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Cottage Mews Motel

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Lake End Apartment - Adults Only | Lake view
Lake End Apartment - Adults Only | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request)
Property grounds
Family Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Family Cottage | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $94
$81 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

Explore the area

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311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Garden Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

The Nook

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cottage | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Lake End Apartment - Adults Only | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Lake End Apartment - Adults Only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

With a stay at Cottage Mews Motel in Taupō (Two Mile Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. .This beach motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Maori Carvings and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Three Mile Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Four Mile Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cottage Mews Motel

Cottage Mews Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and gas grills.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 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 8:30 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Cottage Mews Motel Taupo
Mews Taupo
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Cottage Mews Motel Motel
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Cottage Mews Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 295 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

haldene .s.

Liked: Cleanliness
quick checkin and out and good parking and access to lake
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
The location is very nice and you can rent bikes on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Nice quiet place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and great that we could bring our dog. Clean and tidy. Staff friendly and welcoming. Only improvement I can suggest is that the decor needs updating as is quite tired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, quiet and comfortable for the family and dog friendly, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and it was great to have a little kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Cottage Mews was excellent. Even had a free room upgrade. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nagil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok..room..little old
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and great amenities. Easy parking and close to lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cosy but spacious cute room a minute from the lake. Quiet. Lots of parking. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my pooch and we had the best experience. Great little cozy room with a fully enclosed patio/garden for my doggo to explore. Everything we needed for a quick stopover. Great hospitality and all of the staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and a team that's supremely easy to engage with!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent upgrade Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

iain

Liked: Staff & service
Good option for basic accommodation. Location good, easy to park. No frills but okay as a value option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice right by the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night, very cute cottage. Room was clean and tidy, easy check in and convient parking on site. Complimentary coffee and tea in the room , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KOKILA

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and easily accessible location with a very clean and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent on all aspects. Quiet convenient clean well equipped. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice for what we required
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is now the third time in 5 years that my wife and I have stayed at the Cottage Mews. We really like it there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to the lake and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, had everything we needed. The shower is very powerful! The garden patio is lovely and means you can eat meals outside. It’s a short walk to the Lake and the water was just right for swimming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming host, comfortable and good location. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024