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Baycrest Lodge

4.0 star property
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BBQ/picnic area
Aerial view
View from room
Family Suite | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
79 Mere Rd, Taupo, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    14 min walk
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    2 min drive
  • Maori Carvings
    3 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite | Balcony view

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

  • 58 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

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Family Room with Balcony

Family Room with Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

View all photos for King Studio with Balcony

Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio with Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Taupo

When you stay at Baycrest Lodge in Taupo, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs. .This eco-certified motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from A.C. Baths and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Huka Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Baycrest Lodge

Eco-certified motel in Taupo with free parking
Baycrest Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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

There are 8 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including hot springs and an outdoor pool. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Taupo? This motel has facilities measuring 624 square feet (58 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference space (624 square feet)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 50

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 4.00 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 4.00

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Baycrest Lodge
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Taupo
Flag Hotel Baycrest
Baycrest Lodge Motel
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Lodge Motel Taupo

Baycrest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 700 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful, spacious room with a view of the lake. With a heated outdoor pool, a view, walkable to town, and helpful hosts, this accommodation ticked all the boxes. A special shout-out to the managers and cleaning staff who were kind and considerate. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rajneel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Thermal pool was a true pleasure
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ticked all my boxes. Wanted a touch of luxury. It was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antjedine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay with beautiful lake views. Underfloor heating and heater pool make for a cosy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property except for the lack of parking. Due to being full we had to park on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick Overnight
We only arrived at 7pm and had to leave for the airport at 6:30 am but the place was wonderful. Very spacious. Friendly service. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Very convenient. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional place to stay. Clean facilities. Beautiful private and puplic thermal pools. Great location. Quick and easy check in and check out. Cant recommend more. Me and my partner came for a stay for our anniversary weekend, romantic setting perfect for anyone wanting to share it with their love ones. Thanks Caren and Hamish for setting us up with the perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is amazing and quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation is spacious and comfortable. Loved the bed! We were in room 17 and it had a fabulous view of the lake. The heated pool is a bonus but with the cold outside temperatures currently it wasn’t quite hot enough. It sits at 35 but really needs to be up around 38 for it to be a pleasant soak that keeps you warm. The location is a little bit from the town but still quite central. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful stay
Only there one night, but the room was delightful. I'm sure the view would have been great if not for the clouds and rain. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Baycrest during our first visit to New Zealand in 2007 and it's still a great choice for the Taupo area. Our room was huge with a lovely balcony and views of the lake. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. There was also AC which was a real plus in 75-80F weather. The property is in good condition and they offer free parking and also have a small pool. We were grateful to have access to laundry ($4NZD for a wash and $4NZD to dry) after hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit. The managers were so kind and helpful. When we couldn't get an uber or cab, they drove us with all of our bags up to pick up our rental car. The one downside for us is that we didn't have a rental car for most of our days there. There are a few ubers and taxis but not many and town is a 1.5 mi walk (about 30 min). But if you have a car, it won't be a problem. Also, there's a great little coffee truck right by the lake near Baycrest that opens at 7:30am if you don't want to go into town first thing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely small inn our room is spacious and has a lovely patio with the lake view. Staff is very friendly and text us directly to us for check in information. Appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Lili

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and great hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome and good location
An extremely warm welcome from Karen on reception who made us feel at home and gave us information on the local area. The room was big and very clean as was the bathroom. We had a lovely view of the lake from our balcony. It was only just over a mile to walk into the Centre which was an easy walk along side the lake. A really enjoyable stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

BURKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stop on our trip!
Our stay was very relaxing and rejuvenating. Our lake view room was spacious, clean and always stocked with milk, towels, toiletries. The on premises laundry was extremely helpful as we were traveling for a month from overseas. The hosts were gracious as well as informed. This was the best stop on our journey!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024