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Great Lake Motel Taupo

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit
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Studio Unit | Private kitchen
One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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56 Lake Terrace, 3350 Taupo, New Zealand, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

One Bedroom, Family Motel Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio Unit, Spa Bath

Studio Unit, Spa Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Motel Unit

One Bedroom Motel Unit

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Taupō

At Great Lake Motel Taupo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-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

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Affair - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Lake Taupō
Great Lake Motel Taupo offers its guests spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Great Lake Motel Taupo also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Great Lake Motel Taupo offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • Laundry fee: NZD 8
  • 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

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 Great Lake Motel Taupo?

Great Lake Motel Taupo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Lake Motel Taupo on 14 Jan 2026 start from AU$223.09, 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 Great Lake Motel Taupo?

Yep, Great Lake Motel Taupo has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Is Great Lake Motel Taupo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Great Lake Motel Taupo is a hit with families.

Does Great Lake Motel Taupo serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

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

Are pets allowed at Great Lake Motel Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Great Lake Motel Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay in Taupo. Clean, tidy, everything worked. It was well above our expectations for the cost. Very close to the centre and just across the road from the lake. I will definitely stay there again when next in Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly and conveniently located. Breakfast is no longer offered, but is still displayed on the website.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was close to town it was nice and relaxing and pretty quiet. Rooms were clean and set out nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chor Yeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spa bath, and Lakefront
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nimber 1 right by laundry so noisey apart from that ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margaret was very nice. We are able to checked in earlier than 2pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Overnight in Taupo

Spacious convenient friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class property overlooking lake Taupo,minutes away from various dining options, places to visit within easy reach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great service at front desk, great room! Well done guys!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall we were happy with our one night's accommodation. Good location, being close to all major amenities, and found unit very clean. Could maybe do with some improved sound insulation, as snoring was quite audible from the neighboring room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the Lake and within walking distance to dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

A very comfortable stay! Friendly staff.

Spacious 1- bedroom with all kitchen amenities one can expect. Clean, new roomie bathroom. Very close to town and across the street from the lake (swimming area a few blocks away.) I would absolutely stay again.
Motel at the end of the rainbow
Unit 3 ground floor with parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
True to the description. Welcoming staff. Room was clean and had what we needed. Not luxuries as it is a Motel, but pratical. We were comfortable and slept weel the two days we spent there. Location is super convenient, next to restaurants and shops, and accross the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and central to everything We have stayed here before. Bed was a bit soft for us and the couch was quite uncomfortable to lie on. Apart from that it was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We recently stayed at the Great Lake Motel Taupo for three nights with our family, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the lake and close to great cafes, restaurants, and shops. The room was spotless, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed, including a comfortable bed, modern amenities, and a functional kitchenette. It was the perfect setup for our family. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests and offering great local recommendations. Parking was convenient, and the overall atmosphere of the motel was warm and welcoming. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Great Lake Motel Taupo to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Taupo. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for town, restaurants and lake. Friendly and helpful hosts. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024