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Baycourt Lakefront Motel

3.5 star property
Peaceful lakeside escape where travelers can connect with nature while grilling outdoors, creating lasting memories in tranquil surroundings

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Baycourt Lakefront Motel sits near Lake Taupo, offering a quiet retreat with its garden and scenic terrace. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi and barbecue facilities for outdoor cooking. The staff provides attentive service to enhance each visitor's experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

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Standard Spa Suite

Standard Spa Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Spa Suite

Deluxe Spa Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite-Ground Floor | Living area

Standard Suite-Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Spa Suite-Ground Floor

Family Spa Suite-Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Accessibility Suite-Ground Floor

Jetted bath, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Accessibility Suite-Ground Floor

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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46-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Lake View Apartment 3 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Jetted bath, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Lake View Apartment 2 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lake View Apartment 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Queen Spa Room | Living area

Executive Queen Spa Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite-First Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite-First Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located on a lake, Baycourt Lakefront Motel is in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō. A.C. Baths and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupō Hot Springs and Wairakei International Golf Course. Don't miss out on a visit to Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs.
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Map
104 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Baycourt Lakefront Motel

Motel near Lake Taupō
Located close to Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths, Baycourt Lakefront Motel provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Laundry services, barbecues and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Baycourt Lakefront Motel offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
  • 46-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM 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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Baycourt Lakefront Motel
Baycourt Lakefront Motel Taupo
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Baycourt Lakefront Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Baycourt Lakefront Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Baycourt Lakefront Motel?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baycourt Lakefront Motel on 8 Feb 2026 start from NZ$234.08, 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 Baycourt Lakefront Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baycourt Lakefront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Baycourt Lakefront Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Baycourt Lakefront Motel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Taupō Central motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Baycourt Lakefront Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 538 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine place to stay. Nice and clean courteous and attentive staff. Decent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice handy location, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in, clean room and bathroom , enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb and near Tesla charger
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Temara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized clean room for an overnight stay, spa bath was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Great location. Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot, close to town lake and walkable to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stop off on the way further south. Basic accommodation. Facilities all in good order and no=ice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view from our room! Perfect size suite for the 5 of us! Clean and attentive staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy clean place with nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bathroom was spacious and newly renovated and the check in was easy for arriving after reception had closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. We spent 2 nights here & enjoyed it. Staff was very accommodating & made us feel very comfortable. Great kitchette with everything you need. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shiraan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and had everything we needed. Bathroom was lovely and I especially enjoyed having Netflix access.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in, lovely and clean and very well kept. We were in a bottom unit, we did notice if someone had a shower upstairs we could hear the water running, but no other noise it was lovely and quiet. The car park is a bit tight, but ok. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not too far from town, very convenient for the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to enjoy the lake. Excellent service and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dave

entre and view of Lake Taupo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and handy to the lake shore. Powerful shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garnet

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

Great staff

Staff very helpful stayed overnight Warm and comfortable Room recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Compact room but ideal for summer and a couple of nights. Close to the lake and walkable distance to outdoor eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rozhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was warm and convenient. Good wifi service and amenities. Close to the lake and not far from the CBD. Everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Keylah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very tidy, spacious and up to standard. I found the parking a difficult. The bed was also was too firm, probably a personal preference but couldn’t sleep unfortunately. Overall it was nice and would still recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Him Shun Harvey

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

Good!

My family stayed 2 nights and felt comfortable in the room. But there is no laundry service in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024