Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 24 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

City View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • City view

City View Quad Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • City view

Lake Facing Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Lake view

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard room with shared bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room With City View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room With City View

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Taupō

A stay at Silver Fern Lodge places you in the heart of Taupō, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from A.C. Baths and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Maori Carvings.

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A.C. Baths - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Suburban motel with a restaurant, near Lake Taupō
Silver Fern Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, bicycle tour information, and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This café specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast only. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sera

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Great specious and tidy room at a great rate would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam, Lower Hutt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a cheap budget hotel and excellent value. Very nice staff exceedingly helpful I understand they’re in the realms of upgrading the property and you can see areas where it is indeed upgraded. A little more attention to cleaning would be a good idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Arvin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a good maintenance of the property. Half the time staffs not at the counter.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahdia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harjot

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paloma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money!! Bedding super comfortable and large. Great space and room much larger than anticipated. Shower... that pressure! Amazing! Super good pressure. Great heat. Cannot fault
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I regularly stay in Taupo & have stayed at various motels within this price range and this is by far the worst experience ever. Not sure how a property like this make Expedia standards!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mgcini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Madiha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our recent stay was highly satisfactory, with the check-in staff demonstrating exceptional courtesy and facilitating an upgrade to our accommodations. We will certainly recommend your establishment to our network of friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable, fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madiha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were well-maintained, and the staff provided excellent service, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom wete needing redecoration. The bathroon shower and bath was untidy and deteriorating. The blinds were broken. A few dents in the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room with glimpse of Lake from the balcony. Honestly great value for money .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely helpful and friendly information giving at front desk checkin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

teo

Disliked: Staff & service
Receptionist is not friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived we were told that builders would be fixing the men’s bathroom and would be finished by 6:30pm, they were still fixing it at 11:30pm, very loudly opposite our room. Not very professional to keep working until nearly 12am. Had a very poor sleep because of this and had to drive very early In the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025