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Absolute Lakeview Motel

3.0 star property
Lakefront motel with airport shuttle service and a fitness center

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One Bedroom Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

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
3330, Taupo, 58 Lake Terrace

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

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

Motel near Lake Taupo
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Absolute Lakeview Motel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the spa tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Absolute Lakeview Motel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 3

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Absolute Lakeview Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Absolute Lakeview Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Absolute Lakeview Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Absolute Lakeview Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–9:00 PM on request.

Where is Absolute Lakeview Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 15 minutes.

Absolute Lakeview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 219 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, welllington

Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

julie, minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice basic motel
Nice basic motel close to shopping area and across the road from lake taupo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

barb, Christchurch

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty and room in disrepair
Pleased tp leave noisy, very tiny room won't stay there again

8/10 Good

vanessa, VF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good motel
Good location with easy access and parking , staff are very good and friendly. I would stay here again

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner was very welcoming and then helpful when I need directions to food.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time and owner was a great guy. Hope to be back next year.thanks

4/10 Poor

Sonja, New South Wales

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

Blair, Manawatu

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!!

4/10 Poor

Lisa, Wellington

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Vinnie, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was so horrible I did not stay.
Room was so horrible I did not stay................................................................

4/10 Poor

Malcolm, Auckland, NZ

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Laundry facilities weren't good. Bathroom needs renovation.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Ian, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Tyler, auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
5th stay was very nice, friendly staff and located in a nice quiet area. room was very tidy and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah, Te Aroha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel was really good the hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Nice and close to the main town and to the lake.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort