Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Lake Taupō

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Shared fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

City View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

City View Quad Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lake Facing Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard room with shared bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room With City View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room With City View

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Taupō

Heart of Taupō.With a stay at this Taupō Central motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupō and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

3-star motel near Lake Taupō
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Silver Fern Lodge.

This 3-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Silver Fern Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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 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, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Silver Fern Lodge.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 842 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mahdia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harjot

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paloma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money!! Bedding super comfortable and large. Great space and room much larger than anticipated. Shower... that pressure! Amazing! Super good pressure. Great heat. Cannot fault
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I regularly stay in Taupo & have stayed at various motels within this price range and this is by far the worst experience ever. Not sure how a property like this make Expedia standards!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mgcini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Madiha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our recent stay was highly satisfactory, with the check-in staff demonstrating exceptional courtesy and facilitating an upgrade to our accommodations. We will certainly recommend your establishment to our network of friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable, fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madiha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were well-maintained, and the staff provided excellent service, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom wete needing redecoration. The bathroon shower and bath was untidy and deteriorating. The blinds were broken. A few dents in the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room with glimpse of Lake from the balcony. Honestly great value for money .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely helpful and friendly information giving at front desk checkin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

teo

Disliked: Staff & service
Receptionist is not friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived we were told that builders would be fixing the men’s bathroom and would be finished by 6:30pm, they were still fixing it at 11:30pm, very loudly opposite our room. Not very professional to keep working until nearly 12am. Had a very poor sleep because of this and had to drive very early In the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maswati

Travelled with family
Inconveniece without bathroom in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Workers cleaning nearby rooms all throughout night. Even attempted to enter our room by mistake 11:30pm. Hallways laden with used linen. Weird smell in room also
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sumaporn

Disliked: Staff & service
Not filled up toilet paper & no shower soap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aroha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025