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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
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Two Bedroom Apartment
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Superior Room
Sleeps 3
Executive Room Lake View
Sleeps 3
Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom
Sleeps 4
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
Sleeps 6
Lake Facing Room
Sleeps 3
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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).
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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - 9 min walk
Baked With Love Eatery - 7 min walk
Piccolo - 8 min walk
Wild Bean Cafe - 6 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.
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
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Large clean and comfortable room. Close to shops and eateries. The only complaint is there isn’t someone on site when you’d expect them to be and nobody answers the phone if you need help.
Bed was soft, room was quiet. If I'm ever in Taupō longer than 1 night, I'll try and stay here again.
Isaac
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Rebecca
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: Nice shower, friendly staff, clean and quite modern, reasonably priced.
Things that could be worked on: Not enough on-site parking, flimsy bedding, heat pump didn’t generate enough heat, there was a heater but it was too small for the room.
I went to taupo for my trip. Stay in silver fern lodge. It gives a very good experience also quite environment. No disturbance and a good with a cheap option room.
Heat pumps not working ,extractor fans in bathrooms not working and also there are no heat lamps ,no mirrors ,no adequate lighting,no wash room mates -staffs behaviour is very rude .waste of money and not worthy
The spare pillow and blanket had blood marks on them. Reception was not manned till after 3pm and no one there in the morning for departure. The Bathroom had a lot of mould in the shower area
The walll heater was too small for the unit and had a low heat coming out of one side. Even when turned up it made no difference. The room was cold especially at night and looked and felt miserable to the point where my husband and I abandoned our stay. For the money paid it was well over priced. The spare blanket in the room was too dirty to put on the bed. When we arrived at our room there was a pile of washing sitting on the floor close by with no-one in sight to pick it up. Ring in bathroom for holding a small towel was broken. We met an employee as we left and he advised us we could have called maintenance even although there was no reference to be able to contact anyone responsible in the facility.
We will not use this facility again. It was our first and last time we will be staying there.