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Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa

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

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Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    14 min walk
  • Maori Carvings
    3 min drive
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    3 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    8 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Private spa tub

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)

One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only) | Terrace/patio

One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Balcony

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 78 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Taupo

When you stay at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa in Taupo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Maori Carvings. .This beach motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa

Adults-only beach motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

10 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). This service features shared men and women areas. There are 11 indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 149°F.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 10 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Things to do

  • 10 hot tubs
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 65
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor hot springs
  • Shared men/women areas in public bath

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM
Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

VU Thermal Lodge Taupo
VU Thermal Taupo
VU Thermal
VU Thermal Lodge
Taupo Thermal & Spa Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel Taupo

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 335 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 335 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Beautiful setting. Hot tub is amazingly set up. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jera

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great service. Room was clean and comfortable. Loved the hot pool. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant and Rowena

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ticked all the boxes. Thumbs up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Boisnard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, we loved the thermal tub. Very beautiful view of the lake and mountain just across the road. Close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamsia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about UV Thermal Lodge was excellent. Warm welcome by friendly staff. Excellent conditions. We enjoy the private spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how it was adults only and the room was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oksana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Over price compare to room conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Susmita

D
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

The pool was not available. The laundry was not available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rosamund

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rua

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Una

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cool to book a room with a private outdoor mineral water tub to use. The room was also nice and comfortable, with some useful kitchen amenities like a French press coffee pot/plunger coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Howard, East islip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modest but comfortable small hotel with its own thermal spa and pool. Nice location near the lake. Short drive to town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Loved the thermal spa, it was great to come home to after a day out. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrick R.A.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little out-dated and minor upgrades would benefit the overall look of the suites. Units could benefit from patio friendly dishes to use when bbqing. No BBQ brush. Dated interior (brown carpet). Amenities do not seem to be cleaned or taken care of. Only one pack of coffee for the morning (not useful for couples). Also tiles and blocks around the pool are concern for safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Max

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location, loved the thermal tub in our King room but this place needs an upgrade! Very outdated & the pavers around entrance at steps to pool were loose & covered with fake grass which was dangerous! Has great potential though with some much needed love & attention :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024