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Colonial Lodge Motel

Property class: 4

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A building with a staircase leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains.
A calm lake with mountains in the background and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and shelves with glassware.
A Colonial Lodge Motel sign, a parking lot, a barbecue grill, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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134 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Superior Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a sink, and a small countertop.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a clock.

Business Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Taupō

A stay at Colonial Lodge Motel places you in the heart of Taupō, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This beach motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Heli Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with private hot tubs and DVD players. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring private hot tubs and Smart televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving outside of normal check-in hours.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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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Colonial Lodge Motel Taupo
Colonial Taupo
Colonial Lodge Motel Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel Taupo
Colonial Lodge Motel Motel Taupo

Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 309 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely room, location and inn keepers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for Ironman weekend. Convenient location, room quiet and well set up. Host friendly and helpful. Easy walk into town, good off street parking. Would certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was super friendly, we even got escorted to our room. Room was clean and in good location. We even had a partial lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a one night stay on the way home...unit was clean and tidy..having a spa bath was a pleasant bonus..bed was comfortable...kitchen etc was reasonably well equipped..car parking is a big tight..overall a good stay and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff welcoming and helpful. Room clean and well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and efficient check in. Warm, clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and the manager was so helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our unit was quiet, clean and spacious. Great motel location. The hosts are welcoming and accommodating, we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect stopover location. Friendly staff and service. We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and good accommodations. The host was very friendly and eager to help with things to do but since we only stayed one night we didn’t have much time but did venture up to the thermal spa and had a nice relaxing time there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippa and Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms have recently been renovated - spotless, well presented, comfy bed, smart TV, well-equipped kitchenette. Perfect quiet location for exploring Rotorua and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great innkeepers, provided a wealth of information on what to do in the area. Was within easy walk of the town and had good on site parking. Family unit was clean and up the back of the property. Property was a little tired and dated but had all we needed for a short stay for three adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Himani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront, nice and clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

Hands down the best place we've stayed

This place was definitely the best place we've stayed so far. The service was really good and the cleanliness was incredible, not a spec of dust or sand or anything anywhere. Spewin we didnt stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very welcoming! Room clean and tidy. Spa bath was a bonus too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adequate Motel. No lake view in our unit but enjoyed the spa bath .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anthony was lovely to deal with, so friendly and made us feel welcome.