Great Lake Motel Taupo vs Similar Hotels

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Our pick

Gables Lakefront Resort

Taupo, NZ

★ 2-star9.2/10117 reviews

1.2 km (0.73 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.2

Rooms are well appointed, comfortable, and spacious.

Cleanliness

8.3

Generally clean but noted a small amount of mould on the ceiling and a smell in the spa area.

Location

9.3

Great location in town, central and close to the lake.

Close alternatives

No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Taupo, NZ

★ 2-star9.2/10103 reviews

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ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

Taupo, NZ

★ 3-star8.6/1079 reviews

0.20 km (0.13 mi) from original

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Our pick

Gables Lakefront Resort

Taupo, NZ

★ 2-star9.2/10117 reviews

1.2 km (0.73 mi) from original

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Barrington House Taupo

Taupo, NZ

★ 3-star8.7/10151 reviews

0.64 km (0.39 mi) from original

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Key differences

Rooms

Gables Lakefront Resort9.2

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge8.4

Location

Great Lake Motel Taupo9.7

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge9.0

Service

Gables Lakefront Resort9.8

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge9.0

Amenities & Facilities

Gables Lakefront Resort9.3

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge8.5

Value

Gables Lakefront Resort9.2

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge8.4

Great Lake Motel Taupo amenity advantages

Breakfast available (surcharge)

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge amenity advantages

Concierge serviceElectric car charging stationWheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Barrington House Taupo amenity advantages

WiFi availableNon-smoking roomsSkiingFamily rooms

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 0.97 km.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge: 0.20 km (0.13 mi)

Gables Lakefront Resort: 1.2 km (0.73 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Great Lake Motel Taupo	ASURE Prince Motor Lodge	Gables Lakefront Resort	Barrington House Taupo
Guest score	9.2/10	8.6/10	9.2/10	8.7/10
Rooms	9.2 The room was warm and comfortable, with strong shower pressure.	8.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.2 Rooms are well appointed, comfortable, and spacious.	8.6 Well presented and comfortable room.
Cleanliness	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.3 Generally clean but noted a small amount of mould on the ceiling and a smell in the spa area.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location	9.7 Great location; less than 1 minute walk to town.	9.0 Amazing location as highlighted in the review.	9.3 Great location in town, central and close to the lake.	9.1 Good location, walking distance to town and restaurants.
Service	9.7 Highly recommend this accommodation; staff were accommodating and helpful.	9.0 Outstanding service mentioned in the review.	9.8 The owners are lovely, accommodating, and thoughtfulness is evident throughout the stay.	9.1 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.8 Plenty of food options nearby, with specific recommendations made.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.2 Electric blankets and a cooking area were available.	8.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.3 Excellent amenities including spa tubs and access to nearby attractions.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	9.2 Good value considering the location and room quality.	8.4 Awesome value for money as described in the review.	9.2 The motel offers good value with a prime location and well-maintained property.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.20 km (0.13 mi)	1.2 km (0.73 mi)	0.64 km (0.39 mi)
Landmarks	Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge	Taupō Lens Ball	Hot Water Rock Pools	Kaimanawa Reserve
Best suited for	Families	Comfort-focused travelers	Families	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2/10

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.6/10

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.2/10

Barrington House Taupo

8.7/10

Rooms

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2

The room was warm and comfortable, with strong shower pressure.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.2

Rooms are well appointed, comfortable, and spacious.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Well presented and comfortable room.

Cleanliness

Great Lake Motel Taupo

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

8.3

Generally clean but noted a small amount of mould on the ceiling and a smell in the spa area.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.7

Great location; less than 1 minute walk to town.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

9.0

Amazing location as highlighted in the review.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.3

Great location in town, central and close to the lake.

Barrington House Taupo

9.1

Good location, walking distance to town and restaurants.

Service

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.7

Highly recommend this accommodation; staff were accommodating and helpful.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

9.0

Outstanding service mentioned in the review.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.8

The owners are lovely, accommodating, and thoughtfulness is evident throughout the stay.

Barrington House Taupo

9.1

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sleep & Noise

Great Lake Motel Taupo

—

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

—

Gables Lakefront Resort

—

Barrington House Taupo

—

Food & Breakfast

Great Lake Motel Taupo

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

8.8

Plenty of food options nearby, with specific recommendations made.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2

Electric blankets and a cooking area were available.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.3

Excellent amenities including spa tubs and access to nearby attractions.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2

Good value considering the location and room quality.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.4

Awesome value for money as described in the review.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.2

The motel offers good value with a prime location and well-maintained property.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

Taupō Lens Ball

Gables Lakefront Resort

Hot Water Rock Pools

Barrington House Taupo

Kaimanawa Reserve

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Taupo, NZ

★ 2-star9.2/10103 reviews

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ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

Taupo, NZ

★ 3-star8.6/1079 reviews

0.20 km (0.13 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Gables Lakefront Resort

Taupo, NZ

★ 2-star9.2/10117 reviews

1.2 km (0.73 mi) from original

View hotel

Barrington House Taupo

Taupo, NZ

★ 3-star8.7/10151 reviews

0.64 km (0.39 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Great Lake Motel Taupo	ASURE Prince Motor Lodge	Gables Lakefront Resort	Barrington House Taupo
Guest score	9.2/10	8.6/10	9.2/10	8.7/10
Rooms	9.2 The room was warm and comfortable, with strong shower pressure.	8.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.2 Rooms are well appointed, comfortable, and spacious.	8.6 Well presented and comfortable room.
Cleanliness	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.3 Generally clean but noted a small amount of mould on the ceiling and a smell in the spa area.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location	9.7 Great location; less than 1 minute walk to town.	9.0 Amazing location as highlighted in the review.	9.3 Great location in town, central and close to the lake.	9.1 Good location, walking distance to town and restaurants.
Service	9.7 Highly recommend this accommodation; staff were accommodating and helpful.	9.0 Outstanding service mentioned in the review.	9.8 The owners are lovely, accommodating, and thoughtfulness is evident throughout the stay.	9.1 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.7 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.8 Plenty of food options nearby, with specific recommendations made.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.2 Electric blankets and a cooking area were available.	8.5 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.3 Excellent amenities including spa tubs and access to nearby attractions.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	9.2 Good value considering the location and room quality.	8.4 Awesome value for money as described in the review.	9.2 The motel offers good value with a prime location and well-maintained property.	8.6 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.20 km (0.13 mi)	1.2 km (0.73 mi)	0.64 km (0.39 mi)
Landmarks	Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge	Taupō Lens Ball	Hot Water Rock Pools	Kaimanawa Reserve
Best suited for	Families	Comfort-focused travelers	Families	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2/10

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.6/10

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.2/10

Barrington House Taupo

8.7/10

Rooms

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2

The room was warm and comfortable, with strong shower pressure.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.2

Rooms are well appointed, comfortable, and spacious.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Well presented and comfortable room.

Cleanliness

Great Lake Motel Taupo

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

8.3

Generally clean but noted a small amount of mould on the ceiling and a smell in the spa area.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.7

Great location; less than 1 minute walk to town.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

9.0

Amazing location as highlighted in the review.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.3

Great location in town, central and close to the lake.

Barrington House Taupo

9.1

Good location, walking distance to town and restaurants.

Service

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.7

Highly recommend this accommodation; staff were accommodating and helpful.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

9.0

Outstanding service mentioned in the review.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.8

The owners are lovely, accommodating, and thoughtfulness is evident throughout the stay.

Barrington House Taupo

9.1

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Sleep & Noise

Great Lake Motel Taupo

—

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

—

Gables Lakefront Resort

—

Barrington House Taupo

—

Food & Breakfast

Great Lake Motel Taupo

8.7

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

8.8

Plenty of food options nearby, with specific recommendations made.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2

Electric blankets and a cooking area were available.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.5

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.3

Excellent amenities including spa tubs and access to nearby attractions.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2

Good value considering the location and room quality.

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

8.4

Awesome value for money as described in the review.

Gables Lakefront Resort

9.2

The motel offers good value with a prime location and well-maintained property.

Barrington House Taupo

8.6

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Great Lake Motel Taupo

Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge

ASURE Prince Motor Lodge

Taupō Lens Ball

Gables Lakefront Resort

Hot Water Rock Pools

Barrington House Taupo

Kaimanawa Reserve