nice meal out. Rooms were very comfy and had everything we needed. Service at front desk was lovley, welcoming and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, clean and modern facilities. Wifi wasn’t the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's great to stay in Acacia Motel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avilash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view from room, very clean And tidy, perfect for a family of 4, Sky channels,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to cbd. Super clean. Very very tidy rooms. I will stay there again. Really convenient to the city. Great to roam, no car needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place for families in an excellent location

We were really pleased with the motel. Everything from the owners, staff, rooms, facilities and location were excellent. It was a very nice place and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location - close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern accommodation with wonderful lakefront views. Only few minutes walk to central Taupo & many quality restaurants. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely lake

Great spot for 2 night stay on way down to Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located and lovely room.

The room was very comfortable, fresh decor, not at all dated. The location was perfect for walking to shops and food and even down to the boat tours. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend. Very clean tidy and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, sleek and tidy space. Water supply air conditioning, and location are good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Motel, great location

Nice centrally located motel, near everything. Clean modern apartment. Quick check in and owners were lovely and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and amazing outlook. Lovely hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great hosts, easy parking, lovely rooms and very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, great location, spacious rooms with everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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