Silver Fern Lodge
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Silver Fern Lodge

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#8 of 11 hostels in Taupo
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.5 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Taupo offers accommodation to suit all budgets, Silverfern lodge offers studio style rooms to Dorm rooms. 5 minutes walk to Taupo city centre, Great Lake Taupo and Taupo Bundgy. Escape to Taupo and stay in clean, modern, affordable accommodation in the heart of Taupo. Silver Fern Lodge in Taupo is in a quiet location on the edge of Taupo central business district within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and bars, RSA, Cosmopolitan Club, supermarkets & Event Centre. Close to golf courses, heated pools, bungy, Lake Taupo, etc Our furnishings reflect New Zealands national symbol "the fern" Ideal accommodation in the heart of Taupo to suit all budgets, school groups, sport teams, tour groups, families, couples to the independant travellers
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Vending machine
Skiing
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
Paid internet
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL STYLE
Business
Family

Location

118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 77 out of 100
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Rotorua Airport
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Road27132812693 wrote a review Mar 2023
Auckland Central, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Driving down to Wellington from Bay of Islands, An hour out of Taupō searched for a room for the night online, Booking.com. This place came up with rooms w shared ablutions, communal kitchen, very very reasonable less than$100 cheapest in town, our kind of place. We wanted our own ensuite, so chose a Superior Room, was $90 than was reduced to $83. Our expectations were not high, not for that price.
Wow we were actually blown away, expectations exceeded. Great room, friendly staff, clean, spacious and a balcony and view of the Lake if you lean, awesomr👏🏼👍🏼🙏
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Date of stay: February 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Bit close to road and noisey in morning, but for the price doable, still had a great sleep
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LindaH72 wrote a review Jan 2020
London, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Good size room with large comfortable bed, and a small kitchenette in the room too. Aircon worked well.
Balcony was nice, and there was a communal lounge / kitchen available.
Breakfast was included in the price, but we felt it was served quite early (7.30-9am), so lots of things had run out by the time we went at 8.40am.
Plenty of parking underneath and the place was quiet overnight.
Very close to the main town, easily walkable in 10 minutes or less.
We’d definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Jones L wrote a review Dec 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is our favorite place in NZ. Great location. Always reliably great service, cozy playing hall and beautiful area for roaming add to the charm. Rooms and beds are super comfortable too.Love the attention to little details in making you feel special.The staff was super helpful and kind and they even helped put us in a room where we could relax. The rooms were so quite and peaceful and it was at a perfect location.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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lananadu07 wrote a review Nov 2024
Vienne, France
2.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent two nights in this motel. The welcome was good.
Quiet nights.
Common kitchen available.
We had a room with toilet and shared bathroom. In itself, we do not mind, especially since it is more economical, but it is not very clean and there it is disturbing. The toilet bins are overflowing with used sanitary towels, not all showers are refilled with shower gel, there is toothpaste in the sinks the day before... In short the cleaning is not well done.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking couvert
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chrissynz wrote a review Oct 2022
Auckland
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Charging us $300 per night....no room service, dirty kitchen, worn out carpets, dated, small room, competed rip off. Would never recommend. Taking advantage of lack of accommodation in Taupo and charging top $$$. Limited staff who basically told us there would be no service. No service surely should mean paying less not more!
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Date of stay: October 2022
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Michael wrote a review Jan 2023
Taupo, New Zealand
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This was a horrible place to live, compared to even cheaper hotels - Another hotel in Tauranga was 4 times bigger and $100 cheaper. This was so overpriced and there isn’t even a bathroom. We all share a single room with no personal space whatsoever. I would never come here again.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Just don’t come here
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Amy H wrote a review Feb 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in a Standard Room with Communal Bathroom. It cost $125 for the two of us. The room was a good size. The room was very basic - probably too basic. There were no cups or glasses in the room, despite their being a kettle and tea/coffee. The remote to the tv didn't work. We found a skittle on the floor when we first arrived so not sure about their cleaning process. There were not many power outlets. The hand dryers in the women's bathroom didn't work. But the biggest complaint is that there is no soundproofing whatsoever so you can hear every footstep and voice in the hallway. It is in a fairly good location.
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Date of stay: January 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Daniele C wrote a review Sept 2022
Whakatāne, New Zealand
2.0 of 5 bubbles
My Dad's company had stayed here many a times for work and he had said it was awesome unfortunately the new management have meant it is not that way anymore.

I booked two rooms for my employees and was disappointed not only with the service but the amenities also. Cable tied draws, broken heat pumps falling down the wall while they are on. Office that only opens at 2pm and closes at 9:30pm and I mean literally closes you can't get in once you are out the door locks and you sleep outside as the key swipes don't work! The website says free breakfast when you ask about this they tell you not anymore but its still advertised. If is run down, your room does not get serviced. There is coffee but no coffee pot to name a few simple things. The communal kitchen was dirty and had not been cleaned for quite some time. So yes the price is affordable but no I wouldn't waste my time with it.
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Date of stay: September 2022
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Keep scrolling past!
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David LB wrote a review Jul 2022
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Find somewhere else to stay in Taupo. Rude officious staff member who refuses to check you in without ID and CC even though you have booked and paid via Expedia. Stains on mattress and bed base, one milk, three tea bags, no coffee! Basically crap
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Date of stay: July 2022
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Marty S wrote a review Jul 2022
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Rundown, damp, cold, below average in every regard. We paid $240 for a room that couldn't get warm. The heat pump barely functioned. The furnishings were tired and beaten. Do yourself a favour and book somewhere else.
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Date of stay: July 2022
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Anne H wrote a tip Dec 2024
45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Check for mosquitoes before opening windows."
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karenjean m wrote a tip Sept 2024
Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand27 contributions2 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Great off road parking Reasonably close to supermarket/ bottle store & eaterys."
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Happiness030 wrote a tip Oct 2023
6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Dont go here unless if you're wanting a really budget stay"
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Road27132812693 wrote a tip Mar 2023
Auckland Central, New Zealand2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bit close to road and noisey in morning, but for the price doable, still had a great sleep"
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Michael wrote a tip Jan 2023
Taupo, New Zealand1 contribution2 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Just don’t come here"
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PRICE RANGE
$102 - $148 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
silver fern hotel
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTaupo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Fern Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Silver Fern Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Lake Taupo (0.7 km), Maori Rock Carvings (0.7 km), and Taupo Museum (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Silver Fern Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, meeting rooms, and internet access.
Which room amenities are available at Silver Fern Lodge?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Silver Fern Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Silver Fern Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Roquette Restaurant - Taupo, Incredible India Restaurant And Bar, and Master of India.
Is Silver Fern Lodge located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Taupo.
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