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The Lake Motel

3.5 star property

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A sign for 'The Lake' motel with a retro design, featuring a black background and white lettering.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a table. There is a large window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A house with a sliding glass door, a red chair, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a bed, a towel rack, a mirror, and a view of a dining area with a table and chairs.
A black building with white trim and a sign for 'The Lake Retro Studio' available now.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $110
$95 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

Explore the area

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63 Mere Road, Taupo, 0330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪5 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

View all photos for Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1960's Suite

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

1960's Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1970's Suite 3

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

1970's Suite 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Unit #5 - The Courtyard

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

Unit #5 - The Courtyard

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
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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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Maori Carvings and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 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 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Lago - ‬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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 346 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

James

Very homely and quiet location - really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great retro rooms & staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute motel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do & Ray were lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalvin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the themed hotel and rooms were very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Funky decore, nice kitchen, close to everything, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice confy spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara Filipa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emily

Comfortable studio with lovely furnishings
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence place to stay, very friendly and homely
Verified

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 5, a quirky retro style room. Hosts were friendly and we had everything we needed for a comfortable one night stay. Only thing preventing 5 stars instead of 4 was host lived in room above and we could hear every footstep. Would definitely stay here again if visiting Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great friendly place to stay will stay again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked in pretty last minute and the staff were super friendly and helpful and the room was amazing. We are wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay in a lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel, good hints for activities and food, they even processed our laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely accommodations in a relatively quiet location, not far from the lake. Nicely designed and furnished. Updated and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, quite big with a full kitchen, super clean, amazing people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really cute place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and clean property! Tony gave us some excellent recommendations around the area (we loved Two Mile Bay Sailing Club!). We had the guesthouse in the back which felt nice and private. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

gurpreet

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay, fabulous owners ... will be back again soon !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice motel. The room was clean, comfortable, and very quiet. The neighbourhood felt safe and was also very quiet. It's a little ways out from the main town by foot, but is still only a 3 min drive from the main shops and restaurants. It's clear they've put money into upkeep - the backyard is nicely manicured and kept up, and the rooms are in good shape. It's not a 5 star hotel but for the price and for it being a motel, it's excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026