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Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3.0 star property

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Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)
4 outdoor pools, open noon to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
4 outdoor pools, open noon to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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6 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Balcony

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view) | Private spa tub

Lakefront Thermal Spa Studio King Bed Ground Floor (partial view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

Exclusive Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only) | Terrace/patio

One Bedroom Thermal Spa Super King Suite Ground Floor (adult only)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

1 Bedroom Super King Suite with Balcony (upper floor no spa)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

Lakefront 1 Bedrom Super King Suite (upper floor , no spa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Spa Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lakefront King Spa Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Queen Spa Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Spa Suite Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Suite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Suite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Suite With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Maori Carvings. .This beach motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Millennium Hotel & Resort - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Indian Affair - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Adults-only beach motel with 4 outdoor pools
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). There are 11 indoor hot springs and 4 outdoor hot springs open between 2:30 PM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 131°F.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 11 indoor hot springs
  • 4 outdoor hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 55 ºC
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from noon to 9 PM
Hot springs access available from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
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

VU Thermal Lodge Taupo
VU Thermal Taupo
VU Thermal
VU Thermal Lodge
Taupo Thermal & Spa Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Motel Taupo

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 545 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcoming from Friendly staff (owner). Location was perfect with lake view and the main street closeby. Most attractive point was private spa connected to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, homely property. Very welcoming and the friendly proprietor greeted us by name. Close to everything in Taupo, fabulous views and the thermal pool complex was wonderful. We will definately become regulars at this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete, wanganui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value , friendly welcome . everything you need. Reccommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

純

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my third stay at this property, but unfortunately, it turned out to be the worst. Roadworks: I was not informed in advance about the major road construction right in front of the motel. If I had known, I would have chosen not to stay this time. Wi-Fi: The internet connection was extremely unstable and much slower than in my previous visits. I could not attend an important online meeting and had to move to a café instead. Cleaning/Service: By 3 p.m., the room was still not ready, meaning the in-room spa could not be used on time. For a property that sets 3 p.m. as the check-in time, this was very disappointing. Overall, I found the management response unhelpful and not sincere. I hope improvements can be made, but I cannot recommend this place as it stands.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were great Hot pools are a plus
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

KAYLENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. Staff were very helpful. The outdoor pools were also clean and very appealing and private. It would be great if you didnt hear the other people in the next door unit walking around early in the morning and late at night. Good parking and an easy property to locate. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff very welcoming. Had a thermal spa room which had everything you would need for a relaxing stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Waimarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kai was very nice. The staff were excellent. I would dine again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa and hot pools,just awesome, sam and Carol were very helpful and friendly. We will be back Great job guys Shane
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the natural thermal mineral spring water spa. So good for all the aches and pains at the end of the day. All in your own room, nice and private. Carol is always such a welcoming hostess as well 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner/front reception was amazing, warm and inviting with lots of local knowledge. She made my stay very special. The privatw spa bath was fabulous and helped relax me.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginella

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated. The TV wasn't a smart TV so only standard Freeview channels available. Only 1 coffee bag supplied in the room. The only good thing about the stay was the shower pressure, amazing! Not great value for your money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and polite. The thermal bath was also very relaxing and nice to have private for the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Super Hot Tub stay

We stopped one night and had a great hot tub room. The staff were really helpful and knowledgable. A super good value stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel ❤️👍👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a lovely place to stay bed was comfortable service was amazing. The only thing I would change would be updating the day core . Hot tubs a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a hot tub. It was great! Having your own private pool is perfect for a getaway. We did notice some areas lacking in cleanliness, such as dust on skirting boards and behind things. The room was also cold when we arrived, which was not ideal in August. Would stay again though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquín

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jon Geraldine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonus to have a hot tub / spa allocated to most rooms.Easy walking distance to town and with the bar / restaurant and the Chinese takeaways not far up the road was a super bonus. Very friendly staff so wouldn’t hesitate to revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025