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Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a lifebuoy.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a sign encouraging visitors to enjoy New Zealand, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A hotel with a well-lit facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, a staircase, and a bed.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $63
$55 nightly
$63 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Explore the area

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250 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi Bay, Taupo, 2730
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for One Bedroom Unit with Thermal Pool

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

One Bedroom Unit with Thermal Pool

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Unit with Thermal Pool

A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, a staircase, and a bed.

Family Unit with Thermal Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Lakeview Studio (Sleeps 3)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Lakeview Studio (Sleeps 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Ensuite Queen Bed Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a microwave, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Ensuite Queen Bed Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Two Bedroom Family Suites

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Two Bedroom Family Suites

  • 783 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Lakeview Studio with Walk-in Shower

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a painting of a wave.

Lakeview Studio with Walk-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Budget Lakeview Studio

  • Lake view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Classic Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

A room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, a staircase, and a bed.

Classic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

With a stay at Chelmswood Motel Taupo in Taupō (Two Mile Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Three Mile Bay and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Taupō Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Taupō - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • beach near Taupō Central - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Chelmswood Motel Taupo offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Heated pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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
This property does not allow late check-ins for the following room types: Ensuite Queen, Ensuite Twin, and Ensuite Econ Queen.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to October 17 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Chelmswood Motel Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 382 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing thermal mineral pool in the room, also outdoor heated pool was great too. the room was clean and tidy and the team there were very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good lake view and good hot pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Parking, large space, comfortable bed, lake facing, nice kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is great No Stress, Everything is great enjoying our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great wee spot, clean and organized, management is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean, staff friendly and easy parking right in front of studio. Kitchen was well equipped and a lovely view towards the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great sized room space. Staff very friendly. I was staying here for 1 night but extended my stay as felt at home here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy room. Nice cosy bed with crisp, clean bedding. Enjoyed our private mineral spa pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed and comfortable room. Had a mineral bath in a special room. The outdoor thermally heated pool was a real treat. Looked across Lake Taupo. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pool was cold this time we were looking forward to. A soak
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is clean and tidy but older style but good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, lovely helpful workers. Polite respectful and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was basic but clean and tidy. Quiet location although thin walls between units. Swimming pool was far too hot for our liking. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
clean facilities and helpful staff. The kitchen was very small and the bathroom rather basic and the badly leaking spouting outside the entrance door was annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The host was friendly but, for me, he was quite hard to understand as he was foreign. The room was ok, basic, the bed was very hard so we didn't get much rest but the deep thermal bath was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel!!!! It is spacious with a separate cooking area with stove microwave and refrigerator. The best part is the bathroom with a separate mineral tub to soak in. The water comes out piping hot so you need to add cold water to it. My favorite stay in all of New Zealand by far. There is a view from the lakeside units.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Room is okay. The staff is courteous. The amenities is only average. Only average
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom was very dated & shower didn’t drain properly. Bed was pretty hard. Outlook over the lake was nice. Everything was clean but just not very modern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the bed was comfortable, and the kitchen had been upgraded, the room was dusty and the windows were not very clean considering we had a view of the lake. The bathroom was in dire need of an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good easy parking right outside the unit. Mini Kitchen had all that I needed. But I always take my own kitchen things, so it was a good back up to have. The staff were really nice and helpful. The room was clean. The only thing I had a issue was the shower was quite a step up to get into. I spoke to a staff member and he went out of his way and sorted a small ramp for me. To get up into the shower. As I have hip issues. I recommend this place and happy to come back and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Dripping shower was quite annoying all night long. Pool was boiling hot so unable to utilize. Staff was quite eager to please though and very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026