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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
9.1New, clean and comfortable based on the review.
Cleanliness
9.1Nice and clean based on the review.
Location
9.6Great location based on the review.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.



Taupo, NZ
0.46 km (0.28 mi) from original

The compared hotels differ by 1.3 km.
Hilltop Cottage: 0.32 km (0.20 mi)
House In The Heights: 1.6 km (0.99 mi)
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
9.1/10House In The Heights
9.4/10Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
9/10Hilltop Cottage
8.5/10A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
8.7Some of the beds are a bit old and therefore very very soft and not comfortable for a couple.
House In The Heights
9.1New, clean and comfortable based on the review.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
8.5Mostly positive remarks about room comfort but some concerns about size for larger groups.
Hilltop Cottage
7.6Mixed reviews on comfort of beds and overall room condition.
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
9.2Clean, spacious, comfortable and warm. It has everything we needed.
House In The Heights
9.1Nice and clean based on the review.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
8.1Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including broken appliances and hair in the bathroom.
Hilltop Cottage
6.6Multiple mentions of dirtiness and unclean items in rooms.
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
9.5Great location. Close to restaurants and Taupo township.
House In The Heights
9.6Great location based on the review.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
9.6Excellent location near the lake and various attractions, repeatedly praised in reviews.
Hilltop Cottage
9.7Great location, easy access to local amenities and attractions.
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
9.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
House In The Heights
9.6Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
9.6Overall positive sentiment, with quick responses from owners noted.
Hilltop Cottage
9.6Good overall service and communication from the property owner.
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
—House In The Heights
—Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
—Hilltop Cottage
—A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
8.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
House In The Heights
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
9.1Positive mentions of coffee options at the property, though no specific food quality was highlighted.
Hilltop Cottage
9.1No breakfast but nearby dining options available.
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
9.2Spacious. Washing machine and outdoor clothesline and clothes airer.
House In The Heights
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
9.1Well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds, though some amenities needed maintenance.
Hilltop Cottage
7.6Basic amenities provided, but some specifics were lacking (e.g., bedding).
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
8.9Nice big house about a 25min walk to town. It suited our needs.
House In The Heights
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Gather Taupo - Lakeview - Spa Pool
8.5Generally good value, though some guests felt additional cleaning might be needed.
Hilltop Cottage
8.6Average value considering the condition of the property and amenities.
A Hop, Skip & Jump to The Lake
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