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Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Taupo with a restaurant

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Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lake Facing Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Balcony view
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard room with shared bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard room with shared bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Lake Facing Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lake Facing Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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City View Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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City View Quad Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City View Quad Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Huka Falls - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupo
Located close to Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and A.C. Baths, Silver Fern Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site Modern European cuisine café, Breakfast Room, serves breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and bicycle parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Bicycle tour information, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Silver Fern Lodge have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Hindi

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
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Fern Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Silver Fern Lodge?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Silver Fern Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Silver Fern Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Silver Fern Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 35 per person applies.

Where is Silver Fern Lodge located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 745 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Comfortable overnight stay, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Good spot close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

So easy to check in and out and the room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Good stay for a overnight stop, very friendly service, room was a little tired but still comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great place with its resonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Walking distance to shops and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

On the positive side - great showers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

The so called city view was a view of the fence and parking lot. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and had a gap in the centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The shower and bathroom roof looks like it has mold and the soap and shampoo was empty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10

Didn't like the shared bathroom and kitchen, was woken up by screaming children, TV in room wasn't good couldn't watch a few channels. Was very disappointed with the lodge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely employees:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Its not flash but its warm clean and close to the town / lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nothing at all. All good. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Very dusty room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Disappointed I thought the room I booked online was the room I was going to stay in but was given something very different
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

clean and tidy, nice big room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

Personally i thought it was over priced!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

This place had a very misleading Expedia blurb, it was dirty, rude staff and incredibly noisy. Would never stay here again. The only positive is it’s location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Location was very convenient. Easy to get around to find good and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024