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Comfortable motel near Lake Taupo

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Karaka Tree Motel in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 24
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Karaka Tree Motel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the motel include a spa tub.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Hotel Names

  • Karaka Motel
  • Karaka Tree Motel Motel
  • Karaka Tree Motel
  • Karaka Tree Motel Taupo
  • Karaka Tree Taupo
  • Karaka Tree Hotel Taupo
  • Karaka Tree Motel Taupo
  • Karaka Tree Motel Motel Taupo

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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