Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3.0 star property

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A wooden building with a sign reading "WELLER'S HOTEL" on the side.
Lobby
A log cabin-style building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.
Restaurant
A wooden interior with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a stained glass window above.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Budget Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lakefront Lodge Taupo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Taupō. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the restaurant
  • 6 minutes by foot from Lake Taupō and a 2-minute drive from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and ski storage are also featured at Lakefront Lodge Taupo. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Taupō hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Lakefront Lodge Taupo has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 20

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean cosy room, staff were great, the view when sitting outside was amazing, walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arahia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awesome friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay, right infront of the lake. Very clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A couple of comfortable chairs to view the lake would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Stefan

nice clean and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant was amazing and the staff and manager we're great hosts. The food was great. The room was dated but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Staff & service
Bar was great. Guinness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to a variety of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable; staff were friendly and helpful; view from room onto Lake Taupo was excellent, particularly with one stunning sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very handy with lake across the road and main shopping centre is a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent value for money , great bed and bathroom was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
A short but enjoyable stay. Would book again. KMiller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location across the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Quick stop but happy with small room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and room clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Disliked: Staff & service
Very small room. Good enough but would probably not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, especially the restaurant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
The staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good facilities, good restaurant, close to lake for a nice cool swim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size, restaurant onsite and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet hotel, conveniently located close to the town center. We paid to upgrade to a lakeview room and it was worth it because the view over the lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff clean room but thin floors and walls
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bhavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nontje

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place. It is clean, tidy and comfortable Tha location is really cool. Just across the road to sit on the bench and enjoy the besutiful scene of the Lake. Enjoy the food of the restaurant upstairs. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026