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Come and stay at the coolest boutique Lake Taupo motel – in central Taupo, New Zealand. Our six motel units boast unique retro styling with modern comforts. Your friendly hosts’ local knowledge will ensure that your stay is comfortable and peaceful. Our six rooms are all located on the ground floor, with SKY TV, queen size beds, free WiFi and separate bathrooms. The units all have kitchenettes. We are small enough to provide personalised service and a homely, relaxed atmosphere for your stay. We are well appointed with facilities and can recommend some great local service providers for further needs. From its stylish retro decor, to the bird filled gardens, The Lake Motel is truly a boutique motel with a difference. With attention to detail, mid-century retro styling and art throughout, The Lake Motel is a unique establishment and is NZ’s only motel to have featured in Home & Entertaining, NZ’s top design magazine. We look forward to you visiting us soon!
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From the warm welcome, spot-on tourist advice, to the great decor ( my child hood relived - had the same kitchen chairs, sideboard and couch!) our stay was terrific! Added bonus was having a fabulous restaurant just within walking distance (the mole and chicken), and the sailing boat club with the best views, Peroni and pizza just a short bike ride away, you couldn’t ask for a better location. Quiet, well appointed rooms with considered ammenities, this small motel is an absolute gem. Thank you for making our stay in Taupo so lovely ❤️
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Fantastic place to stay, small motel means quiet. Roomy, super clean, nice outdoor space. Short walk to lake edge and the Steaming Bean for morning hot drink. Motel is like stepping back in time with its retro decor from table, chairs, clocks it's so comfy
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Spent two nights here while on our tour of the north island really liked it ! The accommodation was equipped with everything you could need and a very comfortable bed . The furniture was like going back in time but was comfortable and very practical . Di met us on arrival and gave us a very comprehensive run down of the area which was really helpful and there was loads of info available which was great as some hotels seem to have done away with paper and you have to use QR codes total pain !!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This place is very clean and is in a good location. Was provided with everything we needed. Good toiletries, linen, tea, coffee and milk. We could have done with more space but we managed. Yes, I may go there again. Taupo is well worth staying for more than one night, there’s a lot to see and do
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Everything you need and in perfect condition. Plenty of room, wonderful shower and I didn’t have any issues with the wifi (which I have had at other places). Immaculately maintained property with lovely gardens. Friendly and kind owners. All round a wonderful and restful place to stay.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The true value of of the term "retro". Firstly in the owner's warm and friendly interaction, truly retro empathy. From the booking to reception at arrival and eating suggestions, fantastic. Secondly, the room. Simple retro comfort. Just great simple facilities without the modern "gadgets that frustrate". Finally slept like a log, beautiful. Thank you. PS: And Casper our dog also enjoyed the night.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip:Book quickly, limited rooms.
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A lovely boutique motel off the main street of Taupō. The rooms are beautifully decorated in a retro style theme with good amenities and an excellent bed and shower. The soundproofing between rooms is good too. Includes a lovely back garden. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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A wonderful gem of a place to stay. Very quiet, clean and comfortable; the retro feel added to the ambience. We chose The Lake Motel as we loved the idea of the retro theme and the actual experience was excellent and lived up to our expectations. Great location only a few minutes from the lake. Good value accommodation.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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- suitable room space - cleanliness - enough facilities (incl. TV by which you can watch YouTube etc.) - owner's friendliness - acceptable location (not at the center of the town, but accessible to the center and a supermarket (Countdown Taupo South) if you have a car) - value for money
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Terrific small motel with a real retro vibe. Quiet location, close to town with great facilities. The helpful host recommended some great things to do. The lovely cleaner even washed & dried our clothes.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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$164 - $220 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
lake hotel taupo
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTaupo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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