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Studio (First Floor)
Room with view
409 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio (Beach Level)
Room with view
409 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio/Family Beach Level
506 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View
419 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Delightful beach motel with a spa tub

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 35-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Mediterranean motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Take advantage of the motel's room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Clearwater Motor Lodge

229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Clearwater Motor Lodge features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Mediterranean motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Clearwater Motor Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Clearwater Motor Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Espresso maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Stovetop
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 35
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:30 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Clearwater Motor Lodge
  • Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
  • Clearwater Motor Taupo
  • Clearwater Hotel Taupo
  • Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel
  • Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
  • Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

National Rating

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