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Lakeside Taupo

4.0 star property
4-star beach motel near Lake Taupō

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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114 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Business Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Twin Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Twin Spa Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakefront Apartment

Lakefront Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Taupō

Walk to the beach.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 Maori Carvings. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Indian Affair - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Taupo

4-star beach motel near Lake Taupō
As a guest of Lakeside Taupo, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are free. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Lakeside Taupo offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • 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 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 545 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Graeme

Disappointed

Requested wheelchair access room. It was a good thing we did not bring the wheelchair due to room constraints in our car. Room had small lip into it. Wheelchair antitip wheels would have damaged it. Turn into bathroom is tight. May not have made it round. No shower chair in shower. I’m not showering in my wheelchair. Hand rail by toilet useable but not ideal. Noisy Air Conditioning unit outside kitchen window. It was not ours. Good thing I can use crutches otherwise this would have been bad instead of very bad. Also picture above bed fall down but before we checked in. Note there are no staff onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was good value. The unit was clean and tidy and was also quiet. Convenient to shops and eateries. Only disappointment is that I had phoned ahead and requested wheelchair accessability for showering as I had had a recent knee operation, and on arrival the shower was over the bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pillows far too hard-impossible to sleep on! Had to use sofa cushions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pundit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service etc. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Kajol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean TV had netflix and prime Small parking area though was difficult to park at rear carpark Easy self check in and check out Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen, Hamilton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
vg
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views out to lake taupo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect enough however the main curtains need sorting out! They were very difficult to draw closed!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Room comfort

Average motel

Check in was disorganised. The motel rang me 2 days beforehand and I gave them my email as requested. Yet on the day no instructions were sent to me. When I rang they said they didn't have my email or correct number ( this despite having rung me 2 days earlier). Room was ok but there was no bathroom basin plug and dirty glasses in the kitchen cupboard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayushi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The unit was clean, but probably won't book again. This is rated 4 star and I'm not certain how it is graded as 4 star, because it had faults. Firstly, you are asked to give a credit card as security even though i had paid, for any damage caused by us staying, but we should be given a discount for the faults. It seems others have complained about the condition of their unit in the past and no improvements have been made. 1. Old blood on sheets and pillow case, obviously washed but strain still remains. 2. Dining room chairs very loose and chairs fragile and really need replacing. 3. Beds are uncomfortable. 4. Towels are raggy around the edges. 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
older unit and could do with some remedial work however very comfortable and nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No reception, had to follow up on door code when I arrived, Bed hard, only one there in complex, not the greatest comfort for money paid. Location good, parking good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent room, good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the room space beds were very comfy the spa bath was a bonus only downfall is the netflix/youtube and other apps didnt work
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All things very tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had trouble with your lady wanting my bank details .I noticed on your email disclaimer saying dont give bank details after dealing with Expeditor.Banks are telling us also. I got to your place and had no power. Your man got there and sorted that problem . Went into bathroom and there was electrical packaging on the vanity and finally the TV wouldnt allow me any sky programmes as per on your TV station list.The room was otherwise tidy and bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Great facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a remote motel (IE no one available for in person checkin) - perhaps we missed this condition when booking but with no ability to call the number required to get the key lock access code (strongly suggest having a WhatsApp friendly number to call or online chat service for those with data only SIM cards or provide the key details via email) it made it quite complicated to check in. Venue is dated, but very clean, and value for money comparative to metro accomodation is low, although this appears the norm in Taupo. Quite satisfactory for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shaiann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Upon arrival from Napier to Taupo, I hadn’t received details they said would be emailed about where to find the room and the code to the key lockbox. Luckily, there was a staff member waiting outside to be picked up and she rung reception for me. Then I was emailed the code and room number. The spa bath in the room was to die for, literally amazing. But, the bed was rock hard and so were the pillows, it was a terrible sleep. It was also really noisy, we could hear people talking in the other rooms and heard when they would turn the shower or tap on etc… It’s a beautifully located motel that could be done a lot better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025