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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3.0 star property
Tranquil lakeside retreat where guests sip morning coffee served by attentive staff, enjoy scenic views, and discover delicious dining just steps from their rooms

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers a peaceful escape on the water with free WiFi and an outdoor pool. Guests enjoy the manager's reception, a convenient coffee shop/cafe, and nearby restaurants that consistently earn positive reviews from travelers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Studio, Lake View

Superior Studio, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Budget Double Room

Budget Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located on a lake, Lakefront Lodge Taupo is in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Maori Carvings. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Taupō travel guide
Map
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture
    Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    18 min walk - 1.5 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
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • rotorua lake
    Spa Thermal Park
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    178 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Hotel near Lake Taupō
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Lakefront Lodge Taupo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and coffee/tea in reception
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Lakefront Lodge Taupo offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 20

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 10 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 20

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
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; 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Taupo
Lakefront Lodge Taupo Hotel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Lodge Taupo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Lodge Taupo on 15 Mar 2026 start from NZ$103.77, 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 Lakefront Lodge Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lakefront Lodge Taupo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Lakefront Lodge Taupo located?

Located in Taupō Central, this hotel 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).

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Reviews

Lakefront Lodge Taupo Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good facilities, good restaurant, close to lake for a nice cool swim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bhavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, if a little small and dated. Great restaurant with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff friendly and helpful only issue was no washer or dryer in a 2 bed appartment, about a 8 min walk in to town pretty good value for money,we would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a pretty cool building, right across from the lake. Room was clean. Good price. It was exactly what we needed for a last minute stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A great no fuss overnight in this accommodation. We had dinner in the bar and it was also very good pub food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience, lovely staff? Restaurant excellent, room wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. If noise bothers you, I would request an upstairs room as we could hear people moving above us all night. Staff were friendly, restaurant and bar were great for a drink and meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room in good location. It was extremely hot during our stay and the provided fans just weren’t enough to keep us cool at night-AC would have been great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot to stop for one night. Convenient location. Room was tired but tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staff at reception - but inconvenient if you have a question 9pm-8am as desk not staffed Simple amenities but enough for what you need Nice small pool and spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in the basic room. It was very small but adequate. The room was clean, the bed was firm and the walls are nit sound proofed in any way. Having stayed in many similar hotels in Taupo, the standard of the Lakefront is comparable with them. It was great to be relatively close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff on arrival. Comfy bed, room nice and clean. Was on the ground floor, perhaps a room on a level up may of been better, will do next time. Great location Right across the road from the lake which was lovely, and an easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verna Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, first time booking easy and staff helpful on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just felt safe there,our room was downstairs,so we heard the folks upstairs moving about,lesson learnt for next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Only problem was I had to walk from one end of the Lodge to the other with my bag.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Looked good on menu
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to stay. Quiet and easy to get in and around. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view of the lake from the top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room. Nicely serviced. Easy access for getting sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to town. Had a lovely meal at the inhouse restaurant. Staff were very onliging and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and well oresented.Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely. Restaurant upstairs a bonus. Basic room but all we needed. Bed quite firm. Shower good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025