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Anchorage Resort Taupo

Property class: 3.5
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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, seating, and umbrellas.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with a view of a lake and trees.
A balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water and distant hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.
The exterior of the Anchorage Resort Motel with a sign, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a landscaped area with purple flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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346 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Three Mile Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with a view of trees and a swimming pool.

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a green sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a blue sofa, white coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with a view of a lake and trees.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a large window offering a view of a lake, a chair, and a table with chairs.

Deluxe Two Bedroom with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Anchorage Resort Taupo

Spend your day on the slopes, and return to Anchorage Resort Taupo to take a dip in a hot tub and relax in a sauna.
Anchorage Resort Taupo offers 21 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Anchorage Resort Taupo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Taupō. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Taupō and a 3-minute drive from The Landing Lake Taupō
  • Local-area, shopping centre and ski shuttle service available for a fee
Soothe your muscles in the hot tub or take an invigorating swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools after a day on the slopes. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the motel's ski shuttle (surcharge).

WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean motel also offers a children's pool and a sauna. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Anchorage Resort Taupo.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Anchorage Resort Motel Taupo
Anchorage Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel
Anchorage Resort Taupo Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel Taupo
The Anchorage Resort Heritage Collection

Anchorage Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 680 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, great ammenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice units, lovely spa pool, friendly welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location beside the lake, excellent room, well equipped, great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well maintained property. Beautiful view. Great hot pools. Very friendly and helpful owners. Warm and comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice size, staff we great. Pool and hot tub were great after a day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms, great service, beautiful view and loved the hot spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Peter was amazing helping us with all our travel stay needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous large room with massive comfortable bed. Lovely and clean. Was awesome to be greeted by kiwi owners who are clearly passionate about guest service!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular lake view from room 18. Great heated pool and hot tub overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and bright. Lovely pool and hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy, amenities were great (especially the laundry!), and location was perfect for getting to downtown Taupo and other excursions we scheduled.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property fully met our expectations. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. There were great views from our unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had nice views of the lake and used the heated spa at the end of the day. The room , a 2 bedroom was large and clean with a large living room and balcony. Easy access to where we parked and the sailing club nearby on the lake had great pizzas, beers and was right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot. Had everything we needed for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious studio room clean and comfy with all you really need including use of bbq. Property close to lake and some rooms overlooking it. Enjoyed hiring bikes to explore the lovely lake. Liked hot tub and nice gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be back. Friendly staff and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved staying at the hotel, and had a memorable visit into Taupo. The inn keepers were very kind and friendy offering recommendation and went above and beyond for us; plus we loved meeting their two adorable cats.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and quiet place, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gorgeous place to stay always we always return to this accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really not anything about the resort to be negative about, had a wonderful time there and the people that run it are welcoming and friendly. For my family and I, the location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajnesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location with very beautiful views of the lake...stayed at 3bd room...spacious and felt like home...very much recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnalise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, the staff were friendly, place was clean and very eco friendly! Great view of the lake and lots to do around the place:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, clean warm rooms Excellent stay, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024