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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 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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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

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

Lake Facing Room

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

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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
(42 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
(11 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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 Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 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

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

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

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.

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?

Silver Fern Lodge is home to Breakfast Room, which features Modern European cuisine.

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.

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 772 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 772 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 772 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 772 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 772 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hikaurua

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Short stay. Couldn’t find any receptionist. Couldn’t get any fresh towels. We left 2 days earlier and got a new hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Chamil

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Leo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The so called city view was a view of the fence and parking lot. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and had a gap in the centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The shower and bathroom roof looks like it has mold and the soap and shampoo was empty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gauravdeep

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the shared bathroom and kitchen, was woken up by screaming children, TV in room wasn't good couldn't watch a few channels. Was very disappointed with the lodge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would not stay here again. It was fairly clean in the room but the smell in it when we arrived was awful. After a long drive we wanted to relax for awhile but the smell combined with the uncomfortable bed to sit on meant we sprayed the room & left right away for a few hours despite it being so cold out. When we came back the smell was better in the room. The room had 1 mug, spoon and tiny pottle milk - there were 2 of us staying. The bed is one of the most uncomfortable beds I've ever slept on to the point where I got up with a sore back & had to take painkillers for the trip home. You could hear the springs in the bed popping with any movement & the pillows were also uncomfortable. Yes the room looks like the pics online but it's more run down in person, frayed carpet, old beds & I didn't even want to sit on the sofa. The desk chair was also broken. There is a heat pump but you can feel the cold coming through the ranch slider to the balcony. The bathroom was clean & there are lots of toiletries available which was nice. However the showerhead is very low & not adjustable so I had to duck quite a bit to use (I'm 6ft). The extractor fan was aggressively loud, you could hear it from the main room loudly & you couldn't turn it off - it came on with the light. Overall, would not recommend this place at all. Would never stay again & wish we could have gotten our money back to go somewhere else as soon as we had arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in. Went to our room and left again to book the motel next door. Will not accept a room with no bathroom facilities. My fault for assuming there would be some in the room. Will never stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Josie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty and zero service provided

We were staying over during V8 Supercars weekend for 4 nights. This place was very average at best. The rooms weren't very clean when we checked in and they were not serviced at all during our stay. We had to ask for replacement towels and extra toilet paper. The room we had had a King Sized bed and a sofa bed. When we asked to have the sofa bed made up, they just delivered sheets and a small duvet. They had unfolded the bed but had left it to us to make the bed. I certainly wouldn't look to stay here again and would not recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hassle free, nice n clean room, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Business traveler
On the positive side - great showers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly ordinary facilities. No servicing of the room for duration of our stay which was not great. Facility is generally feeling a bit tired but ok for the price. I would rate this about 2 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Waiarangi

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed I thought the room I booked online was the room I was going to stay in but was given something very different
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good spot close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Manami

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at all. All good. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lenore

No response

We booked a stay here and had to cancel our trip due to an accident. I knew it was nonrefundable but sent them two emails asking if we could just rebook it. I never received any replies from them. I would have appreciated a response even it was “no”. When we rebook our trip we will not be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable overnight stay, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leicester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dusty room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025