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Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Taupō

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Exterior
Property entrance
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Spa Bath Units)
Breakfast area
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Spa Bath Units)
Experience warm Kiwi hospitality at Ascot Motor Inn Taupo, where you can unwind with a rejuvenating massage or take in the views from the terrace. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy convenient perks like luggage storage and newspapers. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Units)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Units)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard Studio Units)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard Studio Units)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Standard Studio Units)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Spa Bath Units)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Spa Bath Units)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Studio Spa Bath Units)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to Ascot Motor Inn Taupo. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and The Landing Lake Taupō are also worth visiting.
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Map
70 Rifle Range Road, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

Motel near Lake Taupō
Ascot Motor Inn Taupo provides amenities, such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens with fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ascot Motor Inn Taupo pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ascot Motor Inn Taupo?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ascot Motor Inn Taupo on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$158.86, 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 Ascot Motor Inn Taupo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ascot Motor Inn Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ascot Motor Inn Taupo?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ascot Motor Inn Taupo 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 Spa Thermal Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Ascot Motor Inn Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 659 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheng-Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay easy to find hosts were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and spacious hotel, handy for getting into town and swimming beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good value for what you pay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic we will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal motel. Close enough to town to walk. Close enough to the lake to walk. Will be staying again when I'm in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations - was cleaner and tidy than a lot of hotels we have stayed in. Easy check in and check out. Super quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie-Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall the room was ok. I got double charged for my stay, it was difficult to get through to the person at reception. Eventually I got my money back with no apologies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, modern motel

Modern and comfortable motel conveniently located to the city centre and lake. Easy check in. We'd happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay the rooms are spacious and clean its quiet but close to town and the lake the staff are really helpful and friendly parking is tight but overall a cery great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t expect much and was pleasantly surprised and would stay longer if it wasn’t booked full during the following days of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alex and Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stairs as we are older
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to book, great facilities very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nedson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accomodating staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found my stay most satisfactory, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for our family trip with plenty of living and lounge space, great bathroom and comfy beds. Only thing the unit didn’t have was a dishwasher.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location because it is very close to shops and restaurants and activities,you don't want to miss.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great place to stay very close to town yet nice and quiet units.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Zarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just had an overnight stay , everything was in order and communication from reception about parking and room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and amenities. I'll stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had all the necessities and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Happy with the 2 bedroom unit we stayed in. Quuet area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Staff friendly and close town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be my new go-to business stay in Taupo!

Clean comfortable and well located. Good sized rooms. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024