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Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor
280 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)
301 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)
409 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View
840 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor
269 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only beach motel

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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 Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa features 10 spa tubs and an outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers hot springs, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa is a smoke-free property.

  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 10
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 17
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Cantonese)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Energy-saving switches

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hot springs on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of indoor hot springs - 11
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Number of outdoor hot springs - 1

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Front desk opens daily at 2:00 PM

Front desk closes daily at 8:30 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Caters to adults only

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Events/parties not allowed

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Minimum guest age is 18

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Renewable energy source - geothermal

No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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