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Central Inn Taupo

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Taupō

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Suite | Living area | 38-inch TV with digital channels
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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 Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | 38-inch TV with digital channels

Deluxe Suite

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

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Comfort Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Studio

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

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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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).
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬10 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

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

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

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 Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Inn Taupo on Nov 25, 2025 start from $65.88, 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 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.

Reviews

Central Inn Taupo Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hard to find when dark if your not familiar with area, couldn't see sign from road side
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Afroj

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

8/10 Good

Judy

For an overnight stay it was good. Needs a teatowel or two and Milo sachets rather than just coffee and tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidied, well maintained rooms, everything we need was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suba

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

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Key was in lockbox i couldn't open it. It was dark and outside light didnt work so couldn't see. Had to ring the owner to xome down in the dark to let me in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great space, quiet location, short walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vernita

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Napier

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean, area for dog to chase ball, generally a lovely compact unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Tapu

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

8/10 Good

Kane

Traveled with partner
Clean and tidy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If it's just a bed for the night you're after then this would be fine but anything longer is not suitable. We put the dishes out to be cleaned as directed and came back to dirty dishes which meant we couldn't eat in the room because the facilities don't allow you to clean them yourself. We stayed here as it was dog friendly but it's not fenced and the rooms were very small for a group of more than 2

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was quite small but was functional. Everything was very clean and location was great - easy walking distance to town for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

B Ananya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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