Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Garden
Exterior
Lake Facing Room
Modern European cuisine
Balcony view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    11 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    12 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
    14 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    9 min drive

Room options

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard room with shared bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lake Facing Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

City View Room

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

City View Quad Room

  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Taupo

A stay at Silver Fern Lodge places you in the heart of Taupo, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from A.C. Baths and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Maori Carvings.

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Suburban motel in Taupo with a restaurant
Silver Fern Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, bicycle tour information, and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at Breakfast Room, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Breakfast Room - This café specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast only. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Room

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 664 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Logan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed... The property was ok, the service was fine when we checked in but the communication was terrible... rang reception twice to have our bin emptied.... no one came. Also rang to ask for another blanket and we waited 20 minutes only for housekeeping to bring a sheet.... The "Extra Large double bed" is INDEED NOT. Its 2 sing beds pushed together... there is only 1 thin duvet inner (which has no cover) and about 4 sheets on the bed. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had what u needed in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property wasn't what we expected from web, was more of a backpackers , shared bathroom-toilets ,kitchen. But room although no aircon was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Heaven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place used to be really good but now it's gone downhill for sure! Wouldn't take much to fix up, - Staff need to be more present, had a family next to me with their kids up and down the hallway knocking on doors till 2am. - Paid for delux room x2 nights never got any new linen or room clean, and the bathroom still had hair in it. - Kitchen appliances are terrible none of the ovens work and the one that semi works is disgustingly dirty you'll smoke out the whole 2nd floor if you turn it on. - The ONLY thing this place has going for it is location. Really sucks because I've been here before and it was really good but I don't know if it had new owners oe what but it's shocking now! And I won't be back there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

The pull out couch was not comfortable and it was not sorted out with bedding after I reminded them that it needed to be done. The community kitchen needs a revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

eongerrit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
4 person room we stayed in wasn't vacuumed, mattress old. Very run down room, bathroom stand broken, toilet leaking as well as kitchenette sink leaked into the cupboard and onto carpet. After showing the manager he only said it can be fixed next day..no apology or offer to dry or clean it. Cooking food smells also waft into your room from the main shared kitchen..a rangehood would probably help. Very sad as it's more affordable option for families but it could be so much better..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom was not clean properly when we arrive. Everything is good but bathroom 🚽 have to be tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Aside from the noisy cars, the property is as described. It was basic and great for a stop over to rest our head on way to Wellington from Auckland
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a King bed. Got two doubles pushed together for a romantic night away... Bathroom had paint flex anaround edge of floor from ceiling , been there for months, wiped floor with bath mat and mawas black from dirt off floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

su

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've already sent you this info. It stunk of Curry and there was no heating in our room. Call me if you want 0274990298
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

I did not like the fact the hot water temperature had been set. I was unable to make my shower hotter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very convenient for an overnight stay. Friendly check in and clean room with its own bathroom. So necessary for older guests. TV and heating in room was good too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town just a stroll to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy motel. Car park was full, so had to park out on roadside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brydie

Travelled with family and small children
Clean and tidy. Was greeted at reception by friendly staff on arrival, however no staff on reception the next morning and it was afer 8.30am. Heat pump in room was not very effective and was disappointed to find hotwater ran out and had a cold shower. Paid accomodation should not run out of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs some serious repairs. Its a great spot for a cheap couple of nights. But the room we stayed in required serious actual building code repairs to the bathroom ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Herb

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024