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Baycrest Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified motel near Lake Taupo

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite | Private kitchen
Deluxe Studio Suite | Deep soaking bathtub
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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79 Mere Rd, Taupo, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationA.C. Baths4 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)6 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Balcony view

Deluxe Studio Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area

Family Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

  • 58 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

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Family Room with Balcony

Family Room with Balcony

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 59 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, Hot Tub

8.3/10 Very good
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

10/10 Exceptional
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio with Balcony

10/10 Exceptional
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Taupo

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Taupo motel, you'll find Lake Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs. Also, A.C. Baths is within 3 miles (5 km) and Huka Falls is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Master of India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Baycrest Lodge

4-star eco-certified motel near Lake Taupo
Baycrest Lodge offers its guests hot springs and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 624 square feet (58 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Baycrest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Baycrest Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

There are 8 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 4.00 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 4.00

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
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, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

National rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Baycrest Lodge
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Taupo
Flag Hotel Baycrest
Baycrest Lodge Motel
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Lodge Motel Taupo

Baycrest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 679 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Baycrest during our first visit to New Zealand in 2007 and it's still a great choice for the Taupo area. Our room was huge with a lovely balcony and views of the lake. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. There was also AC which was a real plus in 75-80F weather. The property is in good condition and they offer free parking and also have a small pool. We were grateful to have access to laundry ($4NZD for a wash and $4NZD to dry) after hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit. The managers were so kind and helpful. When we couldn't get an uber or cab, they drove us with all of our bags up to pick up our rental car. The one downside for us is that we didn't have a rental car for most of our days there. There are a few ubers and taxis but not many and town is a 1.5 mi walk (about 30 min). But if you have a car, it won't be a problem. Also, there's a great little coffee truck right by the lake near Baycrest that opens at 7:30am if you don't want to go into town first thing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely small inn our room is spacious and has a lovely patio with the lake view. Staff is very friendly and text us directly to us for check in information. Appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Lili

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and great hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome and good location
An extremely warm welcome from Karen on reception who made us feel at home and gave us information on the local area. The room was big and very clean as was the bathroom. We had a lovely view of the lake from our balcony. It was only just over a mile to walk into the Centre which was an easy walk along side the lake. A really enjoyable stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

BURKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stop on our trip!
Our stay was very relaxing and rejuvenating. Our lake view room was spacious, clean and always stocked with milk, towels, toiletries. The on premises laundry was extremely helpful as we were traveling for a month from overseas. The hosts were gracious as well as informed. This was the best stop on our journey!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My hubby and I went away for a weekend and we really enjoyed staying here. Very nice people and very friendly. Nice place to relax and enjoy a soak in the hot tub outside our room. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024