Anchorage Resort Taupo

3.5 star property
3.5-star ski motel near Lake Taupo

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Bathroom
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
346 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs4 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHuka Falls13 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Two Bedroom with Lake View

  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 40.0 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Taupo

Near the slopes.With a stay at this Two Mile Bay motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupo and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupo Hot Springs. Also, The Landing Lake Taupo is within 3 miles (5 km) and Spa Thermal Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's - 5 min drive
  • Master of India - 5 min drive
  • Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 3 min drive
  • Plateau - 5 min drive

About this property

Anchorage Resort Taupo

3.5-star ski motel near Lake Taupo
Soothe your muscles in the spa tub or take an invigorating swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools after a day on the slopes. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the motel's ski shuttle (surcharge).

WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean motel also offers a children's pool and a sauna. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Anchorage Resort Taupo offers 21 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometers
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

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
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Anchorage Resort Taupo.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Anchorage Resort Motel Taupo
Anchorage Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel
Anchorage Resort Taupo Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel Taupo
The Anchorage Resort Heritage Collection

Anchorage Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 575 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 575 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room overlooking the lake. Friendly, helpful hosts. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardik

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful environments in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and Tidy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wen, McDonough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for holiday breaks. Premium beding and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great holiday destination, made for families. Pool facilities were perfect too. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
US visitors in NZ
Excellent location and staff. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Bushland Beach

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donnell

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at this Resort. Peter and Claris were great hosts, very helpful and friendly. Beaut little spot, everything was there. Great rooms, lovely spa and swimming pool. We went as a family group and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

danhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property right next to the lake . The room was clean and the staff was super friendly. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Qingmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023