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Baycourt Lakefront Motel

3.5 star property
Sandy fun near Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths

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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

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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

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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 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
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 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 smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
  • 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
  • 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

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

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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Baycourt Lakefront Motel
Baycourt Lakefront Motel Taupo
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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 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baycourt Lakefront Motel on 25 Nov 2025 start from NZ$188.99, 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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Baycourt Lakefront Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 535 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff very clean and tidy will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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

Jolene

We enjoyed our stay at Baycourt Motel, Adele and Malcolm was friendly and informative
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to get around Taupo

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, very spacious rooms but a bit “”tired . Would certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely hotel. Clean tidy and value for your $.. friendly and welcoming staff. Will stay and recommend 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Virinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Gideon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spa bath is a win but the property is getting old and you can see it, could do with some TLC. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful!

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Good location motel

Very clean. Plunger coffee ..great Spa bath was a bonus Restaurants nearby But No Sky
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older property, clean, kitchen could use a little upgrading, quite on lake front
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

eongerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff phoned to see how far we were for check in, which we appreciated. Room was clean, upstairs guests were noisy but overall happy. Nice to just walk across the road and be right by the lake. Parks are a tad tight but we made it work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management were so helpful, made up the double into a twin for us when we had an extra guest. Really accommodating and friendly. The room had a fan heater, that heated the place up so fast. The room was surprisingly warm and completely soundproof. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very helpful. Room was clean but was tired and needs a refresh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sukhwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an older motor inn, but money has been spent updating the interior of the rooms. The bathrooms are fresh, and our room was spotless. The hosts were very polite and obliging. It is a pleasant easy walk to the downtown area (which saves the hassle of parking downtown). The price was reasonable overall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
My stay there was adequate.The staff were very friendly and accommodating.The location was brilliant being across the road from the lake and walking distance to a pub 100m up the road and Taupo central.The only criticisms I would make is the parking up the back was a bit cramped , the microwave smelt like an old phone box and the spa bath need a scrub.It looked like the previous guest had given themselves a Brazilian the night before.Otherwise would stay there again but would be very carefull of using Trivago as a booking site.I ended making the booking using US$ and paid considerably more than what I should have, Cheers
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy but dated,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Brief visit to Taupo

The apartment was looking very tired. Paint was flaking, shower leaked onto the floor and sofa needed replacing (material was torn on the arms and it did not provide good support). Overdue for a complete refurbishment. Room was only serviced once during our stay (3days).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Cherry-Lynne

Disliked: Amenities
We were lucky to have a corner view of the lake. For the price, usb plugs would be appreciated. No servicing of the room, being changed towels. Floor needed a vacuum, which didn’t happen once in the three days we were there. No soap for hand washing. Bathroom cabinet bottom shelf falling apart. Deluxe room is not more than OK
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023