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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Taupo awaits you at Cascades Lakefront Motel. You'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Taupo Hot Springs and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from A.C. Baths. Highlights at this beachfront motel include in-room free WiFi, balconies, and LCD TVs.

Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the onsite outdoor swimming pool and spa tub. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and ski storage. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-star Two Mile Bay motel include Huka Falls and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa.

Downstairs Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$168* Per night/room 27 Mar. - 28 Mar.

Economy Studio

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Family Unit 5 People

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Family Room, Partial Lake View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Upstairs Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Upstairs Mountain View Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Cascades Lakefront Motel ratings based on 228 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Cascades Lakefront Motel

Everyone (85) Couples (79) Family (65)
4 out of 5
It was convenient for my passing through Taupo.

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2023

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5 out of 5
Stayed here before for work over the past 30 years, nice to stay here for personal reasons. Mainly because of its consistency.

Posted by on 13 Nov. 2022

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4 out of 5
Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms a little “tired” but spacious and scrupulously clean.

Posted by on 12 Oct. 2022

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5 out of 5
Lovely hosts

Posted by on 28 Jul. 2022

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4 out of 5
Very nice property. Great position next to the lake

Posted by on 11 Jan. 2022

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5 out of 5
Location, friendly staff great parking

Posted by on 25 Dec. 2021

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5 out of 5
Nice and handy to the lake dogs loved the lake front walks

Posted by on 19 Oct. 2021

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5 out of 5
Ease of check and departure

Posted by on 19 Jun. 2021

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4 out of 5
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Posted by on 23 May 2021

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5 out of 5
Clean tidy roomy…great hosts

Posted by on 15 May 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 May 2021 by Silas

Thank you for your comments, and hope to see you next time!

About the Cascades Lakefront Motel

Location 303 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

Property Features

Cascades Lakefront Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A library, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Cascades Lakefront Motel. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Taupo motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Towels for the beach
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Cascades Lakefront Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • HD television
  • Digital channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Cascades Lakefront Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: NZD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free: Maximum age 2
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not 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.

  • Pet fee: NZD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Comfort Inn Cascades
  • Comfort Inn Cascades Motel
  • Comfort Inn Cascades Motel Taupo
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  • Comfort Inn Cascades Hotel Taupo
  • Cascades Inn Taupo
  • Cascades Taupo
  • Cascades Lakefront Motel Taupo
  • Cascades Lakefront Taupo
  • Cascades Lakefront
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  • Cascades Lakefront Motel Motel Taupo

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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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.