Great Lake Motel Taupo

We walked into this hotel at lunchtime when we arrived and were lucky to get the last room. I would recommend booking ahead as we found the motel very congenial. The motel is just over the road from the lake. It is very convenient to town being easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The hosts were very nice and obviously took a lot of pride in the motel. Our room was on the ground floor with a parking space in front. It was spacious, clean and tastefully decorated with dark carpet and terracotta titles. It came with one queen bed, a single bed and couch as well as a table and three chairs. Extra pillows and blankets (while not needed) were easily findable. There is a kitchenette with sink, stove-top, minifridge, microwave, coffee/tea making, cutlery and crockery. The charging spots by the bed were not ideal but we were able to use the outlets by the table and the coffee table instead. I liked the touch lamps. The air conditioner worked fine and was silent. We appreciated that as some of our NZ hotels did not have air conditioning at all so we didn't take it for granted. It has an excellent luggage storage alcove with hanging space. The bathroom has both a shower (with its own ceiling) and a triangular spa. We actually used both and they worked well.

Great location. Friendly staff. Nice sized room.

Down for the McCartney football tournament. Location was convenient to all the shops and dinning options. Clean and tidy with well serviced amenities.

Great location

Highly recommend this accommodation. Arrived late and they were able to accommodate and also the room was warm and toasty with the heatpump going after arriving from a cold storm. The beds were comfortable, TV worked a treat. And the bath was lovely after a long day of driving. The shower has perfect strong pressure also. The beds have electric blankets, which we didn't use as the room itself was already nice and warm. There was coffee and milk items and cooking area if you needed which we didn't use. We had to park in another rooms carpark as someone had parked in ours. But due to arriving so late it seemed to be okay as a one off. The view is so nice directly looking at the lake and so close to town, less than 1min walk and you are there.

Very good place to stay in Taupo. Clean, tidy, everything worked. It was well above our expectations for the cost. Very close to the centre and just across the road from the lake. I will definitely stay there again when next in Taupo.

Clean, friendly and conveniently located. Breakfast is no longer offered, but is still displayed on the website.

Even though it was close to town it was nice and relaxing and pretty quiet. Rooms were clean and set out nicely.

Spa bath, and Lakefront

Room nimber 1 right by laundry so noisey apart from that ok

Margaret was very nice. We are able to checked in earlier than 2pm.

All good

Spacious convenient friendly

1st class property overlooking lake Taupo,minutes away from various dining options, places to visit within easy reach

central to everything

Great service at front desk, great room! Well done guys!

Overall we were happy with our one night's accommodation. Good location, being close to all major amenities, and found unit very clean. Could maybe do with some improved sound insulation, as snoring was quite audible from the neighboring room.

Right on the Lake and within walking distance to dining options

Spacious 1- bedroom with all kitchen amenities one can expect. Clean, new roomie bathroom. Very close to town and across the street from the lake (swimming area a few blocks away.) I would absolutely stay again.

True to the description. Welcoming staff. Room was clean and had what we needed. Not luxuries as it is a Motel, but pratical. We were comfortable and slept weel the two days we spent there. Location is super convenient, next to restaurants and shops, and accross the lake.

Nice and central to everything We have stayed here before. Bed was a bit soft for us and the couch was quite uncomfortable to lie on. Apart from that it was pretty good.

We recently stayed at the Great Lake Motel Taupo for three nights with our family, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the lake and close to great cafes, restaurants, and shops. The room was spotless, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed, including a comfortable bed, modern amenities, and a functional kitchenette. It was the perfect setup for our family. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests and offering great local recommendations. Parking was convenient, and the overall atmosphere of the motel was warm and welcoming. We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Great Lake Motel Taupo to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Taupo. We’ll definitely be back!

Good location, clean and friendly staff

Booked two nights for the location easy walking distance to many good place to eat or grab a drink, so 5 stars for location, room was good all we could ask for clean and neat. 3 things we normally look for when booking a motel, location (tick) cleanliness (tick) service, basic here's your key do you want milk park your car here. Not ascertain had we been here before pointed out to do whats on in town at the moment the difference between good and adequate service. Unfortunately seems more and more the case in N.Z. now days and lets not blame COVID. Would be happy to stay again service or lack of difference between 4 and 5 star.

Great location for town, restaurants and lake. Friendly and helpful hosts. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy parking.

Friendly staff. Beautiful location.

Excellent location. Room is clean and spacious. Will go back.

Sort laundry out

The lication cannot be beat across from lake just off the restaurant strip. Spacious rooms I lost my necklace. They found. Gave back. Stored luggage a few hours

Had a pleasant stay at this complex which is just over the road from the lake, with excellent views down the lake. By exiting the back entrance to the complex, you were very close to restaurants and shops. Very clean and tidy, with everything you require..

Nice and clean tidy property. Thought it was abit strange that they have sky but only numerous sky sports channels. Not everybody enjoys sport watching. You might say we are on holiday why are we watching tv?? Its because the weather was atrocious. Otherwise friendly, clean, super close to town and enjoyed our stay.

closeness to town plus in the lake front

Very impressed with how clean the room was. I have not seen a room that clean in a very long time in motels. Extra pillows and extra warm blankets were great. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

The room was really cold to start with but heated up eventually. We appreciated the electric blanket. Good kitchen facilities with glassware, crockery etc Room was large and was centrally located

Walking distance to town and beautiful walks along the lake front.

Such a beautiful warm greeting from the lovely hostess - Clean modern apartment comfortable beds with electric blankets extra mink warm blankets for use - Beautiful location will stay again when visiting Taupō

Good safe and family friendly area for a stay

Nice place

Close walk to town. Lovely view from property

Great location

great stay would totally recommend to friends and family and the convenience of it all

Nice and clean

A very comfortable stay, we really enjoyed the location and the room was very nice.

One of the best motels I have stayed in great staff ,great shower and bed very close to the shops ticks all my boxes will book again many thanks g.frost

Loved our time there.

Staff were super helpful and accommodating to us for a late arrival and coordinating a surprise for a family member. Thank you!!

We chose it as we were arriving late afternoon and just wanted to walk into town for a meal. The motel suited our needs for just one night.

Location was awesome. Close to lake and shops Unit was immaculately presented and great to be able to park right outside our unit. Friendly host. Would stay again

Well appointed unit, super comfy, great location, easy walk to restaurants and shopping and lake directly across the street.

5 minutes walk to restaurants and shops. Parking right outside the room.

Very pleased with our stay. Parking good. Clean and very pleasant. Close to town. Staff excellent

The is a wonderful place to stay. 1) Awesome location (walk to town (2 minutes), right across from the lake front). 2) Exceptionally clean. Not a spec of dust. 3) Comfortable beds 4) Wonderful Spa Bath 5) Kitchen in the room as well. (Hob, Microwave, Jug, Crockery and Cutlery) 6) So friendly and helpful - We were swimming in the across the lake swim and they were very accommodating in allowing us a late checkout so we could pack up/shower after the event.

The location of the property is great. The front desk staff are not transparent. Some basic things like water bottles were not available even if you wanted to pay for it..

The Great Lake Motel Taupo has been a fantastic experience for us. The staff at the reception was super friendly and helpful. She helped us with our laundry; we needed our laundry to be done express, she allowed us to use their own dryer which was a lot faster and more powerful. A super nice lady :) The location of the motel is superb, it is within few minutes walk to the town center where there were many great eateries; it is also right in front of the lake Taupo and the "ILOVELAKETAUPO" sign. The room was in a very clean state and well set-up. In addition, the jacuzzi was amazing with full bubble function. We usually hesitate to use hotel's jacuzzi due to hygiene, but the Great Lake Motel was super clean and we felt very comfortable. We stayed at this place right after our big hike at the Tangariro. So the bubbly jacuzzi hit the spot :) All in all, we enjoyed our stay very much and we would definitely come back to this place whenever we are in lake Taupo again. Highly recommended!

Stayed for two nights in a one bedroom unit. The unit was spotlessly clean. It was very peaceful quiet. The manager was fantastic. Pleasantly surprised. Close to the centre of Taupo. Will definitely be back.

Another great stay. Love this motel because of its location. It is a 3 minute walk to town which is super handy. The room was massive, clean and tidy. They have done some upgrades with a new key card entry and have a smart TV. The bathroom was big with a shower and spa.

Booked two twin rooms. We thought it a great location - easily walking distance to town. There's a Chargnet facility just acriss the road if you drive a hybrid. We found it a friendly service. Clean bed and kitchen and warm.

This is the closest motel to Taupo CBD, easy walking, less than 5 mins. Motel rooms are extremely clean and also roomy. Will stay again!

We only stayed for one night but this is a little gem of a motel right next to the lake. Very central and very, very close to cafes, bars and restaurants. Most located about 2 minutes away. The room we stayed in was immaculate from top to bottom. All the basic facilities you would need. But it was clean and smelt clean. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. SKY sports in each room which was a real bonus. We would definitely return to this motel if we came here again.

Stayed one night at Great Lake motel. At check in the receptionist insisted we had not paid for the room yet. So we paid. Upon investigation I had paid previously. Now we had paid twice. I approached reception later she told me she would sort it out with her manager. 3 emails later with receipts attached, a phone call, no response or resolution. Extremely poor customer service and communication. The motels in a great location. This was just a very disappointing experience we had.

Basic room in an older family run motel. Room was not luxuriant but was adequate for a few days. Handy location to Lake Taupo waterfront and the Taupo downtown shops and restaurants. We preferred our B&B stays to this type of facility but would consider staying here again.

Great place, close to restaurants, shops and the lake. Everything we needed for a quick stop over.

We loved this motel because it was so close to the cafes, shops and restaurants and the beautiful lake. It was also really roomy and quiet. The staff were really friendly too.

This motel is in a great location right on the lake front and less than 5 mins walk from all the bars, restaurants, and cafes. 10 minutes to the boat harbour where all the trips on the lake leave from, so perfect location for a stay in Taupo. The hotel has free wifi and parking as well as 50+ Sky tv channels, including sports on its in room tv's. The rooms are a bit dated but perfectly clean and serviceable. You have a living room with a fold down bed. TV and a small kitchenette. Bathrokm with a decent shower is a good size. The bedroom has good storage and a double bed. Check-in was quick, friendly, and efficient. Would stay here again.

We stayed at this motel last week. The owners were so friendly and accommodating. Our room was very nice and plenty of room for us all. We highly recommend this motel, great tariff too. Handy to local eateries just a 5 minute walk. We will definately return

Very convenient location

Fantastic place to stay. Rooms extremely clean. Great location very close to town, restaurants shopping and attractions friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend this property when staying in Taupo

Lovely accommodation. Really comfortable, clean and roomy. The position is great, across the road from the lake. Walking distance to restaurants and pubs. Off street parking as well Good value for money Highly recommend this motel

Really spacious, clean, comfy bed and great bathroom.

Great place to stay in Taupo. Central right in town. Highly recommend

So close to town and the lake front. No need for a car

Good property easy to locate. Ample parking. All well maintained

It was very cozy

Very nice property. Near restaurants and shops. Lin, the hotel manager was very kind and accomodating.

Close to Town Centre. Very clean & tidy. Great layout & parking. Excellent place to stay in Taupo.

I loved the location. Very close to town. The host was very helpful. Very enjoyable

stumbled across this motel. A last minute decision. The motel couldnt be in a better location. You are able to walk everywhere from here. Whilst, right in the centre it was a very quiet motel. The rooms were spacious and extremely clean. Would definitely stay here again.

Friendly host. Convenient location and very comfortable.

Lovely motel to stay and enjoy the sights of Taupo. Opposite the Love Taupo sign..right on the lake edge. Warm, comfy and very clean. Ling was so helpful and gave great advice to book direct and get a good deal. This enabled the purchase of the family room which accommodated the 2 children in a separate room. We took the room with a lovely spa bath. A bonus was Ling accepting our small old pug. Thanks so much

Friendly staff

Location to town centre. Lovely staff

Great location, well presented

Very easy walk to main part of town, restaurants, shops, etc. Would definitely stay there again.

I am very impressed with the unit we stayed in . It was spotlessly clean and we had booked a spa bath which was really lovely and was big enough for two.. Both of the owners are really welcoming . It is in an excellent position as just across from the lake and the shops and restaurants are two minutes walk so we were able to leave the car and just enjoy lovely Taupo.

Walls are very thin, could hear the guy next door snoring his head off. Other than that this property is great, good proximity to the CBD.

Over night stop on the way to Auckland, fitted our requirements. Good to be walking distance from restaurants and a nice stroll along the lake

Its nice and central to food and the lake

Accommodation is clean, modern, excellent location, hosts friendly.

The unit was clean and tidy.

Warm and inviting welcome. Very clean well maintained accommodation. Bathrooms were sparkling! Perfectly located and in walking distance to everything. Everything we needed as a family. Wonderful kids park down the road for hours of fun to be had.

Over the road from the lake, and so close to everything. But the wonderful friendly welcome really sealed the deal. We will be back.

Great location. Fabulous room and spotless

Service

Our family booked a one night stay at Great Lake Motel, Taupo. We selected this motel as it was close to Restaurants and Bars etc. We were disappointed in the Room, as it was obvious no basic maintenance (Painting) had been done for some time. A large bare patch on main room wall was very obvious. Our son found an empty liquor bottle under one on the beds in the 2nd bedroom. Over priced $215.00 for night. Would not use se the Motelier again, we are regular visitors to Taupo.

We chose this for the location, being easy walking distance to many restaurants and I was so impressed with the cleanliness! The sink was shining so much you could see your reflection, the spa bath and shower pristine and the coffee cups and wine glasses were spotless. The staff were very friendly, the bed was comfortable and the area was relatively quiet. I highly recommend and it will be our accommodation of choice next time we are in Taupo.

Excellent customer service. Jetted spa bath could be bigger. Great location to stay as it is very central.

Liked location, walking distance to town. Place was very clean plus off street parking. Enjoyed my stay.

Great location and the room was really spacious with great little kitchenette. Great for families.

Loved the closeness to all the food outlets. All within walking distance.

This hotel had everything you look for location ,cleanliness ,comfortable beds and a great host. The hotel was walking distance to restaurants and town central. As you walk out of the drive the lake is other side of the road. Aircontioning was quiet the room was modern and clean .The room had a spa pool included in price. The shower had great pressure. A big thanks to Ling and staff for providing a great clean place for us to stay.