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Great Lake Motel Taupo

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Taupō Central

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Studio Unit, Spa Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit | Free WiFi, bed sheets
One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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56 Lake Terrace, 3350 Taupo, New Zealand, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Unit, Spa Bath | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit, Spa Bath

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Motel Unit | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Motel Unit

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Unit | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Taupō Central stay.Within a 10-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 half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Motel perfectly located for exploring Taupō Central
Great Lake Motel Taupo offers its guests spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Great Lake Motel Taupo also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Great Lake Motel Taupo offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults, and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • Laundry fee: NZD 8
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Lake Motel Taupo to the airport?

Great Lake Motel Taupo is 4.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Lake Motel Taupo on Mar 23, 2026 start from $123, including 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 Great Lake Motel Taupo have an airport shuttle?

Great Lake Motel Taupo offers an airport shuttle.

Does Great Lake Motel Taupo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Great Lake Motel Taupo, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 14 and 20 for adults, NZD 10 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Great Lake Motel Taupo have a pool?

Great Lake Motel Taupo does not have a pool.

Does Great Lake Motel Taupo have a spa?

This motel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Great Lake Motel Taupo to downtown Taupō?

Great Lake Motel Taupo is 0.4 mi away from Taupō.

Great Lake Motel Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the water was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

VJ

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Nice sized room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Down for the McCartney football tournament. Location was convenient to all the shops and dinning options. Clean and tidy with well serviced amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay in Taupo. Clean, tidy, everything worked. It was well above our expectations for the cost. Very close to the centre and just across the road from the lake. I will definitely stay there again when next in Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly and conveniently located. Breakfast is no longer offered, but is still displayed on the website.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was close to town it was nice and relaxing and pretty quiet. Rooms were clean and set out nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

8/10 Good

Chor Yeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spa bath, and Lakefront
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nimber 1 right by laundry so noisey apart from that ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margaret was very nice. We are able to checked in earlier than 2pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Overnight in Taupo

Spacious convenient friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class property overlooking lake Taupo,minutes away from various dining options, places to visit within easy reach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great service at front desk, great room! Well done guys!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall we were happy with our one night's accommodation. Good location, being close to all major amenities, and found unit very clean. Could maybe do with some improved sound insulation, as snoring was quite audible from the neighboring room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025