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Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Good Location, clean & cozy unit & friendly front desk staff, Joe. She is welcoming and very helpful to settle us in.

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9.3
Superb
1,083 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Location is very good - just 3 min walk to city center. Room is clean and comfort.

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9.1
Superb
1,717 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. We felt welcomed. The parking was easy. The apartment had everything we needed except for washer. It was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The location has very nice surroundings. It is however not in the town centre which for us was an advantage.

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9.1
Superb
1,152 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry. Fresh milk and coffee making supplies were provided in the room. The private geothermal plunge pool was a unique and relaxing experience. The guest laundry facilities were convenient and clean. The location made it easy to walk along the shores of Lake Taupō.

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9.1
Superb
1,285 reviews
Price from
US$183
per night

Located in Taupo, 49 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Waitahanui Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. 49 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 13 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, the property features a range of water sports facilities, as well as barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Taupo Events Centre is 16 km away.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All guest rooms in the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Activities and the location, foremost the hospitality was wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Just 300 metres from the lakefront of Waipahihi Bay, Little Haven offers an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. The self-contained apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy a children's playground and a games room. Beautiful, new, lovely apartment. Best we've stayed in while in NZ

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9.2
Superb
651 reviews

Situated only 4 minutes’ walk from central Ohakune, The Central Motel & Lodge features an outdoor hot tub. All studios and apartments include self-catering facilities and electric blankets.

The Central Motel & Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from the base of Mt Ruapehu, which boasts the Turoa Ski Resort and the Tongariro National Park. Ohakune Railway Station is 3 km away. Apparently the rooms were renovated 5 years ago but they are still spotless. Real quality in the kitchen, wonderful comfortable bed and the first bathroom on our trip that didn’t have some sort of issue, in fact it was super. Great location, super friendly and helpful hosts , I doubt there’s much better comfort and value in Okakune .

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9.4
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Situated beside the town center of Taupo and opposite a park, eMotel offers contemporary, boutique accommodation with lake views from each room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

eMotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the majestic Huka Falls and the Wairakei International Golf Course. Waikato River is a 20-minute drive away. Everything was excellent and was beyond our expectations .

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9.1
Superb
680 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake. Guests can relax on the deck around the outdoor heated swimming pool. Very friendly and helpful owners. Spacious rooms and heated pools were a bonus

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9.3
Superb
648 reviews
Price from
US$177
per night

The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodation on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub.

The modern units have either lake, mountain or pool views and all include a spa bath and a well-equipped kitchenette. Modern amenities include air conditioning and TV reception. Lovely accomodating staff. Room clean, good facilities. Nice location.

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9.1
Superb
713 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

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