Clearwater Motor Lodge
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Clearwater Motor Lodge
Motel
229 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand
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With a stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Three Mile Bay.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Free parking
Lots to doAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Hot springs
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
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Property Description
With a stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Three Mile Bay.
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4.3/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.3
Amenities4.3
Location4.3
Service4.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Taupo Airport
(5.1 km)
Landmarks: Hot Water Beach
(300m)
Landmarks: Taharepa Baths
(620m)
Landmarks: Taharepa Reserve
(800m)
Landmarks: Ingle Avenue Reserve
(970m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
15
Studio (First Floor)
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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13
Studio (Beach Level)
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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7
Studio/Family Beach Level
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Microwave
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7
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Microwave
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5
Family Room with Lake View
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
25 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Taupo
AI Summary
Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The waterfront location near the lake is highlighted as a convenient and scenic advantage.
Guest User
March 21, 2023
It's a great hotel. It's not like a motel. The lake view room is beautiful. Unfortunately, I only booked it for two nights. I look forward to booking a lake view room like this next time I bring my daughter and children together. You can go out to swim and the lake outside the room window. There is a hot water bath, which is great, and the owner is Chinese.
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Guest User
February 28, 2025
We rolled into Taupo late in the afternoon with lots of choices for lakeside accommodation. We chose Clearwater Lodge Motel and checked into a ground floor, lake view room. It was very clean and comfortable so no problem there. On check in - the man made sure we knew check out was 10am. At 10:01 the housekeeper knocked on the door. We said we were just 5 minutes away from leaving. We promptly packed the luggage in our car and then walked down to the Two Mile Beach Boat Club for brunch (which we can highly recommend - it’s a great spot). When we returned the “host” and his wife were glaring at us for leaving the car in the carpark after we had checked out. The only other car in the car park was theirs! We are accommodation operators ourselves and believe in “Value Adding” but clearly the owners/operators of this motel do not. I’ve they have your money all bets are off!
Guest User
November 20, 2024
Stayed here and could not wait to leave. Never had an experience like it before with any accommodation. Place is not clean at all, stains on the sheets and hairs. Staff are useless. We were polite and showed pictures. They said we must have done it. Hardly, when we had checked in 5 mins prior.
Guest User
July 26, 2024
I made a reservation in Jun'24 for a visit in Dec'24 so I could compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship race. Two months after I made the reservation, I received an email from the hotel indicating they had given the room to someone else, and that the hotel was otherwise full. I was incredibly confused by this explanation and lack of professionalism. I asked for clarification but did not receive any additional information as to how this could happen. I highly recommend finding a different accommodation as this hotel is not trustworthy and lacks professionalism.
Guest User
June 15, 2024
Just a bad place Spa's jets are just awful and noisy Beds are not comfortable Bed lamp can burn your child's fingers Fridge is broken Condensation on everywhere on the property windows And so on And what we here back is sorry for any inconvenience
Guest User
March 11, 2024
Website is misleading - we booked and paid for a studio lake front upper level room because the website states airconditioned - this was not the case. When we contacted reception and told them this the suggestion was to open the balcony door. The room was really uncomfortably hot. Lovely lake view, but really close to the walkway which means people can see right into your room. When standing on our balcony we could see right into your neighbours room. I was also asked for my vaccine pass which was no problem for us but could be for others - probably something people should know at the time of booking. Disappointing stay.
Guest User
March 6, 2024
This is my favourite place to book in Taupo. The view is nothing short of magnificent and breathtaking as you are right on the waters edge. The bed is so comfy with high quality linen. The spa in the room is a godsend after a long day or enjoy the pool outside. Love this place!
Guest User
March 8, 2023
My wife and I decided to stay our last 2 nights in New Zealand at The Clearwater Motel Lodge in Taupo. We are so glad we did. Fantastic accommodations and beautiful lake front room. Everything you could need was provided. Including a Beautiful Sunset.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Hot springs
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Hot springs
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Tour and ticket booking service
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Food & Drink
Room service
Health & Wellness
Hot springs
Activities
Private beach area
Public Areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Picnic area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Intruder alarm
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–23:30
Check-out: 07:30–10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:30–20:30
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Extra crib: NZD 25.00 (approx. AED 53.53) per person per night |
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 10
With a stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Three Mile Bay.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Mediterranean motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 35-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Mediterranean motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 35-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.