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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property
Suburban motel in Taupō with free parking

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1960's Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Unit #5 - The Courtyard | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior detail
Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
The Lake Motel provides a peaceful retreat near the airport with practical amenities like free WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can relax in the scenic garden, use the barbecue grills for outdoor meals, or borrow bikes to discover nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1960's Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

1960's Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1970's Suite 3 | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

1970's Suite 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Lake Motel

Motel near Lake Taupō
The Lake Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

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

Lake Motel Taupo
The Lake Motel Motel
The Lake Motel Taupo
The Lake Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Lake Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Motel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupō and Maori Carvings. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Lake Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for our overnite stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay thanks. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Clean and had everything we needed. Loved the retro themed decor and it did not feel like a motel. Tony and Di were friendly and their accommodation is reasonably priced and highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, our host was amazing, so friendly and helpful - she even put my washing in the drier when it had finished for me! The room was so cool and had everything we needed and the sitting area out the back was a lovely area. Pity it was raining but when we come back, and we absolutely will, we’ll make the most of it. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Quaint and comfortable place to stay

We stayed one night but were happy with the space of our unit..separate bedroom and spacious bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay, fabulous owners ... will be back again soon !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, plenty of space in the apartment, fair price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The small and cozy building makes things feel personal and Di is a fabulous host. Very accommodating and the coffee is hot! The little kitchenette is so nice to have when you’re traveling
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel with fabulous themed 70s.rooms. Loved the artwork!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place, owner friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL JEFFERY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Quiet and small, so not super busy so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence place to stay, very friendly and homely

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little studio with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great friendly place to stay will stay again

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is conveniently located and is very clean. It's pet friendly but with no adverse smells. We managed to leave some valuable items and the owners were very quick to find them and have them ready for a relative to pick up. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really cute place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vonney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a real retro motel and was very well kept. The Owners were very welcoming, approachable and helpful. We were given an upgraded unit at no extra cost. The motel is situated in a good area, close walk to the Lake. It was a very enjoyable stay which we greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was pefect for what we needed and we loved the retro style.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean , very comfortable and a great location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great motel and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean and within easy reach of the town and main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly knowledgable hosts and comfortable clean well equipped unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

The Lake Motel was one of coolest and most wonderful places we’ve ever stayed. The apartment was decorated so artistically, and the owner was an absolutely special lady. One of the best experiences in our New Zealand travels!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Lovely stay!

Such a lovely spot! We really enjoyed our stay. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint property has a great proprietor who readily showed us wonderful places to go in the area and made good suggestions for our limited time. The room was comfortable and the standing fan was very helpful. This historic property is in a very walkable location to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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