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Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Lake Taupō

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Reception
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Shared fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lake Facing Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Garden
Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 258 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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City View Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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City View Quad Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City View Quad Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Lake Facing Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lake Facing Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard room with shared bathroom | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard room with shared bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room With City View

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room With City View

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Heart of Taupō.With a stay at this Taupō Central motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupō and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

3-star motel near Lake Taupō
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Silver Fern Lodge.

This 3-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Silver Fern Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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 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, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Silver Fern Lodge.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Silver Fern Lodge to the airport?

Silver Fern Lodge is 4.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Fern Lodge?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Fern Lodge on Dec 7, 2025 start from $38.41, excluding 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 Silver Fern Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Silver Fern Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 35 per person, one-way.

Does Silver Fern Lodge offer free breakfast?

Silver Fern Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Silver Fern Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Silver Fern Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Silver Fern Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Silver Fern Lodge have a pool?

Silver Fern Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Silver Fern Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Silver Fern Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Silver Fern Lodge to downtown Taupō?

Silver Fern Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Taupō.

Reviews

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 821 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central place to see what I wanted to. Close to shop's and food outlets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanei

Traveled with family and small children
it was a convenient stay being so close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in good condition, however the heat pump didn't work, and one of the other visitors was playing a stereo with infuriating deep base late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good for us

This worked for our needs for the weekend. Just close enough to cbd.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the bedroom and bathroom was clean and comfortable for a 2 night stay, the shared kitchen was dirty and not enough cups and spoons etc. Although they have a sign that says clean your own dishes - this does not happen! (The sign was dirty) I was looking for dishwasher tablets (box was empty ) in a cupboard under the sink and found dirty dishes plus the shelves were broken and dirty. Taps are broken bins not emptied. Not a pleasant space!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Large clean and comfortable room. Close to shops and eateries. The only complaint is there isn’t someone on site when you’d expect them to be and nobody answers the phone if you need help.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was soft, room was quiet. If I'm ever in Taupō longer than 1 night, I'll try and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: Nice shower, friendly staff, clean and quite modern, reasonably priced. Things that could be worked on: Not enough on-site parking, flimsy bedding, heat pump didn’t generate enough heat, there was a heater but it was too small for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chatha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went to taupo for my trip. Stay in silver fern lodge. It gives a very good experience also quite environment. No disturbance and a good with a cheap option room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Iriarangi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Easy to enter and exit my room without annoying anyone else. I needed to exit at 6am. Didn’t need to use the kitchen Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness
It is what it is. It could do with an updarge of the bathroom facilities as the shower leaked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rakesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heat pumps not working ,extractor fans in bathrooms not working and also there are no heat lamps ,no mirrors ,no adequate lighting,no wash room mates -staffs behaviour is very rude .waste of money and not worthy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The spare pillow and blanket had blood marks on them. Reception was not manned till after 3pm and no one there in the morning for departure. The Bathroom had a lot of mould in the shower area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walll heater was too small for the unit and had a low heat coming out of one side. Even when turned up it made no difference. The room was cold especially at night and looked and felt miserable to the point where my husband and I abandoned our stay. For the money paid it was well over priced. The spare blanket in the room was too dirty to put on the bed. When we arrived at our room there was a pile of washing sitting on the floor close by with no-one in sight to pick it up. Ring in bathroom for holding a small towel was broken. We met an employee as we left and he advised us we could have called maintenance even although there was no reference to be able to contact anyone responsible in the facility. We will not use this facility again. It was our first and last time we will be staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place us clean and quiet. Very affordable and spacious for a family. Just need to improve the flush button at the toilet. Everything else is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025