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Central Inn Taupo

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls and a window above the beds.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a large open field, and a body of water in the background.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and shower.
A residential area with a large house featuring a covered patio, a brick driveway, and a view of a body of water.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a clock, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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2/135 Te Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view into the kitchen.

Deluxe Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Studio

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Comfort Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls and a window above the beds.

Superior Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Taupō

Central Inn Taupo places you in the centre of Taupō, within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers a terrace, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Taupō Central motel include Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Heli Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Central Inn Taupo

As a guest of Central Inn Taupo, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupō motel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Central Inn Taupo offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
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.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Central Inn Taupo Motel
Central Inn Taupo Taupo
Central Inn Taupo Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Central Inn Taupo?

Central Inn Taupo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Inn Taupo?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Inn Taupo on 25 Aug 2026 start from AU$108, 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.

Is parking available at Central Inn Taupo?

Yep, Central Inn Taupo has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Central Inn Taupo?

No, Central Inn Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Central Inn Taupo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Central Inn Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central, quiet and more than adequate
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the lake, nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was handy to town and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not have any pets but our stay was great - the location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reaĺly great facilities, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and handy to shops etc! Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy, very central stay. We were really pleasantly surprised by this little gem. We stayed for 1 x night and it was perfect for what we needed. There is no heating or air conditioning which could be problem. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great space, quiet location, short walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation at an affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BENOIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick staff when we arrived and had a question Clean and functional room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tapu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Most of all very quiet and shops near by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Afroj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but suitable for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel room was perfect for us and nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot within walking distance of the water and shops
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidied, well maintained rooms, everything we need was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice good for a family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, central enough for a short walk to restaurants & bars. Room was clean and bed very comfy. Perfect for someone travelling needing a bed, a shower and a spot to do some work after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Opeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
House was nice and clean very comfortable despite some cockroach we’ve seen it at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy and walkable to town

Nice and easy with lock box to check in and out. Suits for an over nighter and walkable to shops and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our over night stop in Taupō. Four adults fit into one studio and slept comfortably. Really accomodating and helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a clean basic studio apartment. It is not an inn. It is an guesthouse. There was not service or staff. The bed was super springy and soft.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026