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Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa

3.0 star property

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Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area
4 outdoor pools, open 3:00 PM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
4 outdoor pools, open 3:00 PM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Maori Carvings
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Private spa tub

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)

One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only) | Terrace/patio

One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Balcony

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 78 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Hot tub
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  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1003)
The price is NZ$180
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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About the area

Taupo

When you stay at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa in Taupo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Maori Carvings. .This beach motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa

Adults-only beach motel with 4 outdoor pools
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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

Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). There are 11 indoor hot springs and 4 outdoor hot springs open between 2:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 131°F.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

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

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Hot springs

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • 4 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 55
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 3:00 PM to 9 PM
Hot springs access available from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

VU Thermal Lodge Taupo
VU Thermal Taupo
VU Thermal
VU Thermal Lodge
Taupo Thermal & Spa Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel Taupo

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 375 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value awsome location friendly staff clean rooms with view of the lake and I really enjoyed the private thermal mineral spa will definetley stay again if in Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The manager was very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sieni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having your own bath spa in your room was very unique and thanks Carol for being a kind and helpful host ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Riki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The thermal pools are amazing. The renovation work is looking terrific too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The advertisement for the Motel did not state that it is undergoing refurbishment. My suite was a little ‘tired’ and consequently I thought, expensive. The thermal pools have been completely rebuilt and are excellent. The Management opened them especially for me. Once complete, I think the refurbished Motel and Spa will be excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claudine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem in Taupo if wanting a place to stay that’s not expensive and flashy. Loved the individual thermal hot spa for each room. Greatly appreciated after a long day of driving. Great water pressure in shower. Only downside - no Skytv/Netflix.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deidra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The downside was advertising guest laundry facilities and not being available. You were able to get valet laundry at a sizeable fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the thermal spa in the room! And great service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Te Puawai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taupo with a smile 😊
Lovely hot tub with mineral water didn’t need to go hot pools😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Hello, please could you send me an invoice for my stay on the 23rd of September? Louisa@nettex.co.nz. Thank you Louisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Liana

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

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely clean place with a lovely view of the lake. Very friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Beautiful setting. Hot tub is amazingly set up. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jera

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great service. Room was clean and comfortable. Loved the hot pool. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant and Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024