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Clearwater Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Studio (First Floor) | Lake view
Studio (Beach Level) | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Studio (First Floor) | Living area
Studio (Beach Level)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Room options

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Studio/Family Beach Level

Studio/Family Beach Level

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 47 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio (First Floor) | Living area

Studio (First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Beach Level)

Studio (Beach Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupō
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Clearwater Motor Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Clearwater Motor Lodge feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and kitchens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours 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 available for NZD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPal and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Clearwater Motor Lodge
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Taupo
Clearwater Hotel Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

As of 19 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clearwater Motor Lodge on 22 Jul 2025 start from NZ$194.0, 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.

Is Clearwater Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Clearwater Motor Lodge located?

Located in Waipahihi, this beachfront motel is on the boardwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Taupō Hot Springs are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Clearwater Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 211 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, spacious and excellent spa bath!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, tasteful decor, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location with fabulous views, very friendly staff, room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here previously and its always great. I was charged an additional $30 cleaning fee as it was ANZAC day. The room rate advertised should have included this surcharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so please with our room, we were downstairs, no:10. Layout of the room is great, loved the spa bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View - amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beach front room and it was lovely and clean. Had a good number of towels and was a very relaxing space. The spa in the room was great too, although you are asked not to use the jets in the spa after 10pm and you can't use it at all after 11pm, which doesn't suit when you come back from a dinner or function. The parking lot is not suited to larger vehicles and onstreet parking is very limited. There were no hidden costs or holds, so it was great to stay at a place that you only paid what was listed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very warm due to thermal heat under the foundations, perfect in mid winter a little too warm for late Sept. air con works well. Plumbing quite noisy from rooms close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lambertus

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

Taupo

Geweldig motel. Kamer direct aan het meer. Prachtig uitzicht. Superschoon en vriendelijke ontvangst. Dichtbij het centrum.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Magnifique chambre avec balcon sur le bord du lac Taupo. Nous avons adoré. Vue incroyable du lac avec piste de marche et cyclable. Baignade dans l’eau chaude du lac. Lits confortables, cuisine bien équipée et belle salle de bain et jacuzzi inclus. Tout était parfait. Restaurants tout près.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Not your average motel room!

A last minute booking during a very busy week in Taupo. Right on the lake front, a large spacious room. Super clean, comfy bed and good shower! Also a large comfy couch. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a lovely warm room (thermally heated) which is good in winter. Well set up, comfortable bed and spa bath. View over the lake was what I wanted. We'll appointed. Stepped out of the property onto the lakeside walkway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well appointed – great place to stay and relax – loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Service was terrible

Staff were extremely hard to communicate with and we’re very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, excellent views of lake, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie

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

Def recommended

Very happy with the service and the room, thank you. Very clean, modern decoration with everything you need. Great shower pressure too. Only slight negative was that we ordered a cooked breakfast and it arrived almost cold. Otherwise loved it thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views. The spa pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here in the past and is starting to b a bit shabby , plastic flowers , carpet starting to lift , have to get in spa to put plug in and step out onto carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly welcome room was excellent and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021