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Ashbrook Motel Taupo 4 stars

Taupo

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. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. Location, cleanliness, comfortable, very nice & helpful staff, kitchen supplies are quite completed,

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9.2
Superb
1,153 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Acacia Lake View Motel

Taupo

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. Helpfulness of staff. Friendly. Informed.

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9.1
Superb
1,975 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Creel Lodge 4.5 stars

Turangi

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. Good and spacious apartment with veranda located close to the river. We only spent one night, so could not profit from the good location, but laundry facilities were good. Not too far from the few restaurants of the town. Also close by car from the start of Tongariro alpine crossing.

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9.2
Superb
1,114 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Alpine Lake Motel 4.5 stars

Taupo

Alpine Lake Motel offers modern self-contained accommodation in the centre of Taupo. The property features barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free car parking.

Alpine Lake Motel is located within 10 minutes’ walk to a number of shops, restaurants and lake activities. Fantastic location, room very clean and the spa bath an added bonus

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9
Superb
1,386 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Baycrest Thermal Lodge 4.5 stars

Taupo

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. Sitting in the thermal bath with a glass of wine after dinner was the highlight. Friendly service and food delivery

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9.1
Superb
1,346 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Boulevard Waters 4 stars

Taupo

Boulevard Waters features a thermal plunge pool and free on-site parking. Located in a quiet location on the shores of Lake Taupo, the property offers rooms with an in-room double spa bath plus lake/mountain views.

Motor Lodge Boulevard Waters is a 5-minute drive from Taupo centre and Taupo Airport. Huka Falls is a 10-minute drive away. This was an amazing experience, great customer service, Fantatsic location and all the small things attended too and included.

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9
Superb
758 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

The Ohakune Central Motels 3 stars

Ohakune

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. Pristine condition, great location, very helpful owners. Spa is a nice amenity.

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9.4
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

eMotel 4 stars

Taupo

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. Great location and close to the main shops. Very cosy and warm.

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9.3
Superb
642 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ 4 stars

Taupo

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. Hot spa pool is fab. Receptionist is kind and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
585 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

The Reef Resort 4.5 stars

Taupo

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. We loved everything about The Reef Resort - the beautiful room, the delightful staff, the availability of bikes, and the perfect location!

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9
Superb
704 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

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