Walk to the beach.Stay at this Taupo motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupo and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive
Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive
Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
A.C. Baths - 5 min drive
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 17 min walk
Master of India - 19 min walk
Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 9 min walk
Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - 19 min walk
About this property
Gables Lakefront Motel
4-star beach motel near Lake Taupo
As a guest of Gables Lakefront Motel, you'll find a spa tub, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Taupo motel.
1 floor
15 guestrooms or units
4 buildings
Built in 1970
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
Gables Lakefront Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Premium satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator
Separate living room
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
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
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
50-inch TV
Premium channels
Satellite channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Outdoor space
Furnished balcony
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
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 3 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
National rating
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Motel property is rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Property is also known as
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Gables Lakefront Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Had a fantastic 4 days here in Jan 24. Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts. The hosts were welcoming, the unit was spotless, parking was easy, the view of the lakefront was fantastic. The owners go the extra mile and nothing was a problem. We will definitely stay here again.
Andrea
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nitin
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Recommended a trip to an old chateaux out of town (awesome views) and breakfast place the next morning.
Booked and checked in within 30 mins of booking.
View from my front door.