With a stay at Oasis Beach Motel in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Three Mile Bay.
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
Three Mile Bay - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Maori Carvings - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Industrie French Kitchen - 3 min drive
Dixie Brown's Cafe - 6 min drive
Cafe Baku - 5 min drive
About this property
Oasis Beach Motel
Beachside motel with outdoor pool
Oasis Beach Motel offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to patios. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the motel. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Art Deco motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite at Edgewater Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Edgewater Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 29 to 35 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Edgewater Restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Health club
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On a lake
On the beach
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 (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 floor
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Built in 1965
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch plasma TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Manuels Millennium Hotel next door]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 29.00 to 35.00 per person
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00
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; 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
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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Oasis Beach Resort Taupo
Oasis Beach Taupo
Oasis Beach Hotel Taupo
Oasis Hotel Taupo
Oasis Beach Resort
Oasis Beach Motel Motel
Oasis Beach Motel Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel Motel Taupo
Reviews
Oasis Beach Motel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Great spot. Retro feel. Old but clean. Pool could be a bit warmer - I was hoping for a soak but it was not quite that kind of heat. But great for kids. Wifi was not good though. Not sure if that usual or only for the night I was there. Worth checking if this is important to you. Quiet and very scenic.
Loved the heated pool in winter!
Only negative there wasn't enough parking and we had to park elsewhere when we got there as everyone was going out for dinner or the bar next door so when we checked in at 5pm there was no parking for us. We did move our car back later on that evening when space freed up
I was quite disappointed with the overall experience. The property felt more like a campground than a hotel, and there was little to no staff presence even reception was unattended during the day. Our room swipe card failed to work almost daily, requiring constant replacements, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. The condition of the room was also below standard, with heavily stained carpet throughout. When we moved the coffee and dining tables, we discovered red stains that had clearly been concealed rather than cleaned.
Given the reputation of the group, we had expected something more refined and memorable. The highlight of our stay was the view, and we sincerely appreciated the efforts of the housekeeping staff, who kept our room tidy throughout. However, the hotel overall is in serious need of refurbishment and service improvements if it is to align with the standard of the Millennium Hotel next door.
Esa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
John
Aug 18, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
I phoned them on Friday morning telling that we had a medical emergency and to cancel. The person i spoke to told me that they would advise Expedia on our behalf as i was unsure what to do. On Saturday night they phoned asking when i was checking in, i explained our situation and they denied my previous discussion and declined that they had offered to help. This cost my 2 nights accommodation. If they had explained to me that they were unable to help, I would have canceled through Expedia my self.
We stay in Taupō a lot. This was definitely the best price for the best accommodation we could find. It had a kitchenette with serving utensils for 3 (apartment size room) and a pool outside that was open in August. We didn’t think it would be open so we didn’t have swim-wear. But there were lots of people enjoying it. We assume because we were right on hot water beach the water was warm. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom had all the things you need and towels. It was perfect. It had great TV selections too. I know I’m all over the place with what I’ve written, but we just got back from a great road trip. We will stay at this Motel again!
This is such a great place to stay.We keep coming back. Had beautiful lakefront unit for a very reasonable price and there’s a heated pool as well as a tennis court. Plus the extra bonus of being able to use all the Millenium facilities and dining options next door is great. The location is quiet and lakefront walking track is on your doorstep.
Older complex but all that wr required. Position right on the lake walkway was excellent. Great walk to coffee and food options. Very reasonably priced
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Harman
Traveled with family
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel to stay but the room could have better lighting and the mattress needs to be changed
A great room rate next to the lake. Location 10/10. Laid back relaxed feel about the place. Although the Motel was old our room was clean and had all that we needed for a night away. We arrived late in the afternoon and our unit was beautifully warm, a thoughtful touch. The staff were friendly.
Reception was not very welcoming. Was strict on 3pm checkin. Then at 3pm multiple people at same time tried checking in. Excuse was rooms not ready . Many rooms are ready so as regular traveler and hotels.com gold member traveler, i would ask the management to be like 99.9% of motels that checkin from 2pm but also very often are polite and welcome people who are a bit earlier. Otherwise the room was ok, but again i was meant to be in a room with pool view but suddenly got changed , was not impressed . So i hope management see this and take appropriate steps to fix and be more welcome to paying guests if they want return visits as ive stayed in taupo over 100 times and never had such an experience.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Hallie
Traveled with family and small children
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a lovely setting being right in the lakefront but the room did not look like the pictures on the website and there was a weird smell to the room upon entering. A little bit old and outdated, the queen bed was on wheels so moved alot and the harmonies did not work - which is essential in taupo winter with -3 degree mornings! Outdoor spa and pool was lovely though - such a good temperature for winter!
Hallie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Michelle
Traveled with partner
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed three nights in a two bedroom lakefront apartment. The unit was clean and tidy with great views but a little dated and probably due for renovation but great value for money and the extra bonus of being able to go next door to the Millennium Hotel for breafast and use of their facilities as well. The swimming pool was excellent and a great temperature for winter. All the staff we came in contact with were lovely and helpful.
The only down for me was i booked a 2 bedroom as i recently had knee surgery and needed my own bed. Unfortunately the single beds in the 2nd bedroom were quite small and not really suitable for adults, they would be perfect for children though.
Location is perfect, right on the water front and est access to walkway. This was our third stay at this motel and previously had stayed in the 1 bedroom apartments next to the pool.
Beautiful view of the lake which was right on our front door. We loved the grotto pool also. Older style units, but nice bedding, great water pressure in the shower and we could cook which all made for a comfortable family stay with a million dollar view.