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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)
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4 outdoor pools, open 3:00 PM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
4 outdoor pools, open 3:00 PM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • A.C. Baths
    ‪5 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

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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

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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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Front of property

Lake Taupo Motor Inn

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1004)
The price is NZ$192
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Lake Taupo Motor Inn

About the area

Taupo

With a stay at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa in Taupo (Taupō Central), you'll be 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 - 2.4 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

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.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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, a smoke detector, 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. 257 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 427 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

10/10 Excellent

glenda

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

Great motel in Taupo

We had such a great day. The owner is very helpful and friendly and the views from the motel are outstanding.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful views, great location, lovely staff!

The title says it all. Received a wonderful welcome. Room was a little dated but was perfectly clean and very spacious, and the bed was HUGE!! Incredible views from the deck. Short stroll into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Close to Lake, very nice staff. Very pokey room, caught a cockroach & many ants. I understand this is an older Motel, & we stayed there because it was cheaper then most. The staff do their best, we enjoyed the chocolate pieces left each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trishy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host who was very welcoming, the accommodation was clean and adequate with partial views of the lake. The mineral pool was an added bonus after an active day. Town centre and cafes were either a 5minute drive or 15 minute walk. Motel was also only a 5 minute walk to the lakeside and walkways. Very happy with this accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant and friendly service. Easy to get to, prefect location. The view was amazing, the rooms were large and the outside area was amazing. Would highly recommend staying here. Made our weekend prefect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven R

My wife & I enjoyed our two night stay at this property, it’s somewhat dated but very clean. The owners a were very friendly and obliging, and our balcony was a nice place to sit and relax overlooking the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Carol was so hospitable and kind. The pool area is great and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie, Tauranga

Travelled with partner
A tidy room but the bathroom needed a bit of work. The place seemed if they had tried but just very unfinished looking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adults only stay

This is an adults only hotel, just letting everyone know as we did not see that listed at hotels.com anywhere ahead of time. Only 17 plus. Very kind hostess, would have loved more time to be able to enjoy the soaking tubs, our itinerary just didnt allow for that. Very cool mcdonalds in town!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great base to explore the surrounding Taupo area. Nice walking along the lake shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at reception was very friendly. Room looked a bit dated and the bed was uncomfortable. Kept rolling into the middle. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay. Parking good. Full kitchen so everything available to cook a meal and serve. Shower was fantastic and the bed was so comfortable. The spa and thermal pools was wonderful and just what is needed after a day of walking around the sites and jetboat riding. The hosts were lovely and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great friendly service and accommodation was to expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The staff were so welcoming and friendly and the room was awesome, lovely deep private pool and views of the lake. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trish, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. Good that we had the waterfront view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Felix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place needed a deep clean and had issues with both roaches and ants. Bed was comfy though
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host. Very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Convenient to the the lakeshore. And of course not may motels have Spa tubs in the room with water heated from thermal spring. The rooms were large with separate dining and kitchen areas - more like an AirBnB than a motel room. We had a very pleasant two-night stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kushal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Location is amazing. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ra

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

Gorgeous hotel gorgeous host!

We were arriving after check in hrs, I rang though to discuss with hotel and they were so lovely and helpful. Accommodating to our schedule perfectly. Very friendly when we meet in the morning. Have stayed a couple times now with this hotel. Recommend to friends and family for sure. 10/10 stay in Taupo!! Situated directly opposite the lake with stunning views. Gorgeous to wake up to. And our private thermal spa amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carol and her team made us feel very welcome. The Hotel us clise to the lake and not far from the township. We love the mineral spa in our room and we will def stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHUN-JOU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The SPA pool is super excellent and extremely big. It is sort of outdoor but private.The facility slightly old but they did the wonderful mantaince to keep clean and safe. Really enjoy this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had an amazing time This was such an awesome time - thermal bath/good amenities Close cafes/lunch/dinner options such a good stop off
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024