Tui Oaks Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Tui Oaks Motel, located on the waterfront, offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Travelers appreciate the laundry facilities, conference center, and reliable WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and the staff earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Room options

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Family Suite, 1 bedroom with Tui Street view

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Studio (Ground Lakeview Studio)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Lakeview Family)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Studio with Tui Street view

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Apartment, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, Tui Oaks Motel is near the airport and on the waterfront. Lake Taupō and Waikato River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. A.C. Baths and Taupō Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • rotorua lake
    Spa Thermal Park
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Replete Food Company
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Cafe Baku
    10 min walk

About this property

Tui Oaks Motel

Motel near Lake Taupō
Tui Oaks Motel provides a conference centre and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and books
  • Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Tui Oaks Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and toasters
  • 38-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1971
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 20 April 2026 to 10 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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; 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, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Tui Oaks Motel Taupo
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Tui Oaks Taupo
Tui Oaks
Tui Oaks Motel Motel
Tui Oaks Motel Taupo
Tui Oaks Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Tui Oaks Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tui Oaks Motel?

As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tui Oaks Motel on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tui Oaks Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tui Oaks Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tui Oaks Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Tui Oaks Motel located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tui Oaks Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 759 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hotel on the lake. Kind welcoming staff, comfy bed and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good and view from room was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was so friendly. The room was nice and the view of lake Taupō was incredible. It was perfect for our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely view and clean comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ainslie

Absolutely tops! The view of the marvellous right down to easy parking. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and location. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms with lots of space and nice beds, interior could use a bit of an update but good value for what you pay. Excellent view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was rainy but the view was still good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, super friendly staff. Great communication leading up to and during our stay. Would definitely recommend. The only issue we had was that the smoke detector in the room was activated by the shower steam and sent me running out of the shower in a panic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, stunning view. Building was clean and in pretty good nick. Our only real complaint is we'd have liked a safe in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was spotless and staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and welcoming. Staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely views of Lake Taupo, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Comfortable but a little tired looking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mrs Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of the Lake. Big comfortable bed with heated blanket. Fridge freezer in room as well as kettle etc. Milk provided at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly reception and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, really close to the lake and only 10 minutes walk to town. The room was comfortable and came fully equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Great view from room :-) Room is a bit narrow for the bed .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , lakefront with parking in front of room. Easy stroll to town and seemless check in and out. Room is spacious too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, great view, right on lake, easy 1k flat walk along lakefront to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good, location, very thing is in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and reasonable value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant surprise in a clean and convenient motel that had a great lake view and close to the city center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Clean spacious room. Close to town, lovely staff, good parking, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful welcome and gave information on activites in area. Room was everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026