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Colonial Lodge Motel

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Skiing
Front of property - evening/night
BBQ/picnic area
Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
134 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    11 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    3 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    3 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub

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

View all photos for Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

Business Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Business Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Business Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Taupo

With a stay at Colonial Lodge Motel, you'll be centrally located in Taupo, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This beach motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Colonial Lodge Motel

Lakefront motel in Taupo with free parking
Colonial Lodge Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with private spa tubs and DVD players. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring private spa tubs and Smart televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–8:30 AM: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Private hot tub

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact the hotel in advance if arriving outside of normal check-in hours.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 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 security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Colonial Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 294 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible parking situation. The parking space is first come first serve kinda basis, avoid parking on the top of the property its super tight my car is a small hatchback and I had a anxiety trying to get out of the parking space. Had to wait for the 2 cars next to me to evacuate until I can come out. We booked for a 1 bedroom 3 bed room and its okay. The rooms are outdated. There is not enough towel rails only one. The free shampoo and body wash dispenser was empty, good that we got some back ups. Our rooms bathroom door wont shut, the doorknob wont lay flat against the frame. Overall its an okay stay. Nothing impressive for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzie

Travelled with group
The room was good , but the car park was pretty bad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hands down the best place we've stayed
This place was definitely the best place we've stayed so far. The service was really good and the cleanliness was incredible, not a spec of dust or sand or anything anywhere. Spewin we didnt stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

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

8/10 Good

Nicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room #1 & it was an impressive size. Both bedrooms had more than enough space. Bathroom also pretty roomy, but definitely dated. Clean & seriously great shower water pressure, but the shower box was on its last legs. The downside was when guests moved in upstairs. Every footstep, every trip to the bathroom, every time they turned the water on, it echoed through our room. It is just one of those things when you are away from home, but maybe some additional insulation in the ceiling might help to dull the noise a little. All in all, I would stay again, the location was excellent & the stay overall was really good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally helpful. Parking very tight. Loved kitchenette, cream for tea, shower water pressure and excellent bath. Terrific location and sitting spot to watch lake. Thx Ruth
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean unit, lousey parking.
Nicely appointed unit. Parking was difficult, bed was hard and pillows quite flat. Cannot fault the cleanliness or space of the unit. One large SUV parked in the middle park meant the parks other side were useless on the level our unit was on even for our small car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms have recently been renovated - spotless, well presented, comfy bed, smart TV, well-equipped kitchenette. Perfect quiet location for exploring Rotorua and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought i was booking a room with a hot tub not a spa bath so be careful when you room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishnita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very organised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuming

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa and Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Josie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater was extremely loud. Parking challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and efficient check in. Warm, clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Not far from town. Easy 10-to-15-minute walk. Competitive pricing. Comfy bed. Netflix etc. Opposite the lake. Friendly host. No dramas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first stay and very pleasant surprise. Got a free upgrade to a better room. Polite staff, clean room, adequate to the motel's rating, jacuzzi bathtub in the room a big bonus. Excellent location close to the lake and restaurants. Would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Helen R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adequate Motel. No lake view in our unit but enjoyed the spa bath .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved Antony
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023