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Absolute Lakeview Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this lakeside retreat where they can soak in the spa tub, relax in the sauna, and unwind on sun loungers by the indoor pool

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A pool area with a wooden sauna, a potted plant, and a blue door. - Absolute Lakeview Motel (Taupo)
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. There is a dining table with chairs and a small rug. A bed with a red blanket is visible in the background. - Absolute Lakeview Motel (Taupo)
A compact living space with a dining area, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a television. - Absolute Lakeview Motel (Taupo)
A kitchen with a sink, cabinets, and a microwave. - Absolute Lakeview Motel (Taupo)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a bathroom. - Absolute Lakeview Motel (Taupo)
The Absolute Lakeview Motel offers a peaceful lakeside getaway with a spa tub, sauna, and indoor pool. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Multilingual staff assist in exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact living space with a dining area, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a television.

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Spa Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Spa Studio

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lake View Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Lake View Studio

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. There is a dining table with chairs and a small rug. A bed with a red blanket is visible in the background.

One Bedroom Suite

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Spa Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a sink.

Studio (Compact)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, Absolute Lakeview Motel is in the entertainment district and on a lake. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Spa Thermal Park and Taupō Hot Springs. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and The Landing Lake Taupō are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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58 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • A carved wooden artifact with intricate patterns and a smaller carved object in the foreground.
    Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Taupō Central
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Roquette Restaurant & Bar
    5 min walk
  • Waterside
    5 min walk
  • The Coffee Club Taupo
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 3 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 3

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Does Absolute Lakeview Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Absolute Lakeview Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

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

Where is Absolute Lakeview Motel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk 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 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Absolute Lakeview Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay very clean and walking distance to all the bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Selwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old and tied but expensive due to motor racing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fridge needs replacing, insides cracked and seals dirty, internal stairwell needs a good clean. Cleaners must have left their Burger King drinks behind, or the cleaners never took away previous visitors drinks. Beds not made very well. Wifi only worked in one area of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Disliked: Room comfort

Good location but

Very old motel but was clean. Stayed over Christmas for 3 night room was not cleaned only towels replaced during that time this was not explained at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

julie

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

Nice basic motel

Nice basic motel close to shopping area and across the road from lake taupo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

barb

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

Dirty and room in disrepair

Pleased tp leave noisy, very tiny room won't stay there again
Verified review

8/10 Good

vanessa

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

Very friendly and accommodating owner.

Booked the wrong unit online. Booked the 2bedrooms unit which can only comfortably sleep 5 but we have 6people. Ended up, we talked to the reception and they gladly changed our room to a unit that can sleep 6. 2queen beds and 2twin beds. Motel was very near town and amenities. So it's just walking distance and very convenient to food and shops.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good motel

Good location with easy access and parking , staff are very good and friendly. I would stay here again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner was very welcoming and then helpful when I need directions to food.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time and owner was a great guy. Hope to be back next year.thanks
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sonja

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

Hotel near Lake Taupo

The bathroom and WC facilities were poor with doors that didn't close and the general bathroom layout and standard of modern expectations were below an expected minimum standard for a Hotel that claims to have family facilities. Room wasn't properly serviced and no toilet paper are just some of the issues regarding this Hotel. Despite being given wifi access, the wifi failed to work for the whole stay. The swimming pool had defective perimeter drainage and the floor was flooded. Overall the family room requires and urgent upgrade to at least meet modern family requirements.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Room comfort

Great but no hot water!

Great hotel, great staff, comfy beds but no hot water in the shower in the morning, staff indifferent and said the hotel was full so sometimes the hot water runs cold. Shame as the rest of the stay was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Fantastic Motel

This is a fantastic motel, beds were so comfortable and the rooms spacious enough for a family. The host was very friendly and helpful, he took time to make sure that everything went smoothly with our stay. Will definitely stay here again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Outdated, overpriced

The room was very old, the bed was sagging, it wasn't clean, the bathroom mirror was on the wall opposite the sink. For the price it was not a value, and what delay we only had to stay one night as we were traveling in the area.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Blair

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing.

Really disappointed in this place. Stayed for one night, room smelled of fish or something (could have been the air cond), went out to town and the smell was worse when we arrived back even though we left all the windows open. The soap dispenser was empty, the heated pool was freezing. Overall experience was poor. This place really needs some work done because it's in a great location!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nd stay at Absolute

This was our 2nd stay - last time it was great. This time - there were no soaps or bathroom products. The soap wall container was empty! The only cleaning product was the 50 times watered down dishwashing liquid. It only just qualified as dishwashing liquid as it was so diluted. We felt this hotel might be having financial issues as we paid rack rate (no discount) and got a bed. We had to buy soap - we have never had to buy soap - especially at $200 per night. Please, please, please..... don't penalise the cyclists who stay during Round Taupo time because you have a captive audience. At least fill the soap dispenser.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vinnie

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

Nice hotel close to everything!!!

This hotel was in the perfect spot. Across the road from the lake, shops 1 block away and the owner was fantastic!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

toshiko

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

便利でアットホームなホテル

オーナーご夫妻、ご主人は以前長く日本に住まわれて日本語が流暢、日本人の奥様はとても親切で旅の疲れが癒されました。立地条件も良く便利でした。是非オススメします。
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was so horrible I did not stay.

Room was so horrible I did not stay................................................................
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Laundry facilities weren't good. Bathroom needs renovation.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Absolutely not Lakefront, but handy to town

Absolute Lakefront does not actually mean that. We were disappointed with our allocated room but the manager gave us another room which was better. Not all room have cooking facilities so it's hit and miss. The electric blankets didn't work and as it was the middle of winter it was very cold. The microwave didn't work well either. The manager was responsive and courteous.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Convenient, very close to Town

Very friendly and helpful owner/staff. However studio unit had no wardrobe to hang up anything, picture was propped up not hung on wall, heated pool was quite cool. This venue is work in progress which in time will improve even more.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleanliness is not their focus

Hugely disappointed and would not go back. No latches on the windows so the wind blew through, double electric blanket on the bed but no socket to plug into on one side, shower had mould, toilet roll holder rusted, dining chair broken and stained, but worst was the stains on the bedding!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not so great

'Heated' indoor pool was freezing. Bedroom wall had had water damage and it had just been fixed but a damp smell lingered. $290 was too much for this accomodation.