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Lakeside Taupo

4.0 star property
Adults-only beach motel

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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Superior Studio

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  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Map
114 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Taupo

Upscale motel near Lake Taupo
Located close to Maori Carvings, Lakeside Taupo provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A free cruise shuttle, extended parking, and express check-out
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Taupo feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchenettes

Languages

English

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 offsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a lake
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Executive Motel Taupo
Executive Taupo
Lakeside Taupo Motel
Lakeside Taupo Taupo
Executive Motel Taupo
Lakeside Taupo Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Taupo?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Taupo?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Does Lakeside Taupo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 9 AM–6 PM on request.

Where is Lakeside Taupo located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Taupō Central motel is in the entertainment district and within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Taupo and Maori Carvings. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lakeside Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 510 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Great facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel close to town with good parking and easy self checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, and right on the lakefront for excellent views, walking, and swimming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
only had three stars for staff as didn’t actually see any other than the cleaners when we were leaving though they very friendly so i’m sure they are lovely , great stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location to enjoy and explore activities on and around the Lake !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable, loved the view, and facilities great would definately recommend it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Minaaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend,very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, comfy bed, nice bath. But reall small room and tight parking and driveway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shazalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hey stay was good.. big space and good for family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, quite & good value. I reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniet for us . Just needed a good bed for one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in bad condition. It was very dirty it smelled mouldy. We couldn’t use the pillows they smelled. It is situated in a good place close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot was very tight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a remote motel (IE no one available for in person checkin) - perhaps we missed this condition when booking but with no ability to call the number required to get the key lock access code (strongly suggest having a WhatsApp friendly number to call or online chat service for those with data only SIM cards or provide the key details via email) it made it quite complicated to check in. Venue is dated, but very clean, and value for money comparative to metro accomodation is low, although this appears the norm in Taupo. Quite satisfactory for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simbarashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic, weird entrance especially if you stay upstairs. Does the job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and tidy and somewhat quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an e-motel. Not indicated on expedia. There is no staff onsite. Impossible to get extra emenities. If you do not have a phone to call a number (wherever the call answer is) it is not possible to enter the room as the key lock box code is sent to you by e-mail. Location on the waterfront is good. Parking is a tight squeeze. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ROCHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was a little disappointed the spa bath didnt work was really looking forward to it even after resetting it still didnt work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and eating establishments close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Shaiann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival from Napier to Taupo, I hadn’t received details they said would be emailed about where to find the room and the code to the key lockbox. Luckily, there was a staff member waiting outside to be picked up and she rung reception for me. Then I was emailed the code and room number. The spa bath in the room was to die for, literally amazing. But, the bed was rock hard and so were the pillows, it was a terrible sleep. It was also really noisy, we could hear people talking in the other rooms and heard when they would turn the shower or tap on etc… It’s a beautifully located motel that could be done a lot better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is in walking distance it’s great the lake it right there. Loved how the bath was a spa as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the lake front but most units down a driveway with no view. Bathroom was terrible badly needs maintenance. Just looked dirty and shower over a tall bath so husband and I could not use the shower . Wouldn't recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024