With a stay at Little Haven in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
beach near Taupō Central - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Dixie Brown's Cafe - 10 min walk
Replete Food Company - 12 min walk
The Coffee Club Taupo - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
About this property
Little Haven
Little Haven offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Trampoline
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
Stovetop
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
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Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during May, June, July, August, September, and October:
Swimming pool
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
52 Rifle Motel Taupo
52 Rifle Motel
52 Rifle Taupo
52 on Rifle Motel
Little Haven Motel
Little Haven Taupo
Little Haven Motel Taupo
Little Haven (formerly 52 on Rifle Motel)
Little Haven Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Clean, good space, quiet, clean cool pool. Staff friendly.
sarah
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kate
Jan 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, newly renovated bathroom, free laundry was wonderful, and the kids play area was fantastic. All of this with very friendly and very helpful staff made this a wonderful place to stay in Taupo. Wish we had longer.
Stayed for 2 nights. Room was clean, modern and comfortable due to recent upgrades to the property. Allocated parking for each room. Walk to town 10-15 minutes where there is a great choice of restaurants.
This is a fantastic place to stay on a visit to Taupo. The rooms were very clean, comfortable and modern. The location is convenient near the town centre. We had a two bedroom unit that was perfect for a family of four. Would definitely recommend.
Location very handy to town and the lake. Very much enjoyed our stay, accommodation very comfortable and cleanliness of a high standard. Colin and Lisa are lovely and very accommodating. Property well set up for families with all of the facilities required.
Loved this unit for our 1 night stay it was so clean, warm & really enjoyed the spa pool on a cold evening 10/10 and will definitely be back next time in taupo