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.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 851 reviews
10 - Excellent
281
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 851 reviews
8 - Good
305
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 851 reviews
6 - Okay
147
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 851 reviews
4 - Poor
68
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews
2 - Terrible
50
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sera
25 Dec 2025
Sera
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
14 Nov 2025
Heather
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Mandy
Business traveller
29 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great specious and tidy room at a great rate would definitely stay again.
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.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Arvin
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
27 Oct 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a good maintenance of the property. Half the time staffs not at the counter.
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
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!!
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.
The accommodations were well-maintained, and the staff provided excellent service, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Madiha
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Denis
9 Oct 2025
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.
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.