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4.0 out of 5

"The room was clean, but not the floor. A firm bed ,very good sheets, but unpleasant cooking odours, window catches broken, light bulbs missing and an ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 25 Mar 2021

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Hotel Description

At Rainbow Point Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, patios, and LCD TVs.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a garden. Added amenities include a conference center and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Rainbow Point motel include Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupo.

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Economy Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Rainbow Point Motel ratings based on 123 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Rainbow Point Motel

Everyone (77) Couples (27) Family (24)
2 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Apr. 2021

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2 out of 5
A little boy was at the reception when we arrived. He managed to find our room key by phoning an appropriate adult (assuming his dad). But couldn't help us much. My husband went back to the reception to ask WiFi password. Again the same thing the boy phoned the adult (owner/manager/dad) and took about 15mins to find out the password. However the manager popped in our unit later on and apologized.

Posted by on 22 Apr. 2021

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Mar. 2021

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3 out of 5
The room was clean, but not the floor. A firm bed ,very good sheets, but unpleasant cooking odours, window catches broken, light bulbs missing and an unwashed marked bath towel and no bath mat. Would not stay again.

Posted by on 25 Mar. 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Mar. 2021

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2 out of 5
The place is tired and old. It is badly in need of a revamp. Holes in walls and roof, mold around windows, threadbare towels and unfortunately like many NZ motels it now has long term residents. PLUS if you book with Wotif they won’t receive your booking as they no longer use this system! We were damn lucky they weren’t already full. My advice, look elsewhere!

Posted by on 1 Mar. 2021

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1 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Feb. 2021

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5 out of 5
Very friendly manager and staff, quiet and spacious and great location not far from the lake with all the facilities you need. Loved the inexpensive upgrade. Could easily have stayed longer - alas we had to move on.

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Mar. 2020 by The Management Team

Thank you so much for your rating and feedback. We work very hard to provide clean, tidy, comfortable and quiet rooms to our guests. When you stay with us, we make sure that our Service is second to none. We take great pride and joy from our guests enjoyment. Love to see you again.

4 out of 5
Good location and great communication with the owner who was very helpful and accommodating.

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2020

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8 Mar. 2020 by The Management Team

Thank you so much for your rating and feedback. We work very hard to provide clean, tidy, comfortable and quiet rooms to our guests. When you stay with us, we make sure that our Service is second to none. We look forward to seeing you again.

4 out of 5
The property owner was very friendly and helpful. The bathroom hand basin, a human hair a peeve of mind was sitting under the liquid soap container not cool. Other wise nice stay

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Mar. 2020 by The Management Team

Thank you so much for your rating and feedback. We will definitely look into that. We work very hard to provide clean, tidy, comfortable and quiet rooms to our guests. We look forward to seeing you again.

Property Features

As a guest of Rainbow Point Motel, you'll find a library, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Rainbow Point Motel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. This Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Rainbow Point Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private patio
  • LCD television
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Rainbow Point Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10:30 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and NZD 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point Motel Taupo
  • Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point Motel
  • Airport @ Rainbow Point Taupo
  • Airport @ Rainbow Point
  • Rainbow Point Motel Taupo
  • Rainbow Point Taupo
  • Rainbow Point Motel Motel
  • Rainbow Point Motel Taupo
  • Rainbow Point Motel Motel Taupo

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.