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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Restaurant
Superior Studio, Lake View
Outdoor pool
Courtyard
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, Lake View

Superior Studio, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Hair dryer
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Taupō

At Lakefront Lodge Taupo you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Taupō Central hotel include Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and ski storage are also featured at Lakefront Lodge Taupo. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Taupō hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers 40 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 20

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 10 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 20

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Lodge Taupo on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$88.08, 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 Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Yep, Lakefront Lodge Taupo has a free self car park.

Does Lakefront Lodge Taupo have a pool?

Lakefront Lodge Taupo has an outdoor pool.

Does Lakefront Lodge Taupo serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

No, Lakefront Lodge Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

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

Are pets allowed at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 958 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view of the lake from the top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great night's sleep. Unfortunately I had to check out early but the Social Club upstairs looks awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, first time booking easy and staff helpful on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I let them know I have a disability, and while I was given a downstairs room, it was a long way from the front door, and down a long hallway, right next to the laundry. There was no one to help carry bags, etc. The food was OK. The same fried food I would have had at home, but not done as nicely. The bed was had and there was no chair or other place to sit in the room. The view was a plastic pipe in a dirt garden! No lake in sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good for our over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation is in a great area walkable to town or great walks in other direction. Lakefront. Room very clean, bedding/beds appeared very new. Warm. Great little hot tub - didn't have time to try the pool - but was heated. Staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. Some room features a bit tired - but to be expected at this price-point. I can imagine downstairs rooms a bit noisy if upstairs rooms occupied. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff & very helpful….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff(one person only) was fantastic. Everything else was meh. The motel is still in the 80s but charging prices that are well into the 21st century. Our TV didn't work. No microwave. Mugs needed to be washed in the bathroom sink (yuk) etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie Ann

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we arrived late so having the option of having a meal via room service was great . The room was very clean , bed was comfy and fairly quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Md

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resturant was nice, food was really good, cosy friendly, helpful staff. Would have been good if the room had a nice big couch and tv in the lounge area for family time. Kind of a strange layout, it was a very cold day in taupo, but the room was surprisingly warm after turning on the small heaters provided. Larger milks for cuppas would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to dislike i had a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Odd place to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was very spotty which was frustrating. Lacked things in the room like tissues, conditioner & moisturizer which we found in other hotels of similar price points. Also, no breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chuk Sau

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Difficult to get parking when the pub above is running, could hear upstairs until it closed but wasnt too bad. Nice compact room. Would have preferred tv in different place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures misleading. Low end hotel, no elevator you have to lug up baggage to 2nd floor. No staff at front desk after 9pm so when you return you can't come in front entrance and if issues arise like other guests loud and obnoxious late at night, after 10pm past 1am, no one to deal with them. Supposed to be non smoking hotel but not monitored or enforced. In morning no hot water for shower at 8:30-10am started shwr waited a bit for cold water to warm up. Left it for a couple mins and it started to feel slightly warmer and tried to get in hoping it would get hot. So got wet under luke warm water, cranked to hot but no hot and then got completely cold water again so froze.Had to get out cold & wet. We called front desk but no answer. Had to get dressed and go downstairs to reception desk. When we expressed concerns with all these issues the receptionist was a kind & sympathetic staff member who offered us a room chg, but wanted to see room 1st and chk if there would be hot water so she gave us a key to look. When we returned agreeing to move it took over 2hrs from 10am to 12pm, before we could chg room, which we had to move ourselves after waiting over 1 1/2 hrs because only 1 lady to chk ppl in & out, so we lost our enrire morning and still didn't have time to get a shwr or breakfast as we were already late for our planned brunch, had to skip, and rush to a booked tour. Once we finally got into new room we noticed loud music below, church using room. No receipts at chkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dragana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and efficient, the room was tidy and clean. The complex air conditioning made a constant noise loud enough to keep me awake. I did not sleep at all and so I struggled the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here to half our Auckland trip, great little place for the value. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small, but that’s fine if you don’t need to cook. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025