Rainbow Point Motel

2.5 star property
Taupo motel in Rainbow Point area

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Rainbow Point Motel

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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Rainbow Point Motel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Corner Lake Terrace and Rainbow Drive, Taupo, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park7 min drive

Room options

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Taupo

Rainbow Point stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Rainbow Point motel, you'll find Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay. Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's - 6 min drive
  • Master of India - 6 min drive
  • Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Plateau - 6 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Point Motel

Taupo motel in Rainbow Point area
As a guest of Rainbow Point Motel, you'll find a library, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Rainbow Point Motel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Rainbow Point Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rainbow Point Motel to the airport?

Rainbow Point Motel is 2.2 mi (4-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rainbow Point Motel have an airport shuttle?

Rainbow Point Motel offers a free airport shuttle, available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM on request.

Does Rainbow Point Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rainbow Point Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rainbow Point Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Point Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Rainbow Point Motel?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Rainbow Point Motel have a pool?

Rainbow Point Motel does not have a pool.

Does Rainbow Point Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Rainbow Point Motel to downtown Taupo?

Rainbow Point Motel is 2.4 mi away from Taupo.

Rainbow Point Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 265 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I start with this accommodation. Possibly the worst place I have ever stayed!! On arrival just after 12noon i went to reception and the dirty glass door was locked. The ripped paper sign announced that the reception was open 9.30am - 7pm. We rang the bell and about 5 minutes later 2 children in their pajamas answered the door. We asked to speak to their Dad. They ran and got their Mum who didn't appear to know what she was doing. She rang a person who sounded as if he were male. she asked me to pay and I informed her that I had already paid. She spoke in Indian the whole time she was on the phone. It says on their Expedia page that English is the spoken language. She gave me a key to the room and told me how to get there, She DID NOT give me a wifi password, parking instructions or any other information. On entering the room we found the furniture and furnishings to be all very dated . There were broken light bulbs, dirty stains on the wall, stained furniture, empty tissue box, no soap dish, mouldy ceiling, a very noisy heater, and not sure in the kitchen as I refused to use it. The only good thing for me were the clean sheets on our beds and the fluffy towels. Clearly not laundered in-house. The outside grounds were overgrown, the trampoline was ripped and broken, and the outdoor furniture in disrepair. I would not recommend that you stay here EVER!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
A little boy was at the reception when we arrived. He managed to find our room key by phoning an appropriate adult (assuming his dad). But couldn't help us much. My husband went back to the reception to ask WiFi password. Again the same thing the boy phoned the adult (owner/manager/dad) and took about 15mins to find out the password. However the manager popped in our unit later on and apologized.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

It was a pleasant place to stay but needs a bit of updating. Easy parking and nice welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but not the floor. A firm bed ,very good sheets, but unpleasant cooking odours, window catches broken, light bulbs missing and an unwashed marked bath towel and no bath mat. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is tired and old. It is badly in need of a revamp. Holes in walls and roof, mold around windows, threadbare towels and unfortunately like many NZ motels it now has long term residents. PLUS if you book with Wotif they won’t receive your booking as they no longer use this system! We were damn lucky they weren’t already full. My advice, look elsewhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very helpful and responsive to queries and concerns. Bathroom ceiling had terrible mould and there was a window blind on the floor of the bathroom (obviously had fallen down at some point and been left there). Several windows didn't open. There wasn't enough cutlery, plates or cups for the number of guests. Location was great but it feels as though it's time for a deep clean and paint job, as well as fixing up of general maintenance issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021