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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property

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1960's Suite | Terrace/patio
Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Unit #5 - The Courtyard | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Unit #5 - The Courtyard | View from room

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Front of property

Lake Taupo Motor Inn

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is CHF 122
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Lake Taupo Motor Inn

About this property

The Lake Motel

Suburban motel in Taupō with free parking
This motel features free use of bicycles, laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
The Lake Motel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

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

During your stay at The Lake Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupō. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • 13 minutes on foot from Lake Taupō and a 2-minute drive from Taupō Hot Springs
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of The Lake Motel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Lake Motel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Taupō motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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: NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

The Lake Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 291 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Jenni, Mill Spring

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This cute retro hotel is a short walk to the Lake. It has the best service ever - truly retro in a good way! They still tidy the room daily, bring fresh towels, offer laundry service, free bike loan, and are so helpful and informative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Lovely place to stay

Check in was very smooth. We were showed to our room by a very friendly host. Our room was clean, tidy and had everything that we needed for our 1 night stay. Plenty of places to eat within a reasonable walking distance or short drive. Would return if we ever came back to this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with partner
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

LEISA

Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Maria Imakulata

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and continent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay in a lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MR K D

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

Adequate but not great value.

This a small motel a few blocks back from the lakefront. Our room was a separate "cabin" in the rear garden. It was very clean and well presented with basic amenities. The " kitchen" was a small fridge and microwave in a cupboard. The bathroom was spacious and well appointed. The bedroom/ livingroom was quite cramped although adequate. I thought this was not very good value compared with other motels in Taupo in the same price bracket.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Jay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Tony, we enjoyed our stay. Loved the small retro flat, super comfy bed. Perfect for our stay in Taupo🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Silverdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, an older property kept up in excellent condition, spotlessly clean. Most highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake Motel was awesome — tons of space, less than 5 minute drive to downtown Taupo, and the owner was super kind and helped us out with our laundry. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommend booking the retro 70’s awesome stay brought back good memories of being in that era the decor was a throwback and the added touch was the couch will book again soon👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaydene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leiki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly hosts, very clean and well appointed. There were even electric blankets on the beds for the cold winter nights! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lake Hotel was very cute and comfortable. Wish we had stayed here more than 1 night just because it was so cute! Host steered us to a delicious dinner at the Mole and Chicken and we overall really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024