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Colonial Lodge Motel

4.0 star property
Beach motel in Taupō with free parking

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Skiing
Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub
View from property
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | View from room
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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134 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Superior Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Studio Aircon

  • Sleeps 2

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Single Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Studio Aircon

  • Sleeps 3

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio Aircon

  • Sleeps 2

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Business Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Business Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment With Lake View

  • Sleeps 5

About the area

Taupō

Colonial Lodge Motel places you in the heart of Taupō, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this beach motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and Hot tubs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities and ski storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Taupō Central motel include Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Indian Affair - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

Beach motel in Taupō with free parking
As a guest of Colonial Lodge Motel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Colonial Lodge Motel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Colonial Lodge Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with Hot tubs and DVD players. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving outside of normal check-in hours.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Colonial Lodge Motel.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Colonial Lodge Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Lodge Motel?

As of 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Lodge Motel on 9 Dec 2025 start from AU$158.14, 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 Colonial Lodge Motel?

Yep, Colonial Lodge Motel has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Colonial Lodge Motel?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Colonial Lodge Motel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, Colonial Lodge Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Lodge Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Colonial Lodge Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.