Central Inn Taupo

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Taupō

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Superior Studio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
View from room
Deluxe Suite | Living area | 38-inch TV with digital channels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2/135 Te Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Taupō Central stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Taupō Central motel, you'll find Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • beach near Taupō Central - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Inn Taupo

Motel perfectly located for exploring Taupō
As a guest of Central Inn Taupo, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupō motel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Central Inn Taupo offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 38-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Central Inn Taupo Motel
Central Inn Taupo Taupo
Central Inn Taupo Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Inn Taupo to the airport?

Central Inn Taupo is 4.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Inn Taupo?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Inn Taupo on Jun 17, 2026 start from $88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Central Inn Taupo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Inn Taupo.

Does Central Inn Taupo offer free breakfast?

Central Inn Taupo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central Inn Taupo?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Central Inn Taupo?

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

Is there free parking at Central Inn Taupo?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Central Inn Taupo have a pool?

Central Inn Taupo does not have a pool.

Does Central Inn Taupo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Central Inn Taupo to downtown Taupō?

Central Inn Taupo is 0.6 mi away from Taupō.

Central Inn Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the lake, nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not have any pets but our stay was great - the location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy, very central stay. We were really pleasantly surprised by this little gem. We stayed for 1 x night and it was perfect for what we needed. There is no heating or air conditioning which could be problem. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and handy to shops etc! Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BENOIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick staff when we arrived and had a question Clean and functional room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great space, quiet location, short walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reaĺly great facilities, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation at an affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Afroj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but suitable for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tapu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Most of all very quiet and shops near by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel room was perfect for us and nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a clean basic studio apartment. It is not an inn. It is an guesthouse. There was not service or staff. The bed was super springy and soft.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidied, well maintained rooms, everything we need was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot within walking distance of the water and shops
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8/10 Good

Opeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
House was nice and clean very comfortable despite some cockroach we’ve seen it at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, central enough for a short walk to restaurants & bars. Room was clean and bed very comfy. Perfect for someone travelling needing a bed, a shower and a spot to do some work after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and tidy room. The bed was very comfortable. Nice to have Netflix provided and the water pressure was excellent. The room was quiet being set back off the road and aside from the door opening I couldn't hear the people in the next room. Perfect spot for a stop over and I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice good for a family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Suba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our over night stop in Taupō. Four adults fit into one studio and slept comfortably. Really accomodating and helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Easy and walkable to town

Nice and easy with lock box to check in and out. Suits for an over nighter and walkable to shops and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024