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Karaka Tree Motel

Taupo, Waikato

The Fun Awaits

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 3.8 km to Taupo Bungy

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 3.7 km to Barbary

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3.3/5

OkayFrom 101 reviews

5.0/518 Jan 2026

Trudy • Couple Trip

Spotless room and bedding. Lovely staff.

5.0/514 Jan 2026

Philip

Super friendly manager handy to everywhere bed comfy

5.0/56 Jun 2025

Dwayne

Love the hige spa pools , would be nicer if they had a good clean everynow and again though

5.0/518 May 2025

Doug • Couple Trip

I really liked the healthy retreat we have every time we visit the spa is awesome just same as debrets but in your room... Didn't really have anything to say negative about my stay always good service ect

5.0/516 Jan 2025

John • Trip with Friends

Close to town

5.0/517 Dec 2024

Harjeet Singh

Totally worth it.

5.0/523 Nov 2024

Alain • Couple Trip

We enjoy the stay

5.0/57 Oct 2024

P • Couple Trip

A cheap place to stay, but tired and quite run down.

5.0/55 Jan 2022

Dani • Family Trip

Excellent service by the staff. Called me before i arrived and had my room and parking sorted ready for my arrival.

5.0/529 Jul 2021

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Lake across the road, easy access to town, mineral pool to soak in.

5.0/54 Jan 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Staff at check-in was fab. Down to Earth and excellent customer service. Nice mineral pools. Rooms better then reviews. Downfall is housekeeping only provide a clean towels. Don’t take the rubbish etc, don’t service the rooms just pop a towel on the bed. Motel kitty is a absolute cutie and a bonus though :)

5.0/527 Dec 2019

Mijo • Trip with Friends

Great place:)

5.0/523 Dec 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Excellent location. Good value Very good. Very quiet

5.0/520 Oct 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Almost impossible to get the shower at right temperture [room 14] NEEDS repacement mixer

5.0/520 May 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Nice location. Excellent room for the rating / price point. Friendly and helpful staff. I would happily stay there again.

5.0/519 May 2019

Verified traveler

A relaxing and peaceful stay. Lovely service and the hot mineral pool is fantastic.. I stay here ofetrn for work and it sets me up for a big day the next day!

5.0/527 Sep 2018

Mary

Very spacious and wRm and cosy motel. The mineral pool was an added bonus. Very helpful staff.

5.0/521 Aug 2018

Pip

Great spot and size for travelling with 3 teenage boys!..very spacious..well set up..mineral pool awesome!!

5.0/51 Aug 2018

Rachel

It was great..not a single fault my kids enjoyed it and we really loved the thermal spa :) will be back next time were in taupo

5.0/58 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great start being greeted by a friendly face. Nice quiet spacious room. Plunge pool was a brilliant bonus

Popular Facilities

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Accessible Facilities

Free Parking

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Newspaper Stand

Other Facilities

Hot Tub

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

tiket Green

Connectivity

Free WiFi

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216 Lake Terrace, Taupo, NZL, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-8:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel Location
With a stay at Karaka Tree Motel in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Karaka Tree Motel Facility and Service
This smoke-free motel offers wheelchair access.

Karaka Tree Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Important Information
This property is closed from September 1 2028 to September 26 2028 (dates subject to change).

Room Type and Price

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 - Mon, 02 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children