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All reviews across the road great location close to town walking distance to restaurants leave the car spa bath basic room family room separate room good size sky tv handy location would stay here again great place to stay minute walk small kitchenette pleasant stay
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Reviewed 27 February 2017

On arrival, check-in was great, the man at the desk was friendly, helpful, and efficient. A little later I approached the desk again and the woman that was there at that time made it seems as if I was a nuisance.

The location of this motel is excellent, just three minutes' walk to many restaurants and pubs, yet totally peaceful. The lake is right across the road, and the views from there are expansive. No views from the rooms, though.

A strange thing was the wifi limit of 500MB. Not that we'd use anything close to that, but it's the only place I've been to that restricted wifi use like that. Even backpacker lodges don't do that! Wifi is weak in room 15, and I'm not sure in which direction it strengthens, if at all.

If you are mobility restricted then ensure that you ask for a bottom level room, as the only access to the top level is by stairs. Parking is right outside, which is a blessing for the mobility restricted and for anyone with heavy luggage!

Breakfast is optional, and ordered with a form the night before. It comprises a collection of little packages of cereals, yoghurt, and such like, and is delivered to your room at the time you request (by the unfriendly woman in our case...)

My biggest concern is that they did not honour my request for a double bed in the bedroom, and instead gave us a room with the only double bed in the lounge, and two singles in the bedroom. The configuration was not a problem for us, but it reflects poorly on the establishment in general.

Room tip: Lower level rooms are better for mobility restricted people - upper level rooms are accessed via stairs. None of the rooms have a view.
Date of stay: February 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Brian C
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Reviewed 17 February 2017 via mobile

We stayed in this motel for one night and felt it was good for the price. The view and accessibility to the town and lake is great so cannot complain at that. The size of the room was great and the shower brilliant too. It was clean and tidy as well. However, the beds were a tad lumpy so we didn't have a great night's sleep. Some of that could be down to jet lag as well though.

All in all I would recommend Great Lake Motel.

Date of stay: February 2017
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank lovesagoodholiday84
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Reviewed 16 February 2017

This is a great motel. I stayed here on a business trip and have no issues. the room was big and spacious, the bed was very comfortable, the room was clean, the bathroom was really big and had a spa (I did not have the time to use that). It is really quiet. Very close to the town centre so just a short stroll away. Location is perfect. Remember, this is a motel, not a five star hotel. So my review of five stars is for the type of property. Really friendly staff. Price was reasonable. Will definitely recommend.

Date of stay: February 2017
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Thank Shafraz
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Reviewed 17 January 2017

3 adults travelling were offered 2 bedroom house for the night . close enough to walk to town and bars plenty of room to spread out . reception helpful and pleasant . 2 bathrooms plus laundry and garage well worth the money

Date of stay: December 2016
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Reviewed 8 January 2017

This was a good decent apartment to stay in.We had a spa bath in the bathroom which was lovely to relax in after a day exploring. Laundry was free to use and you could use the line outside for drying. Close to lots of eating and drinking places. It was situated on the lake which was just lovely. I would definitely recommend this as a place to stay in Taupo.

Date of stay: February 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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