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Anchorage Resort Taupo

Property class: 3.5

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, seating, and umbrellas.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with a view of a lake and trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.
The exterior of the Anchorage Resort Motel with a sign, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a landscaped area with purple flowers.
A balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water and distant hills.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $146
$127 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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346 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Mile Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

A hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a green sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

A modern living room with a blue sofa, white coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with a view of a lake and trees.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Two Bedroom with Lake View

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake, a chair, and a table with chairs.

Deluxe Two Bedroom with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

With a stay at Anchorage Resort Taupo in Taupō (Two Mile Bay), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Lake Taupō and a 3-minute drive from The Landing Lake Taupō. .This ski motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Spa Thermal Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Three Mile Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Four Mile Bay - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Anchorage Resort Taupo

Anchorage Resort Taupo offers 21 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub and 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 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
After a day on the slopes, relax in one of the 3 outdoor pools. Additional features at this Mediterranean motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 5 kilometers.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Anchorage Resort Motel Taupo
Anchorage Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel
Anchorage Resort Taupo Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel Taupo
The Anchorage Resort Heritage Collection

Anchorage Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 687 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot, excellent service and very spacious rooms - perfect for the family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were absolutely lovely, beautiful property and sparkling clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place, very comfortable stay. Clean and extremely well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, great location, great ammenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay and would happily come back. Peter was incredibly helpful and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good location, nice units, lovely spa pool, friendly welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning place to stay. Hosts are super friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t stay else where if I come to Taupo again. The views are just simply stunning. This is Hotel standard. I’ll give it 6 stars if I could!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location beside the lake, excellent room, well equipped, great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very well maintained property. Beautiful view. Great hot pools. Very friendly and helpful owners. Warm and comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful rooms, great service, beautiful view and loved the hot spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, nice size, staff we great. Pool and hot tub were great after a day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Peter was amazing helping us with all our travel stay needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spar pool was excellent. We will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spectacular lake view from room 18. Great heated pool and hot tub overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous large room with massive comfortable bed. Lovely and clean. Was awesome to be greeted by kiwi owners who are clearly passionate about guest service!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So clean and bright. Lovely pool and hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Check-in was easy, amenities were great (especially the laundry!), and location was perfect for getting to downtown Taupo and other excursions we scheduled.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very convenient and quiet place, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Property fully met our expectations. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. There were great views from our unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous place to stay always we always return to this accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great spot. Had everything we needed for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had nice views of the lake and used the heated spa at the end of the day. The room , a 2 bedroom was large and clean with a large living room and balcony. Easy access to where we parked and the sailing club nearby on the lake had great pizzas, beers and was right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy to get to, clean warm rooms Excellent stay, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024