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- Excellent76%
- Very good20%
- Average2%
- Poor1%
- Terrible1%
Travellers talk about
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Hot Tub
Non-Smoking Hotel
Kitchenette
Laundry Service
Self-Serve Laundry
Private Balcony
Star rating provided by Expedia.
3 Star Hotel
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RandAHoliday
London, United Kingdom
Reviewed 22 January 2018 This was our last motel of our holiday in NZ and it was by far the best. Our hosts were so kind and welcoming (and even gave us fresh milk for a much needed cup of tea). The room was more like a suite with...More
We are really glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and so happy to be of service.
Thank you for taking the time to review Cottage Mews.
Chris_and_Jean
Derby, England
Reviewed 20 January 2018 There are lots of modern motels along the shoreline in Taupō but this one is smaller, older, of timber construction and, I suspect, rather more personal.
We enjoyed our three night stay in a family unit (#3) which had a twin bed in the lounge...More
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It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Cottage Mews.
Reviewed 16 January 2018 Upon arrival the friendly staff greeted us, provided milk so we could have a cuppa after our journey and couldn't do enough for us. The room was lovely, clean and more amenities than we had expected. The location was ideal, only a few minutes away...More
Hi Helen,
It was a pleasure having your family stay with us.
We hope to see you again, soon.
JustAnicePerson
Napier, New Zealand
Reviewed 10 January 2018 This is our go to motel when it comes to travelling to Taupo, we only come up here once a year, and we enjoy ourselves, but we enjoy ourselves even more when the motel is great environment to stay in, and that's exactly what this...More
Aww, thank you so much for your thoughts.
We hope to see you again soon.
Reviewed 6 January 2018 via mobile Stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every bit. The staff are super friendly and lovely. Nothing is too much trouble. Great location. Great amenities. Great personal touches. Definitely reccommend. Home away from home.
Thank you for being such great guests and you know where to find your home away from home ?
We really appreciate your feedback.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top amenities
Free Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hotel Amenities
Free Parking
Laundry Service
Self-Serve Laundry
Room amenities
Microwave
Refrigerator in room
Details
Price range
US$94 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel class
Star rating provided by Expedia.
Hotel Style
#2 Romantic Hotel in Taupo
#3 Family Hotel in Taupo
#3 On the Beach Hotel in Taupo
#4 Best Value Hotel in Taupo
#11 Business Hotel in Taupo
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms
All photos (200) 200
Full view
Family and Play Areas (4)
Business Centre & Event Rooms (2)
"The rooms 9 and 10 have upstairs lake views."
"All are quiet and spacious"
"from what I've seen, all bedrooms face away from the road"
"All rooms are lovely and quiet."
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