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Lakeside Taupo

4.0 star property
Adults-only beach motel
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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
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Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Business Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Balcony or patio
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  • Sleeps 2
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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

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Balcony or patio
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Fridge
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Spa Studio

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
114 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 20 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Maori Carvings - 3 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Taupo

Upscale motel near Lake Taupo
Located close to Maori Carvings, Lakeside Taupo provides a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A free cruise shuttle, extended parking and express check-out
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Lakeside Taupo boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Executive Motel Taupo
Executive Taupo
Lakeside Taupo Motel
Lakeside Taupo Taupo
Executive Motel Taupo
Lakeside Taupo Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Taupo?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Taupo on 20 Jan 2025 start from NZ$234.00, including 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.

How much is parking at Lakeside Taupo?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Taupo?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Does Lakeside Taupo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 9 AM to 6 PM on request.

Where is Lakeside Taupo located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Taupo motel is in the entertainment district and within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Taupo and Maori Carvings. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lakeside Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 461 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is conveniently located next to the lake and has a nice big bath, however for the price this was disappointing. The check in info never arrived (until we chased it up), it wasn’t clear that it was a contactless check in, the second bed was all springs, the pillows were like rocks, the room had an overpowering smell of potpourri and bleach and the walls were so thin I could hear someone snoring next door. Looks nice from the outside and clean enough, but would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very negative notes all over the place. There are positive ways to reinforce rules and regulations and ownership needs to learn them. Made the stay a negative experience which was sad for a lovely place with great staff. The place also needs a water pressure regulator. No water saving here and made the shower almost unusable and messy since the door didn't close.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Blake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got there late at night and the locating the keys and settling down was easy. Bit of fus with the TV because there was no sound, but it just needed to be restarted. Getting confirmation of the booking was a bit of extra work to get in contact when working busy hours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Handy location but the beds weren’t very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness
Having a room at the back of the property was great as it was quiet. Easy walking distance to town. The bed was OK, the pillows were very hard and there were only 2 hangers, a few more would have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and tidy, beds comfortable. The self check in proved to be a bit difficult at first with no clear instructions of holding down both switches to open the key lock, but got there in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Miodrag, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, with a very convenient location. A little bit outdated condition, but overall good value for money. For my next visit to Taupo, this motel will be on the top of the list.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked this property, no reception, self check in, someone was sleeping in the bed. Had to go to other motel, which was very basic. Parking very tight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Maintenance needed in Room 2 bathroom to fix basin tap and blocked shower. Comfortable enough and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Will not use this motel again. It was very impersonal. We had know idea this was an eMotel until arrival. We opted to pay at property but our account was debited immediately. We were charged more than the quoted price. The electric jug, element for heating something to eat and the toast all on together and the fuse was tripped. There was no detergent, nothing to clean dishes between meals, no cloth for wiping down the table or kitchen sink. Had to leave dirty dishes behind. There was no fish slice to use with frying pan. Only one large saucepan, no others for cooking meal. One dessert spoon and a serving spoon. There was only one flannel for two people. The shower flooded the floor which meant if using the toilet you had water running around it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean but convenient check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

T N

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We have stayed at the motel before and liked the situation. We did not like the E “check in”.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenimol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and eating establishments close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and functional, everything works and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didnt understand the 4 star motel rating, in entry to the room I noticed the grubby carpet and wouldnt allow my grandchild on the floor. The pillows were way too hard, we couldnt utilise them and had to use the blankets instead. There was a pair of shoes left under the bed from the previous people, so it probably didnt get vacuumed under the bed before. However the manager Deon was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024