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4.8 of 5 guest rating
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Three Bedroom
85 square metres
2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Other room types
Two Bedroom
65 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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One Bedroom
60 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Two Bedroom with Lake View
65 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable motel, walk to Lake Taupo

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at 52 on Rifle Motel in Taupo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Parking onsite
  • Trampoline
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

52 on Rifle Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 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 (service animals welcome)

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.

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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 7:00 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

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free 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 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

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 52 Rifle Motel Taupo
  • 52 Rifle Motel
  • 52 Rifle Taupo
  • 52 on Rifle Motel Motel
  • 52 on Rifle Motel Taupo
  • 52 on Rifle Motel Motel Taupo

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October to May.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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