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Lake Taupo Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the sun-kissed pool and soothing spa tubs at this Lake Taupo retreat, where attentive staff help guests make the most of the region's attractions

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Located in the entertainment district's heart, Lake Taupo Motor Inn welcomes visitors with practical amenities including laundry facilities and two spa tubs. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or venture to nearby attractions while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Spa Tub Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Ground Floor Studio Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ground Floor Studio Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Luxury Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Luxury Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Spa Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
33 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Indian Affair - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Motel near Lake Taupō
Lake Taupo Motor Inn provides amenities like laundry facilities and 2 hot tubs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Taupo Motor Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

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

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires payment 30 days in advance for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lake Taupo Motor
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
Lake Taupo Motel
Lake Taupo Motor Hotel Taupo
Lake Taupo Motor Hotel
Lake Taupo Motor Inn Motel
Lake Taupo Motor Inn Taupo
Lake Taupo Motor Inn Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Taupo Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake Taupo Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Taupo Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake Taupo Motor Inn?

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

Where is Lake Taupo Motor Inn located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Lake Taupo Motor Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room. Everything needed was there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Staff friendly and approachable. Highly recommend. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, handy to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, friendly staff and close to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced suite within easy walk to town. Quietness a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay in centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fairly nice stay, would go back for an overnight if ever stopping at Taupo again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location for shopping and dining
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was a bit dirty but the grandson loved it. Shower heat was great but could use more water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful. Loved the spa. Thank you. Clean. Tidy. Loved the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really happy with our stay at Lake Taupo Motor Inn. The location was perfect, easy walking distance to the lake and main shops. The room was spotless and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sazia

Looked liked the pool was not being in use for quite some time. The pool was dirty and definitely looked like wasn’t getting regular maintenance. The king bed was joined together by two single beds making it uneven in the middle caused my husband’s back problems. Neighbors were noisey when closing the doors. Otherwise everything else’s was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanween

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multiple times. Fav place to stay in Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annamieka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place we have ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERAANIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was too tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fetaia'i

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean room and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in terms of where it is in Taupo but the room I had looked right out to the neighbouring residential property and into their kitchen etc. No privacy unless the curtains were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
As always this place is always great,staff are friendly, rooms are presented well, comfortable, location is central with everything you need not far, easy place to get in and out of. Have stayed a few times now and will continue to book here if needed a place in Taupo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Klaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was clean and tidy, staff were friendly. Room was serviced which was really nice to have clean towels and coffee tea etc topped up. Some of the other guests were loud but that can't be helped I guess.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like that there were ants and walls are quite thin so you can hear the people next door. Great location, spacious room, third visit there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice spot to stay. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spa in the suite. Perfect for relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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