Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3-star beach motel near Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster, cleaning supplies

Overview
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Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Kitchen

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6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato, 3330

Place, Taupō Hot Springs
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Maori Carvings
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Very good

269 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Good

Lake view
840 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)

Wonderful

Partial lake view
301 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Good

280 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)

Exceptional

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

Exceptional

Partial lake view
377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

Very good

Lake view
377 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Spa Studio Ground Floor

Sleeps 2

Lakefront King Spa Studio Ground Floor

Sleeps 2

Exclusive Queen Spa Studio Ground Floor

Sleeps 2

Super King Spa Suite Ground Floor

Sleeps 2

Super King Suite With Lake View

Sleeps 2

2 Bedroom Suite With Lake View

Sleeps 4

Super King Suite With Balcony

Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Steps from the beach.Your stay at this Taupō Central motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Maori Carvings and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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What's nearby

Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Cafe Baku - ‬4 min drive
‪Replete Food Company - ‬3 min drive
‪Piccolo - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3-star beach motel near Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only offers its guests 4 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hot springs, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Taupō motel.

17 guestrooms or units

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Front desk (limited hours)

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Terrace

Smoking in designated areas

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). There are 11 indoor hot springs and 4 outdoor hot springs open between 2:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 131°F.

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Pool
Hot tub
Free airport shuttle
Pet friendly

$96 nightly

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Things to do

11 indoor hot springs
4 outdoor pools
Hot tub

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Toaster

Air conditioning
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: NZD 300 per accommodation, per stay
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, 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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
Pool access available from noon to 9 PM.
Hot springs access available from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only.
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

VU Thermal Lodge Taupo

VU Thermal Taupo

VU Thermal

VU Thermal Lodge

Taupo Thermal & Spa Taupo

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Taupo

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only to the airport?

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only is 3.7 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 Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only?

As of Feb 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only on Feb 23, 2026 start from $130.83, 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 Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only.

Does Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only have a pool?

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only features 4 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from noon to 9 PM.

Does Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only to downtown Taupō?

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only is 1.2 mi away from Taupō.

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Nov 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Fantastic service, the lady who checked us in was wonderful. The motel itself is fab, with good size rooms. Having the thermal pool attached to the room was such a plus.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group

Nov 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

This hotel completely exceeded my expectations! Super happy with the service, the owner upgraded our room for free when we checked in. The room was clean, spacious and beautiful. Staff were incredibly friendly too. Couldn’t be happier and highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

cleveland Alma

Traveled with partner

Nov 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The stay was so relaxing the pool was clean everything about us day was wonderful The host very nice lady

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Nov 2, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Traveled with partner

Nov 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Spa pool is not a spa pool, there are no jets, in the king studio. Its a tub with thermal water. But its hot, you can add what tempeture you like. King bed is hard. Thermal pools are really nice, there are 5, all at different tempetures. It was a great and relaxing motel. Very close to the lake, staff are awesome and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Oct 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai

Oct 26, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner

Oct 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a spa room at the front with beautiful views of the lake and very private. Our room was excellent and well serviced daily. Checkin was easy and quick and the Owner had plenty of local knowledge. We did not use the thermal spa as we had a private room spa. Only issue was people upstairs walking around the floorboards did creak a little but nothing o whinge about it was a magnificent stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Agata

Traveled with partner

Oct 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Slightly dated but clean rooms, you can tell they have been updated in certain areas. Staff was very friendly and the pools were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with group

Oct 22, 2025

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

4 nights in lake front room. Balcony on side, good. Bed comfy. Kitchenette great. Cooked 3 nights. Stairs to unit were a challenge with heavy bags. Shower hose a challnge to wrangle but got there. Thermal pools amazing. Great to relax after a day of site sightseeing. Host very welcoming and friendly. Walkable to restaurants and town. Lake walk lovely, close to hot beach. Parking on site. Quite even though on main road.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Oct 21, 2025

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

Lovely 😍

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daina

Oct 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautifully clean and spacious room bathroom was a tad small but the private spa made it worth it - kitchen was clean and tidy. We were off the road in a middle unit but not hard to walk out and caputre the beauty of taupo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Oct 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved my personal geo thermal hot tub. Ideal for solo traveler.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Candy

Oct 15, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karmin

Traveled with partner

Oct 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was extremely clean, I was running late and hotel owner was accommodating to help out. Spa bath is dated but worked fine and very clean and tidy.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Traveled with family

Oct 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thermal pools are great but room is very dated and spa in our room was so dingy looking we didn’t use it. Not surprising the Room smelt musty since it’s carpeted and spa in back. Room was clean, bed was fine.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Oct 7, 2025

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

Room was nice and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. There is a small dairy and take away shop within a few minutes walk. I used my private spa pool and the main pools during my time. FYI, not a big deal to me, but in the private room you can only access the water for the spa tub between 7:30-9:30am, then again at 2:30-11:00 pm. But the main pools are open so...I did like that it was adult only! It was very relaxing and I would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan, kingseat

Traveled with partner

Oct 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely room with a great view..decent size and setup..clean..bonus of a natural mineral spa and outside deck..

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Oct 3, 2025

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

A great place the stay. My only niggle was with the shower gel and no shampoo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Oct 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was so lovely on check in. Amazing lady. So welcoming and friendly. The pools in room again amazing. Only downside is the rooms are smaller than expected but the beds … the most comfy sleep I’ve ever had

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Oct 3, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Sep 30, 2025

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

Warm welcoming from Friendly staff (owner). Location was perfect with lake view and the main street closeby. Most attractive point was private spa connected to the room.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner

Sep 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A lovely, homely property. Very welcoming and the friendly proprietor greeted us by name. Close to everything in Taupo, fabulous views and the thermal pool complex was wonderful. We will definately become regulars at this motel.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete, wanganui

Sep 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good value , friendly welcome . everything you need. Reccommended

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

純

Traveled with family

Sep 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This was my third stay at this property, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst. Roadworks: I was not informed in advance about the major road construction right in front of the motel. If I had known, I would have chosen not to stay this time. Wi-Fi: The internet connection was extremely unstable and much slower than in my previous visits. I could not attend an important online meeting and had to move to a café instead. Cleaning/Service: By 3 p.m., the room was still not ready, meaning the in-room spa could not be used on time. For a property that sets 3 p.m. as the check-in time, this was very disappointing. Overall, I found the management response unhelpful and not sincere. I hope improvements can be made, but I cannot recommend this place as it stands.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

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Queen Spa Studio Ground Floor

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Lakefront King Spa Studio Ground Floor

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Exclusive Queen Spa Studio Ground Floor

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Super King Suite With Balcony

About the neighborhood

Taupō

What's nearby

Getting around

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About this property

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Things to do

Accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only Reviews

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Wonderful

9.2/10

9.6/10

9.0/10

8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent