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Gables Lakefront Motel

2.5 star property
Beach motel with hot tub

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Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | Living area | 50-inch TV with satellite channels
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Two Bedroom Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Three Bedroom Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Three Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • Partial lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
130 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Gables Lakefront Motel

Motel near Lake Taupo
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Gables Lakefront Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gables Lakefront Motel boast perks such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Gables Lakefront
Gables Lakefront Motel
Gables Lakefront Motel Taupo
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gables Lakefront Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gables Lakefront Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gables Lakefront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gables Lakefront Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gables Lakefront Motel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Taupō Central motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp, and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Maori Carvings and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Gables Lakefront Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 430 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and would certainly come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious room and awesome hot pool inside the room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value; clean, spacious. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly place to stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location by the lake. Easy for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable property with views over Lake Taupō. Parking right outside and easy to get to town. Walkable to cafe beside the lake for breakfast

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable, very nice hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dundee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the lake/ hotwater beach area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable unit. The reception staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Check in slow. Everything else excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very clean. Comfortable bed and spacious room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shirlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very friendly and more than accomadating to our needs .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..good sized rooms...clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the butter cookie treats baked daily for guests. Rooms 7 & higher (Rooms 7 thru 11?) have nice unobstructed view of Lake Taupo & sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central spot for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, loved the private hot tub. The host was very friendly and we especially liked the home baking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking. The manager was very nice, showed us our room and everything it offered - including homemade shortbread! The room had everything - including a lovely clean open but private thermal hot tub. There wasn't anything missing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stay oh too short but wonderful

From the moment we arrived, prompt desk checkin and then shown to our room, explained how it all works including wifi etc and any problems to contact them. Motel was awesome, large sitting area although did find couch a bit rigid, dishwasher great news, bathroom had fluffy towels always a plus at a motel. Amazing location. across the road to lake, plenty in swimming, icecream and coffee cart right there. Idelic, amazing and definitely recommend . Even waved goodbye by hosts. Love the personal touch
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Petraa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Initially when we arrive the staff acted super strange and stated that the room we booked with a hot tub was not available, then after me voicing my frustrations, it was available. My partner thought maybe because we looked young they judged us and didnt want us in a room with a hot tub, I dont know. It was such a strage interaction and made us so uncomfortable it may have made us hate everything else bout the place but...the hot tub was luke warm and it has the most awful discusting smell and they turned it off super early which isnt mentioned in the listing, for "noise" but it's another way to save money. There was noices coming from the tub system all night regardless. The place could have been really nice if they put some money into it. The room was clean enough and had good amenities. They obviously opted for the cheepest toilet paper and hotel disposables imaginable. The "rule book" was ridiculous and it stated there would be a charge to use the fold out couch provided which is so bizzarre to advertise amenities then charge ectra for them. The bed was very hard, some might like that but we did not sleep well. The view was blocked by cars anyway so even that wasn't a perk. We tried to leave early since we could'nt sleep anyway but there was no early check out instructions to leave the key so we just left it in the room. Would not stay there again, not value for money and only booked for the tub which was unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness to the the lake and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023