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Absolute Lakeview Motel

3.0 star property
Lakefront Taupo motel with indoor pool

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Deluxe Spa Studio | View from room
One Bedroom Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laundry room
Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Lake View Studio | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Lake View Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio (Compact) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio (Compact)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Spa Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Spa Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Spa Studio | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spa Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
58 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Absolute Lakeview Motel

Located just 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from the airport, Absolute Lakeview Motel offers a free shuttle (available on request). Guests can get a morning swim in at the indoor pool, and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A fitness center and a sauna are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges NZD 3 for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of NZD 3

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Absolute Lakeview
Absolute Lakeview Motel
Absolute Lakeview Motel Taupo
Absolute Lakeview Taupo
Absolute Motel
Absolute Lakeview Motel Motel
Absolute Lakeview Motel Taupo
Absolute Lakeview Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Absolute Lakeview Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Absolute Lakeview Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Absolute Lakeview Motel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Absolute Lakeview Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of NZD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Absolute Lakeview Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Absolute Lakeview Motel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Absolute Lakeview Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Absolute Lakeview Motel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Absolute Lakeview Motel also has a sauna and a fitness center, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Absolute Lakeview Motel like?
Absolute Lakeview Motel is a short 8-minute drive from Taupo (TUO) and 4 minutes' walk from Lake Taupo.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Good location but
Very old motel but was clean. Stayed over Christmas for 3 night room was not cleaned only towels replaced during that time this was not explained at check in.
Yvonne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice basic motel
Nice basic motel close to shopping area and across the road from lake taupo.
julie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Dirty and room in disrepair
Pleased tp leave noisy, very tiny room won't stay there again
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very friendly and accommodating owner.
Booked the wrong unit online. Booked the 2bedrooms unit which can only comfortably sleep 5 but we have 6people. Ended up, we talked to the reception and they gladly changed our room to a unit that can sleep 6. 2queen beds and 2twin beds. Motel was very near town and amenities. So it's just walking distance and very convenient to food and shops.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good motel
Good location with easy access and parking , staff are very good and friendly. I would stay here again
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The owner was very welcoming and then helpful when I need directions to food.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Had a great time and owner was a great guy. Hope to be back next year.thanks
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel near Lake Taupo
The bathroom and WC facilities were poor with doors that didn't close and the general bathroom layout and standard of modern expectations were below an expected minimum standard for a Hotel that claims to have family facilities. Room wasn't properly serviced and no toilet paper are just some of the issues regarding this Hotel. Despite being given wifi access, the wifi failed to work for the whole stay. The swimming pool had defective perimeter drainage and the floor was flooded. Overall the family room requires and urgent upgrade to at least meet modern family requirements.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Great but no hot water!
Great hotel, great staff, comfy beds but no hot water in the shower in the morning, staff indifferent and said the hotel was full so sometimes the hot water runs cold. Shame as the rest of the stay was great.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Motel
This is a fantastic motel, beds were so comfortable and the rooms spacious enough for a family. The host was very friendly and helpful, he took time to make sure that everything went smoothly with our stay. Will definitely stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Outdated, overpriced
The room was very old, the bed was sagging, it wasn't clean, the bathroom mirror was on the wall opposite the sink. For the price it was not a value, and what delay we only had to stay one night as we were traveling in the area.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointing.
Really disappointed in this place. Stayed for one night, room smelled of fish or something (could have been the air cond), went out to town and the smell was worse when we arrived back even though we left all the windows open. The soap dispenser was empty, the heated pool was freezing. Overall experience was poor. This place really needs some work done because it's in a great location!!
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

2nd stay at Absolute
This was our 2nd stay - last time it was great. This time - there were no soaps or bathroom products. The soap wall container was empty! The only cleaning product was the 50 times watered down dishwashing liquid. It only just qualified as dishwashing liquid as it was so diluted. We felt this hotel might be having financial issues as we paid rack rate (no discount) and got a bed. We had to buy soap - we have never had to buy soap - especially at $200 per night. Please, please, please..... don't penalise the cyclists who stay during Round Taupo time because you have a captive audience. At least fill the soap dispenser.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel close to everything!!!
This hotel was in the perfect spot. Across the road from the lake, shops 1 block away and the owner was fantastic!
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Room was so horrible I did not stay.
Room was so horrible I did not stay................................................................
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Laundry facilities weren't good. Bathroom needs renovation.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Absolutely not Lakefront, but handy to town
Absolute Lakefront does not actually mean that. We were disappointed with our allocated room but the manager gave us another room which was better. Not all room have cooking facilities so it's hit and miss. The electric blankets didn't work and as it was the middle of winter it was very cold. The microwave didn't work well either. The manager was responsive and courteous.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient, very close to Town
Very friendly and helpful owner/staff. However studio unit had no wardrobe to hang up anything, picture was propped up not hung on wall, heated pool was quite cool. This venue is work in progress which in time will improve even more.
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Cleanliness is not their focus
Hugely disappointed and would not go back. No latches on the windows so the wind blew through, double electric blanket on the bed but no socket to plug into on one side, shower had mould, toilet roll holder rusted, dining chair broken and stained, but worst was the stains on the bedding!!
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

not so great
'Heated' indoor pool was freezing. Bedroom wall had had water damage and it had just been fixed but a damp smell lingered. $290 was too much for this accomodation.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

5th stay was very nice, friendly staff and located in a nice quiet area. room was very tidy and comfortable
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The motel was really good the hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Nice and close to the main town and to the lake.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Will not be returning
It all started at check in when the man behind the counter stated he did not like Expedia as it was an inconvenience for him to get the money off them. The first room he gave us had no wardrobe, broken bathroom door with busted handle and very crammed and dingy looking. We asked to move which was slightly bigger. But the carpet was badly stained, stained towels, and very basic. We had booked and paid for 2 nights otherwise would have gone elsewhere. The room was 'serviced' after lunch or should I say they changed the towels and emptied the bin. The bed was not made nor were the coffee cups cleaned. This was not good as the only sink was in the bathroom and we had to clean them in the bathroom basin. Both mornings we were woken at around 330am by loud shouting and screaming by a very large group of people who had congregated outside the MCDonalds across the road. This went on for at least an hour on both days. Clearly this is the meeting place for drunks, gang members and ignorant imbisils to gather.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review