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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Courtyard
Lobby
Superior Studio, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers a peaceful escape on the water with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Guests enjoy the manager's reception, a convenient coffee shop/cafe, and nearby restaurants that consistently earn positive reviews from travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Hotel near Lake Taupō
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Lakefront Lodge Taupo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakefront Lodge Taupo include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 20

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 20

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Lodge Taupo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lakefront Lodge Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Lakefront Lodge Taupo located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) 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 1 mi (2 km).

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 954 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maehe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, reasonable price, the meal options in the restaurant were excellent. The staff were really friendly and helpful too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to town. Had a lovely meal at the inhouse restaurant. Staff were very onliging and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here, our go to when in Taupo. Friendly Staff, great food, clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff around the property. Good dining in the restaurant. Would be great if there was bed side lamps to have alittle light without having to keep the main light on. Would be very nice to have hooks in the bathroom to hang up towls after showering to allow for drying.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Merilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Booked breakfast for 7.30 . Tried several doors to get to dining room but all were locked. On our second visit we asked at the desk when we checked in and apparently there was one upstairs but there was no one we could ask at the desk on the previous stay and there was no written directions at reception. Otherwise our stays were satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dr.Anime

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The town was awesome but the old building without proper renovation for a good night sleep is a terrible idea. We do not recommend staying here to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! Super helpful staff. Room was big and spacious. GREAT value for what we paid, and amazing location by the lakefront. Good vibes too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Difficult to get parking when the pub above is running, could hear upstairs until it closed but wasnt too bad. Nice compact room. Would have preferred tv in different place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant Overnight Stay

Clean, comfortable hotel with a beautiful lakeside setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Whilst the room was small the friendly staff and amazing views make up for it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kath

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff(one person only) was fantastic. Everything else was meh. The motel is still in the 80s but charging prices that are well into the 21st century. Our TV didn't work. No microwave. Mugs needed to be washed in the bathroom sink (yuk) etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and cosy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was fantastic and all the staff in restaurant and lodge were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt as if I was on an African safari
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room at a great price, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quiet room at the back so it was fine. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and great for one night. We were content. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. The room was just a bit tired and there was no duvet cover on the bedding. We were disappointed to not get a chance in the spa pool because there was constantly people in there who were staying for well over the suggested 30 min max. Additionally there were lots of noisy guests and there were alcohol cans all over the tables by the pool in the morning. This is not the hotel’s fault. Just one of those things. We’d stay again for a night or 2 as a stop off between Auckland and Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the basic studio and it was very small - but to be fair exactly as stated in the information when we booked. It was definitely the cheapest place to stay in town so a good deal for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

It was at great location but felt suffocated in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

Reasonable

Our stay was fine but the rooms were tiny. There is no room to store a suitcase flat. Bed was comfortable and showering our room was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small dark room but good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Keitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a comfortable night stay but thought The lodge looks very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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