Karaka Tree Motel

3.5

Average(1,821 Reviews)

Motel in Taupo

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this motel

Located opposite Lake Taupo, Karaka Tree offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

28.4 mi

Tamaki Maori Village

34 mi

Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave

16.4 mi

Aratiatia Rapids

6.7 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

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1 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Queen • 1 King • 3 Sofa • 538 ft²

Sleeps 8

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Karaka Tree Motel

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3.5

Average(1,821 Reviews)

Motel in Taupo

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Located opposite Lake Taupo, Karaka Tree offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Family friendly

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

28.4 mi

Tamaki Maori Village

34 mi

Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave

16.4 mi

Aratiatia Rapids

6.7 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 1 King • 3 Sofa • 538 ft²

Sleeps 8

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.5

Average(1,821 Reviews)

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3.5

Oct 2024

Disappointed in our stay. Apart from the obvious shock of the rooms state. There was a party upstairs and when complaine

Close to the lake

Run down and in dire need of a renovation. Photos are not what it looks like now.

3.5

Oct 2024

Horrible place to stay. Extremely filthy and unhygienic.

There is nothing to like about this motel. It is dirty and run down

Disgustingly filthy . The staff unfriendly. Bugs and ants throughout. Smells terrible. Old mouldy food in microwave. Very dirty floors. Bathroom extremely dirty. Plates and cups chipped. The list goes on.

3.5

Jul 2024

Great location- straightforward

Comfy bed and great location. Good off-street parking. Simple and straightforward.

Bathroom / Shower a little tired but very clean and good water pressure.

3.5

Apr 2024

Should not have bought by price.!

Nothing

Unit very dated, needs a major refit, Dirty walls and doors, No smoke alarm, Spa pool was rotten. Unusable.

3.5

Apr 2024

Rooms need updating

So good to see Maori run business. The in room spa was great.

No response to early check in email

3.5

Apr 2024

Position ideal for us but otherwise not good value

Not much. Bed was good.

General cleanliness. Bathroom in poor condition Mechnical rumbling all night.

3.5

Apr 2024

Nice, comfy and affordable

Things can be perfect if spa working,😞 but it was not. So, please always make sure your spa taps working before new guests arrive. Leaving this aside everything else is perfect 👌. Looking forward to visit again hopefully spa work next time😊

Spa was not working

3.5

Jun 2023

Overall was impressed with our stay there.

Great location, nice view of the lake. Clean and tidy, lovely staff. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.

Some of the stairs are loose and would be safer if they were fixed to not move.

3.5

Jun 2023

Very good

Price was amazing considering our room had a private thermal spa! Host was lovely. Quiet spot. Will book again in the near future

3.5

May 2023

Relaxing and comfortable.

Love love loved the spa. The room was clean and spacious. Had everything we needed. Staff were lovely and helpful.

Everything was fine!

3.5

May 2023

Good

The mineral spa in room was lovely

3.5

Apr 2023

Passable

The spa and beds were comfotable

There was no staff around. 😕 the rooms were not serviced. No maps to find rubbish or recycling. No broom or vacuum to clean room.

3.5

Apr 2023

Comfy stay.

We arrived later than expected so had let the m know. They were super helpful and great communication to let us know room details. Comfy bed and pillow option!

3.5

Feb 2023

Superb

Nice and close to suit our purpose

3.5

Feb 2023

Poor

Major need of a refurbishment

3.5

Feb 2023

Good value and great host.

Good value stay and host went out of her way to help guests. Big concert in town on a hot, sunny day and host recommended my wife wear a hat. When told my wife had left her hat at home the host insisted on giving her one of her own. She also then drove another group of concert goers to the event in her personal car because their cab had not showed after an hour - fantastic hospitality.

Mineral pool in room wasn't usable but as we didn't know there was one this wasn't an issue!

3.5

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Loved the spa in the room, and the hidden kitchenette.

Nothing

3.5

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Office staff was fantastic and helpful. In helping us with arrangements. So sorry we had to cut our stay short but will be back.( May not have avocados next time)

3.5

Jan 2023

Our stay was comfortable. Pity about the neighbours loudly talking until 3am

The room was very comfortable. Unfortunately we were not there long enough to use the spa.

The people in the room next to us were talking outside their room until 3am. My husband had to ask them to quieten down or to go inside.

3.5

Jan 2023

Disappointing

The staff were friendly and lake just over the Rd.

No air conditioning, room was very hot. Needs updating. No spare pillows. No Flannels or hand soaps and shampoo. Not the cleanest I've stayed in and decor is very tired. Didn't like that there was no sky movie channel and the way the T.V. Was set up as you could change channels easy with remote. I wouldn't stay again for these reasons, but one night stay was bearable.

3.5

Jan 2023

Run down with maintenance done on the cheap.

It’s location.

Very run down. Outside pool cover was rotten and peeling away. Windows all floppy on hinges. Bathroom fan didn’t work and had a sticker over the switch saying it was pakarud. Kitchen units looked like they had been ripped out of a 1960s demolition and nailed in place with decking timber to fill the gaps. Paving stones missing out of the middle of the driveway as you drive in. could also hear every toilet use of unit upstairs.

3.5

Jan 2023

Superb

I liked everything about this hotel. The staff were awesome, friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had everything we need. The Mineral Spa bath was pretty cool as well filled the lower pool for my baby of 16 months and then filled up for me when she finished and hopped out. The little kitchenette was cool as too , I could close it off so baby doesn't touch everything . You can walk from the hotel to town probably takes an thirty minutes to an hour but it's along the lake and is a nice walkway.

The only thing that was off was the fan in the toilet , it was a little loud but it's a fan .

3.5

Jan 2023

Superb

The room was very nice clean the spa was sooooo good

I won't say we didn't like it but the bed was way to soft

3.5

Jan 2023

very comfortable ,friendly staff good value for money it was family friendly too

excellent location friendly staff very clean and tidy

none

3.5

Jan 2023

We'll Be Back!!

Lovely staff -- friendly, helpful, with a good sense of humour. Amazingly comfortable bed, spacious room, good amenities. Nice view to mountains from upper level. Free parking on-site. Thrilled to have geothermal spa pool right in our room! Will definitely go back.

These are not complaints, but there is a good step up into the shower that would be tricky for my older parents. Location is closer to DeBretts than to main centre, so perhaps less convenient if guest didn't have car. Great value for money though.

3.5

Jan 2023

It was ok for over night

The bed was comfortable. The Mineral spa was old and uninviting, it looked the same as it did 20 years ago

Ther bathroom needs a good update

3.5

Jan 2023

Could of been better.

Access was easy, good location, easy to find.

Pen marks on the top single blanket, plates weren't clean, hair in the bathroom sink, looked like someone had a shave, no milk for cuppa tea or coffee upon arrival.

3.5

Jan 2023

great

friendly and accommodating staff thermal pool

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Taupo?

The average price for a rental in Taupo is $214 per night. This rental is $68 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Karaka Tree Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Karaka Tree Motel. Enjoy the water!

Is Karaka Tree Motel pet friendly?

Yes! This motel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Karaka Tree Motel?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Karaka Tree Motel

Motel in Taupo

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Taupo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Taupo?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is Karaka Tree Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Karaka Tree Motel?

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