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Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa

3.0 star property

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Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
View from property
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

  • 840 sq ft
  • 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive

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 with outdoor pool
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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 149 ºF
  • Outdoor hot spring
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Shared men and women areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

Property 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. 214 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 356 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Te Puawai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taupo with a smile 😊
Lovely hot tub with mineral water didn’t need to go hot pools😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Hello, please could you send me an invoice for my stay on the 23rd of September? Louisa@nettex.co.nz. Thank you Louisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely clean place with a lovely view of the lake. Very friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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