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Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Taupō with a restaurant

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Reception
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels
Lake Facing Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Garden
Silver Fern Lodge offers a peaceful escape with its garden and library. Guests start their day with Modern European dishes at the Breakfast Room or relax on the scenic terrace. The multilingual staff helps visitors plan adventures while free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room With City View

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taupō 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
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupō
Located close to Taupō 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), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and bicycle tour information
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and bicycle parking
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 774 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shanei

it was a convenient stay being so close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central place to see what I wanted to. Close to shop's and food outlets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was soft, room was quiet. If I'm ever in Taupō longer than 1 night, I'll try and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irené

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: Nice shower, friendly staff, clean and quite modern, reasonably priced. Things that could be worked on: Not enough on-site parking, flimsy bedding, heat pump didn’t generate enough heat, there was a heater but it was too small for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went to taupo for my trip. Stay in silver fern lodge. It gives a very good experience also quite environment. No disturbance and a good with a cheap option room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in good condition, however the heat pump didn't work, and one of the other visitors was playing a stereo with infuriating deep base late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Easy to enter and exit my room without annoying anyone else. I needed to exit at 6am. Didn’t need to use the kitchen Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable overnight stay, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place us clean and quiet. Very affordable and spacious for a family. Just need to improve the flush button at the toilet. Everything else is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good spot close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness
It is what it is. It could do with an updarge of the bathroom facilities as the shower leaked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So easy to check in and out and the room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nikala

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

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Disliked: Amenities
Value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Young-Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with its resonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marivic

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hassle free, nice n clean room, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

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

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The spare pillow and blanket had blood marks on them. Reception was not manned till after 3pm and no one there in the morning for departure. The Bathroom had a lot of mould in the shower area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its not flash but its warm clean and close to the town / lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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