The Lake Motel

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A house with a sliding glass door, a red chair, and a potted plant.

A black building with white trim and a sign for 'The Lake Retro Studio' available now.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a table. There is a large window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a towel rack, a mirror, and a view of a dining area with a table and chairs.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Housekeeping

$96 nightly

$110 total

Total with taxes and fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330

Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Taupō Hot Springs
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
‪9 min drive‬

Room options

A black and white modern living room with a black leather sofa, a patterned coffee table, and a red pillow.

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

Wonderful

430 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

A compact living space with a red sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a television.

1960's Suite

Exceptional

431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

A living room with a sofa, chairs, a television, and a cabinet.

1970's Suite 3

Exceptional

431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

Wonderful

431 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with two single beds, each with an orange pillow and a white blanket. There is a white wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Exceptional

Garden view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$51 nightly

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

About the neighborhood

Taupō

With a stay at The Lake Motel in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Waipahihi Botanical Gardens.

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What's nearby

beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 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
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Cafe Baku - ‬19 min walk
‪Espresso Cove Taupo - ‬15 min walk
‪Waterside - ‬3 min drive
‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Lake Motel

The Lake Motel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, 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 self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area

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
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster

Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: NZD 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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 and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Lake Motel Taupo

The Lake Motel Motel

The Lake Motel Taupo

The Lake Motel Motel Taupo

The Lake Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Mar 22, 2026

Very homely and quiet location - really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Surbhi

May 17, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice and comfortable stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Feb 9, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cute motel.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Mar 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great retro rooms & staff very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Nick and Margaret

May 5, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Every thing we needed was there

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Jun 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very comfortable, felt like a private batch than a motel. The extra single bed was great. Love the unique decor! We stayed in winter but it would be stunning in summer with use of a lovely back garden common area.

Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Kaan

Apr 1, 2026

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

Great place, spacious, quiet and well positioned. The owners were so friendly and lovely. We only stayed for one night but it totally worth it

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Kalvin

Mar 19, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful property and location. Additionally the hosts (Di and Tony) were tremendous. Lot’s to see and do in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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10/10 Excellent

John

Feb 4, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Helpful staff excellent facilities and very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Apr 10, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Do & Ray were lovely hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nov 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the themed hotel and rooms were very clean

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jon

May 15, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Furniture is very cool

Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Feb 4, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Funky decore, nice kitchen, close to everything, very comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Dec 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellence place to stay, very friendly and homely

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mal

May 29, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fabulously retro vibe in the units, and the grounds were beautifully maintained. We did not bring our dog but having seen the grassed area at the back of our unit we will do so next time. A great set up!

Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Jan 12, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice confy spot.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Nov 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great friendly place to stay will stay again

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10/10 Excellent

Sara Filipa

Dec 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Super clean and cozy, with an easy-to-use kitchen, a TV, and a very comfortable bed. Great location too, close to the lake. The shower is excellent as well. Staff is very friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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