Chelmswood Motel Taupo

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Property entrance
Reception
Standard Studio
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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250 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi Bay, Taupo, 2730
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Mile Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Unit with Thermal Pool

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Unit with Thermal Pool

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Lake View, Queen Studio

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Family Suites

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at Chelmswood Motel Taupo in Taupō (Two Mile Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Three Mile Bay and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Taupō Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Three Mile Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Four Mile Bay - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Lakefront motel in Taupō with free parking
Chelmswood Motel Taupo offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not allow late check-ins for the following room types: Ensuite Queen, Ensuite Twin, and Ensuite Econ Queen.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to October 17 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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