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Great Lake Motel Taupo

Property class: 2.5
Motel perfectly located for exploring Taupō Central

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.
A narrow hallway leading to a kitchen area with a sink, a chair, and a small table.
A concrete staircase with black railings leading to a second-floor landing.
A reception area with a counter, informational posters, and a bulletin board.
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 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 i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Studio Unit, Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a single bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a red chair.

Studio Unit, Spa Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

One Bedroom Motel Unit

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Studio Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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

  • beach near Taupō Central - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Heli Cafe - ‬8 min drive

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.

Property class

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 Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Lake Motel Taupo on Sept 25, 2026 start from CA $152, 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 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. 138 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the road from the lake and close to restaurants. Our room was very comfortable with everything we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good large room and bathroom. Very clean and close to restaurants, but still quiet. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the restaurants and bars and straight across is the lake room was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location right in town but quiet. Tired basic hotel, could use some attention to detail but priced accordingly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes,the room was very clean and the staff were great, Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just what we needed. We were able to cook dinner. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great location. Large room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay, we really enjoyed the location and the room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location across the road from Lake Taupo. Room very comfy with well stocked kitchette and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good safe and family friendly area for a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Leanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay would totally recommend to friends and family and the convenience of it all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isaac

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

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Tops
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious, clean, comfy bed and great bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the Lake and within walking distance to dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to town and beautiful walks along the lake front.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best motels I have stayed in great staff ,great shower and bed very close to the shops ticks all my boxes will book again many thanks g.frost
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024