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Clearwater Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Studio (First Floor) | Lake view
Studio (Beach Level) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Studio (First Floor) | Balcony view
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Studio/Family Beach Level | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio/Family Beach Level

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 47 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio (First Floor) | Living area | 35-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Studio (First Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Beach Level) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio (Beach Level)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupo
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Clearwater Motor Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Clearwater Motor Lodge have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and kitchens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

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 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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Clearwater Motor Lodge
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Taupo
Clearwater Hotel Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Clearwater Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Clearwater Motor Lodge located?

Located in Waipahihi, this beachfront motel is on the boardwalk/promenade and within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupo. Three Mile Bay and Taupo Hot Springs are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Clearwater Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Comfy bed, spacious and excellent spa bath!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean, tasteful decor, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was awesome staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Fabulous location with fabulous views, very friendly staff, room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Have stayed here previously and its always great. I was charged an additional $30 cleaning fee as it was ANZAC day. The room rate advertised should have included this surcharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We were so please with our room, we were downstairs, no:10. Layout of the room is great, loved the spa bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

View - amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Very clean. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We had a beach front room and it was lovely and clean. Had a good number of towels and was a very relaxing space. The spa in the room was great too, although you are asked not to use the jets in the spa after 10pm and you can't use it at all after 11pm, which doesn't suit when you come back from a dinner or function. The parking lot is not suited to larger vehicles and onstreet parking is very limited. There were no hidden costs or holds, so it was great to stay at a place that you only paid what was listed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Room was very warm due to thermal heat under the foundations, perfect in mid winter a little too warm for late Sept. air con works well. Plumbing quite noisy from rooms close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Magnifique chambre avec balcon sur le bord du lac Taupo. Nous avons adoré. Vue incroyable du lac avec piste de marche et cyclable. Baignade dans l’eau chaude du lac. Lits confortables, cuisine bien équipée et belle salle de bain et jacuzzi inclus. Tout était parfait. Restaurants tout près.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

A last minute booking during a very busy week in Taupo. Right on the lake front, a large spacious room. Super clean, comfy bed and good shower! Also a large comfy couch. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We arrived to a lovely warm room (thermally heated) which is good in winter. Well set up, comfortable bed and spa bath. View over the lake was what I wanted. We'll appointed. Stepped out of the property onto the lakeside walkway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Very clean and well appointed – great place to stay and relax – loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10

Staff were extremely hard to communicate with and we’re very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Great room, excellent views of lake, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

Very happy with the service and the room, thank you. Very clean, modern decoration with everything you need. Great shower pressure too. Only slight negative was that we ordered a cooked breakfast and it arrived almost cold. Otherwise loved it thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10

The views. The spa pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

Have stayed here in the past and is starting to b a bit shabby , plastic flowers , carpet starting to lift , have to get in spa to put plug in and step out onto carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10

Nice friendly welcome room was excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

Family friendly rooms with access to the water. Mineral pool and in room Spa baths.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

A very comfortable spacious ,spotless place with great views ,kitchen well supplied ,spa bath amaaazing! breakfast not up to standard of rest of property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021