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Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 star property
Waterfront motel in Taupō with free parking

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Front of property
Deluxe Apartment, Lake View | View from property
Tui Oaks Motel, located on the waterfront, offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Travelers appreciate the laundry facilities, conference center, and reliable WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and the staff earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 bedroom with Tui Street view

Family Suite, 1 bedroom with Tui Street view | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 1 bedroom with Tui Street view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio (Ground Lakeview Studio)

Standard Studio (Ground Lakeview Studio) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (Ground Lakeview Studio)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Suite)

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Family)

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Family) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio with Tui Street view

Standard Studio with Tui Street view | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio with Tui Street view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Lake View

Standard Studio, Lake View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 24 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, Lake View | View from property

Deluxe Apartment, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | 38-inch TV with cable channels

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tui Oaks Motel

Motel near Lake Taupō
Tui Oaks Motel provides amenities like laundry facilities and a conference center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a billiards/pool table
  • Bicycle parking, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Tui Oaks Motel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters
  • 38-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils 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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 23 2025 to December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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; 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, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tui Oaks Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tui Oaks Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tui Oaks Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tui Oaks Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tui Oaks Motel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel 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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Tui Oaks Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 646 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of the lake, great food near by, walkable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, friendly staff, wonderful view and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the motel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Amenities
Receptionist was great, very helpful, very clean room & shopping centre not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome from receptionist and given upgrade to Lake side room. Very roomy and couldn't fault entire stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the property is a little tired, the room was excellent - very clean and everything you could need. The views were absolutely stunning. Lovely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the hotel appears reasonably old, the room was very clean and was very well appointed. Being on the lakefront with expansive views made our stay wonderful. Also, the staff were very personable and helpful. Would recommend as an affordable option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel locates in a superb location. The hotel is not a new hotel, but I was impressed by the cleanness and the conditions that they maintain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Very helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of lake
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is a bit dated and it would be good if they could better insulate the rooms, but the kitchenette is fine, the shower pretty good, the staff lovely and the view stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice shower, comfortable bed. Warm as great heat pump. Milk supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely reception on arrival. The premises were clean and tidy. Had a great night's sleep. Walking distance to main food court on the lake front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laundry not used. Didn't visit Taupo for shopping
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
View was awesome, the refurbishment was good but needs to be extended to area's mostly exterior, otherwise happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend and have booked again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly which was good but changed $40 extra. That was a first.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful view. Clean well presented room. Bathroom looked as if it had undergone a recent renovation. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Great stay, clean accommodation, very comfortable bed and excellent shower room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A beautiful location and views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View was magnificent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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