Absolute Lakeview Motel

Had a great stay very clean and walking distance to all the bars and restaurants.

Fridge needs replacing, insides cracked and seals dirty, internal stairwell needs a good clean. Cleaners must have left their Burger King drinks behind, or the cleaners never took away previous visitors drinks. Beds not made very well. Wifi only worked in one area of the room.

Great location. Clean and comfortable.

Old and tied but expensive due to motor racing

Very old motel but was clean. Stayed over Christmas for 3 night room was not cleaned only towels replaced during that time this was not explained at check in.

Nice basic motel close to shopping area and across the road from lake taupo.

Pleased tp leave noisy, very tiny room won't stay there again

Booked the wrong unit online. Booked the 2bedrooms unit which can only comfortably sleep 5 but we have 6people. Ended up, we talked to the reception and they gladly changed our room to a unit that can sleep 6. 2queen beds and 2twin beds. Motel was very near town and amenities. So it's just walking distance and very convenient to food and shops.

Good location with easy access and parking , staff are very good and friendly. I would stay here again

The owner was very welcoming and then helpful when I need directions to food.

Had a great time and owner was a great guy. Hope to be back next year.thanks

The bathroom and WC facilities were poor with doors that didn't close and the general bathroom layout and standard of modern expectations were below an expected minimum standard for a Hotel that claims to have family facilities. Room wasn't properly serviced and no toilet paper are just some of the issues regarding this Hotel. Despite being given wifi access, the wifi failed to work for the whole stay. The swimming pool had defective perimeter drainage and the floor was flooded. Overall the family room requires and urgent upgrade to at least meet modern family requirements.

Great hotel, great staff, comfy beds but no hot water in the shower in the morning, staff indifferent and said the hotel was full so sometimes the hot water runs cold. Shame as the rest of the stay was great.

This is a fantastic motel, beds were so comfortable and the rooms spacious enough for a family. The host was very friendly and helpful, he took time to make sure that everything went smoothly with our stay. Will definitely stay here again.

The room was very old, the bed was sagging, it wasn't clean, the bathroom mirror was on the wall opposite the sink. For the price it was not a value, and what delay we only had to stay one night as we were traveling in the area.

Really disappointed in this place. Stayed for one night, room smelled of fish or something (could have been the air cond), went out to town and the smell was worse when we arrived back even though we left all the windows open. The soap dispenser was empty, the heated pool was freezing. Overall experience was poor. This place really needs some work done because it's in a great location!!

This was our 2nd stay - last time it was great. This time - there were no soaps or bathroom products. The soap wall container was empty! The only cleaning product was the 50 times watered down dishwashing liquid. It only just qualified as dishwashing liquid as it was so diluted. We felt this hotel might be having financial issues as we paid rack rate (no discount) and got a bed. We had to buy soap - we have never had to buy soap - especially at $200 per night. Please, please, please..... don't penalise the cyclists who stay during Round Taupo time because you have a captive audience. At least fill the soap dispenser.

This hotel was in the perfect spot. Across the road from the lake, shops 1 block away and the owner was fantastic!

Room was so horrible I did not stay................................................................

Laundry facilities weren't good. Bathroom needs renovation.

Absolute Lakefront does not actually mean that. We were disappointed with our allocated room but the manager gave us another room which was better. Not all room have cooking facilities so it's hit and miss. The electric blankets didn't work and as it was the middle of winter it was very cold. The microwave didn't work well either. The manager was responsive and courteous.

Very friendly and helpful owner/staff. However studio unit had no wardrobe to hang up anything, picture was propped up not hung on wall, heated pool was quite cool. This venue is work in progress which in time will improve even more.

Hugely disappointed and would not go back. No latches on the windows so the wind blew through, double electric blanket on the bed but no socket to plug into on one side, shower had mould, toilet roll holder rusted, dining chair broken and stained, but worst was the stains on the bedding!!

'Heated' indoor pool was freezing. Bedroom wall had had water damage and it had just been fixed but a damp smell lingered. $290 was too much for this accomodation.

5th stay was very nice, friendly staff and located in a nice quiet area. room was very tidy and comfortable

The motel was really good the hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Nice and close to the main town and to the lake.

It all started at check in when the man behind the counter stated he did not like Expedia as it was an inconvenience for him to get the money off them. The first room he gave us had no wardrobe, broken bathroom door with busted handle and very crammed and dingy looking. We asked to move which was slightly bigger. But the carpet was badly stained, stained towels, and very basic. We had booked and paid for 2 nights otherwise would have gone elsewhere. The room was 'serviced' after lunch or should I say they changed the towels and emptied the bin. The bed was not made nor were the coffee cups cleaned. This was not good as the only sink was in the bathroom and we had to clean them in the bathroom basin. Both mornings we were woken at around 330am by loud shouting and screaming by a very large group of people who had congregated outside the MCDonalds across the road. This went on for at least an hour on both days. Clearly this is the meeting place for drunks, gang members and ignorant imbisils to gather.

Nice family hotel right on the water. Good friendly service.

Nice room, reasonably priced with helpful owner in walking distance of the town & across the road from the lake front.

New Owners , still remains a great place to stay and a perfect location

Great location and helpful, friendly staff. The room was very clean and comfortable. The owners are helpful and welcoming. Would stay there again.

A great location and close to all Taupo has to offer.

For the money we paid, I was expecting something better. All adequate for our needs (husband in cycle race) but pretty average we felt.

Rooms were clean and big enough for 6 people.good service.WiFi didn't work.

We enjoyed the hotel's convenient location on the lake front and close to many good restaurants and coffee shops.

Hotel is under new management. Pool closed Most guests appeared to be from a home repair contactor, noisy group until early hours of morning. Room lighting was so poor that it was not possible to see computer keyboard at night even with all lights on and bathroom door open.

Motel stay was great, clean and staff were wonderful. Very central to the shops & across the road from the lake.

Easty checkin, comfortable everything we needed for the weekend

There was a strong chemical smell in the room that did not go away during our stay and we could still smell it in our clothes a couple of days later.

I stayed one night here and unfortunately I will not be staying again, in short it is budget accommodation for a premium price. I have stayed in nicer hotels in the Bay of Plenty for half the price. Firstly the whole place definitely needs a refurbishment as it is very outdated including the staff, they are also in need of some customer service training. My double spa room which cost me NZ$165 was dirty and run down. The bed had stains, holes and rips in it which had been cover up with a blanket. Furniture was dusty, walls had cracks and cobwebs and the TV was outdated and distorted - A close family member of mine is a main actor on Shortland Street and he looked like a totally different person as the quality was so bad. The hotel advertises "A heated swimming pool" (this was the reason I choose to stay at this motel) when I went downstairs to enjoy a warm swim......to find the water was cold. I normally don't mind a refreshing swim so I decided to have a sauna which would make the swim a little more enjoyable - 2 minutes after switching the sauna on there was a massive bang which scared the life out of me and the sauna switched off. I called reception, explained what had happened and also asked why the "heated " pool was cold ....the lady at reception said she will get her husband to check out the sauna and that the reason why the pool is cold is because it is SOLAR POWERED!!!! Ha ha what a joke. Tip: Maybe maintenance should allocate some of NZ$165 a night, for new m

Not as portrayed on website. Definitely run down.Lack of help from receptionist.

This was a basic room we had for the night passing through Taupo, clean & tidy. For the price it did what we needed. Bed wasn't very comfy, but overall the room was good.

Exactly what we were looking for, nice location, great service, good facilities, helpful staff

Everything was great. Spa was dirty. That is my only complaint.

We were very happy with our accommodation, tidy clean and great value for money, plenty of space for family of 5

So dark light outside is not working not worth for $130 per night

Great hotel, owner upgrade the room so that each child could have there own bed at no extra cost as they had a spare room. Rare now days, cost no extra but most motels don't care about the customer.

We had a comfotable stay and everything was clean and well presented. Sadly though, freezing cold outside and no heater in the bathroom. The dinning table wobbled as did the tap in the kitchen, the shower temperature fluctuated but not due to other use in our unit. Location was wonderful staff were friendly and helpful.

Nice staff member on checkin/out. Rate was perhaps a bit high for the decor, but well worth it in regards to location, view and spa bath in room.

This hotel is one of the closest to Taupo town centre whilst also being on the Lakefront. Therfore you can easily walk to enjoy town, the shops, the restaurants/cafes, and the nightlife. Or take a beautiful lakefront stroll.

We were very pleased with our accommodation and overnight stay. We don't normally stay in Taupo but this will definitely be the place that we will stay at. It is nice and handy for our ten year old son to wonder across the road to watch the tourists hit the golf balls out to the lake, very handy to McDs and burger King, not to mention the township. Love the rooms, love the owners, very helpful and pleasant, love Unit 4 ...LOVE ABSOLUTE LAKEVIEW MOTEL...thank you

lovely view of mountain and lake. good size room.

We would have liked to have spent more than one night at this beautiful motel! The new owners were friendly, helpful, and courteous. You could see, feel their pride in ownership everywhere. From the crisp fresh bed linen to the well stocked kitchen and the manicured landscape! Well worth the money! This is the place we have chosen to stay in on our next trip to New Zealand!

Love that there was a indoor pool,spa and sauna. Close to lake front and right in town. Only downside was we had a young baby with us and our accommodation was up two flights of stairs. And bed was a bit soft and I would reccomend taking your own pillow :-)

Close to town. Served its putpose

An enjoyable stay. We had a Studion which was very comfortable but the only place to hang clothes was on the Curtain Track.

heated swimming pool was cold. spa pool was luke warm and grotty.

Room was pleasant and suited our requirement. Outside decor was a bit dated and parking was messy. Very pleasant front desk staff.

View was lovely and close to all restaurants etc The spa bath was great

The room was in good condition. But the beds are terrible with the mattresses in a run down state. Was difficult to sleep.

Great location, excellent staff & very clean. Unfortunately bed too small & too soft :-(

We stopped at this motel as a half way point on our trip home. The room was clean tidy and warm. We were very pleased with the location and the price.

Was great to have a room directly across from the pool. The room had cobwebs hanging from the ceiling above both beds, and the bathroom needs a deep steam clean and sanitise. Grouting is grubby and toilet cistern needed replacing.

Initially booked this Hotel as Expedia had an icon for a fitness center, but turns out they have never had one. Room cleanliness was disappointing, windows were dirty, no toilet roll holder, no hand soap, shower didn't work, and bathroom needed a good clean.

Two of my friends booked a room. Later, I was able to join, and while we could see online that family rooms were available, my friends were not allowed to upgrade to a family room to include me. So I booked a family room for myself (it was the cheapest option online). When we checked in, the staff asked if we wanted to be put together, and we said sure. We discovered that our rooms actually weren't together. Furthermore, even though I paid for a family room, I was given a regular room. Since the price difference wasn't worth arguing about, I kept quiet, but the next morning we discovered that in addition to not having an extra full bed as I should have, I also did not have a kitchen. My friends who paid for the cheaper, normal room got a kitchen, and I who paid for the pricier, family room, did not. We all used Wotif to book, but staff claimed that my friend used Expedia. She never used Expedia. This turned into an issue discussing what was actually paid, how, and how much.

Overnight stay on road trip. We had arrived early after a short drive and took the opportunity to ride on a Jet-boat on the river. Unfortunately my wife suffered a headache after the ride, so we retired to the hotel room for her to lie down. The hotel is also close to the town centre where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We left early as we had along drive to Gisborne that day, and we decided to breakfast on the way.

Ok

Great to get away...thought our room was going to have a bath..only a shower bit disappointed..but on the whole good.

We wanted a room in a good location for reasonable cost for 3 nights in Taupo. This small motel on the lakefront is very close to the town centre, and the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The building and grounds are quite ugly and there were only a couple of outdoor tables, and the indoor pool was unappealing and covered the whole time we were there so we spent time on the beach instead. There's no communal sitting room and no book exchange. The room had all the basics, including fridge, microwave, hairdryer, but not much more - you would only be able to make the most basic snacks from the kitchen equipment provided. The water pressure is very strong which made for a nice shower, but annoying slashes every time I ran the tap, and the shower water was very slow to drain which was disconcerting. A pet peeve of mine is when there's no shelf or caddy in the shower so you have to put your toiletries on the floor. It's not a major, but this could be provided very cheaply so I notice the absence. Overall, this was good value and fine for a few days stay if you want to eat out for most meals.

Great location, helpful staff, well equipped room. Within walking of lake, eateries, shopping.

Facilities: Did not stay; Was moved next door to an apartment at no extra cost

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable;

Stayed for three nights, very good hosts. We had a good ground level unit with ample parking on site. Would not like the units opposite the indoor pool and spa as they are interior type and have no natural light or outside view, probably OK for an overnight stay.

Good experiience clean and comfortable easy to check in and out good position

We stayed just one night, and we wished we had stayed more! The room was fabulous! It had everything we would wish - a small kitchen, microwave, hotplate, a separate bedroom, sofa. The hotel has a small swimming pool - which we splashed, gives free wifi 512Mb per device! Taupo is a small picturesque town we would have loved to spend more than a day. Will definitely visit again!

Facilities: Basic; Value: Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;

Location excellent Xmas day we were ordered to leave by 10am without warning. Otherwise comfortable

Lovely lakeside views. Very handy to town and swimming beach.

The things we enjoyed were the air conditioning, the closeness to town and lake. The room was clean and tidy and the hosts were very helpful and cheerful. Nice size room. Everything going for it, except the pool area needs a bit of an update. If this was fixed the place would really be awesome! Great to feel we could let the kids go play in the pool. Maybe have it slightly heated and upgraded. Furniture in the pool room and a paint, a few plants would really cheer it up. Otherwise great place to stay.

Just a quick stay before flying home. Enjoyed staying there!

The family rooms are comfortable and quite a good size. It is one big room with lots of beds. Works well with kids except there is not bathtub. Just be aware that if you check out on Christmas Day you need to check out at 9am.

Stay was comfortable. In terms of information around the area there were not much. Nice to have some knowledge of where to find entertainment or food etc.

Facilities: Brand new; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

Pool was not available. Compensated with Spa room with a view. Central to town

Great stay thanks. Nice handy location to town centre. Tidy comfortable room.

convenient place to stay. We have stayed there twice this year, clean rooms, good value for money. Plenty of parking.

Facilities: Clean functional; Service: Respectful, Friendly; Cleanliness: Spick and span; The Lake is immediately over the road, walk out the back of the unit and you are practically in the shopping centre.

Our experience here was not the best. I have paid similar prices for much better accommodation. There was a dirty coffee cup on arrival, the bathroom was very aged with poor paint work giving a slightly unclean feel. The spa pool also had a similar unclean feel to it so we could not let our kids in. There were worker men staying at the motel (not that that is a bad thing) except it just added to a feeling of this is where contractors come to stay not families on holiday. I will not stay here again and would discourage anyone I knew to stay here.

Staff were very friendly

Check in fine, as was checkout. No outside noise, and bed was comfortable. Very handy to town centre for food etc.

Facilities: Typical; Value: Average price; Service: Amateur; Cleanliness: Tidy;

Facilities: Good, Nice ; Value: Affordable, Economical; Service: Professional, Respectful; Cleanliness: Hygienic , Tidy, Clean;

very welcoming reception but the room was disappointing ,the bathroom was falling apart ( leaky shower, push button on cistern coming off , window lever broken) , still functioning though. Bed was comfy.The name "Absolute Lakeview" doesn't fit ether, most rooms don't have a view of the lake ,maybe a glimpse. We have been most disappointed that the indoor pool wasn't maintained and couldn't be used.

Catered to all our needs and great staff. Thanks team

Facilities: Modern; Service: Friendly;

Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional;

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Bargain; Service: Friendly and Welcoming; Cleanliness: Spotless; Close to everyhing and very central. Would definitely reccomend to others and stay here again.