With a stay at Lakefront Lodge Taupo in Taupo (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
What's nearby
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 178 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 14 min walk
Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 12 min walk
Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - 3 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 13 min walk
About this property
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Lakefront hotel with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Lakefront Lodge Taupo has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
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
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and 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
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Lakefront Lodge Taupo Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 839 reviews
10 - Excellent
244
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 839 reviews
8 - Good
303
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 839 reviews
6 - Okay
175
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 839 reviews
4 - Poor
75
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 839 reviews
2 - Terrible
42
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Janet
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Window decor could do with an update especially in the lower level rooms around the courtyard area. I my opinion, blackout curtains would work much better as it appears the outside lights are left on all night! Guests departing at 5am need to be mindful of other guests who could still be sleeping and perhaps depart in a manner that avoids waking these guests. Carrying a bag rather than dragging it through the courtyard and down the steps would be a better decision!! On a positive note though, the rooms were very clean and staff friendly
The shower curtain was a bit out dated and the bath tub but for the rest it was pleasant.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Clare
Travelled with family
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were greeted by Clare and Lion at reception. Lovely, friendly and helpful.
Our room was very small but clean. Bed was comfy and it was very quiet. We only stayed one night and it was perfect for our purposes passing through Taupō. I am sure there are bigger rooms available. The view from the front of the hotel is beautiful and the lake is magnificent.
I was very disappointed. It was dirty, run down and being on the lake front I was expecting the rooms to have a view. Won't be returning to stay at this property.
Kirstie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Kory
5 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kory
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leo
29 Jan 2025
Leo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Bruce
Travelled with family
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a very good average middle class accommodation
I would stay again
Bruce
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Karen
28 Jan 2025
Loved the unique atmosphere
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Darwyyn
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable lodge with nice staff; note there is very little parking and the space is shared with the Social Club, so you may have to park on the street.
Darwyyn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
Sam
Travelled with family and small children
27 Jan 2025
It was at great location but felt suffocated in room.
We stayed in the basic studio and it was very small - but to be fair exactly as stated in the information when we booked. It was definitely the cheapest place to stay in town so a good deal for what we got.
Bed rolled together into the middle. No aircon unit just a fan and a window which couldn’t open fully due to security. Tv reception was awful. Other than that I guess you get what you pay for
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Wayne
Travelled with partner
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location
Wayne
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Karen
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Shane
Travelled with family
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cosy property, no aircond which on a warmer night made sleeping difficult. A fan was provided which helped. Pool was good for kids, spa was outdated and dirty. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would we stay again - Yes.
Expectations met the fee paid