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The Lake

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Cancellation policies apply

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

63 Mere Road
Taupo
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A CLASSIC and BOUTIQUE motel recently renovated and decorated in a RETRO style using restored furniture from the 1960s and ’70s.

THE LAKE is the only Motel in New Zealand to be featured in ‘NZ Home and Entertaining’; NZ’s Top design magazine.

Ideally situated: 200 metres from the lakefront, close to town and restaurants, and just off the main highway.

THE LAKE has just 5 rooms and the attention to detail is second to none. Surrounded by trees, THE LAKE is full of character and reflects the beach house culture that Taupo is famous for.
  • Communal gardens
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Non-smoking floors
  • personal service and real local knowledge
  • pets by arrangement.
  • Tour desk

1960`s Suite

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Maximum is 3.Extra guest charge $20. Bedding configuration is 1 queen.1 single. The ‘apartment like’ room has living area, dining area, kitchen , bathroom with power shower. Designer furniture is influenced by the 1960s
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $20.00. Extra children $20.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 queen and 1 single
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 72 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Dial-up
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

1970`s Suite

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Maximum occupancy is 2. Bedding configuration is 1 queen. The ‘apartment like’ room has living area, dining area, kitchen and bathroom with power shower. The designer furniture is influenced by the 1970`s.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 queen
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 72 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Dial-up
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

Courtyard

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Maximum occupancy is 2. Bedding configuration is 1 queen. The ‘apartment like’ room has living area, dining area, kitchen and bathroom with power shower. The designer furniture is influenced by the 1970`s.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 queen
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 72 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Dial-up
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making

The Studio

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Rates are for 1-2 people. Maximum occupancy is 2 (Sorry no children). Bedding configuration is 1 Queen bed. Seperate Bathroom, room has tea/coffee making facilities and VCR player with a choice of classic movies.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 queen
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 72 Hours (all)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 72 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.
  • Alarm clock
  • Dial-up
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

 
Check In 1300hrs
Check In Instructions Credit card details needed when checking in.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There BY CAR FROM NORTH: Drive straight towards Taupo town so that Lake Taupo is on your right-hand side. Keep going along the ‘motel strip’ (Lake Terrace) passing the fire station until you see a restaurant on the left-hand side called THE BACH (Pataka Rd). The next left (sharp turn) is Mere Rd and we are 1 block up on the left-hand side.

FROM SOUTH: Continue towards Taupo passing the Napier turn-off on your right and the Mobil petrol station. Soon after, there is a right turn (Mere Rd) and we are 1 block up on the left-hand side.

THE LAKE is only a short taxi ride from the airport or coach station.
Parking Ample off-street car parking space.
Things To Do EAT:
THE LAKE is close to Taupo's many restaurants, cafes and bars. Just 3 minutes away is the award-winning restaurant 'THE BACH'. And close by is the winner of Best Cafe in The Central Plateau 'ZEST'.

SWIM:
THE LAKE is just 300 metres from Lake Taupo and a good swimming beach. 5 minutes drive and we have Taupo Hot Springs - very relaxing and apparently very healthy!

HAVE FUN:
Try one or all of the following - Bungy jump, sky dive, ropes assault course, gliding, parasailing, mini golf, 9 or 18 hole golf, jet boat ride... All activities can be arranged by us.

WALK:
Some fantastic walks nearby and slighty further afield; and some real local secrets!
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