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Standard room with shared bathroom
20 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Three Bedroom Apartment
45 sq m
Sleeps 8
3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Lake Facing Room
26 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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City View Room
22 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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City View Quad Room
29 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
About the area
Taupo
Heart of Taupo.With a stay at this Taupō Central motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Taupo and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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 Taupo 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 Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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: midnight
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 9:00 AM - midnight
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
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
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
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Silver Fern Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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So easy to check in and out and the room was beautiful
Janna
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
Business traveller
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parked cars blocked access, parking is limited and narrow, room is average with damaged carpet missing cutlery, unfinished renovation job
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Betty
Feb 16, 2025
No mirror in rooms. No wash cloths or hand towels or bath mats. Felt unsafe going to the bathroom during the night
Betty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Karen
Travelled with family
Feb 10, 2025
the property is getting very tired and the room could have been cleaner. there was some painting happening in the hallway, so perhaps they are starting to give the place a paint - I hope they do all the walls and not just patch them The spare blanket in the room for the sofa bed was dirty. The sofa bed itself was below standard - the mattress was very very thin. The bedding for the main bed and sheets and towels were very clean and the bathroom shower was hot and had great water pressure - so that was great.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Grant
Feb 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
They seem to be in the process of refurbishing this property
Old, Bed 2 beds together like climbing Mount everest, ,shower if door not closed hits toilet and floor dosent drain , shower has hole above , and ceiling tile has fallen down, ,no fan , blinds are not effective , wouldnt recommend to anyone
I asked for a cancelation and refund as i tested position for covid. My employer sent them an email confirming it. Was told no. They expected me still to come and spread covid to everyone else
View was lovely and a convenient position close to Taupo"s restaurants and shops.
Room was spacious and clean but bed and pillows were very uncomfortable!
Even for a value property there were issues with the kitchen facility- fridges, stoves all filthy. Grounds poorly maintained. Mattresses were very lumpy and thin. Water pressure in shower great. Room sizes are good. Would not recommend to friends for a stay.
This place had a very misleading Expedia blurb, it was dirty, rude staff and incredibly noisy. Would never stay here again. The only positive is it’s location.
Tired, worn old motel in need of update. Patched drywalls need paint. Terrible queen bed - woke up with sore back. Communal kitchen is barely functional - 2 electric stoves broken but 1 gas stove worked, dishwasher broken, no tea/paper towels to dry dishes (and you're expected to clean up). Clean dishes, cutlery and utensils were wet. Would not recommend.
Harry
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Business traveller
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its not flash but its warm clean and close to the town / lake