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Clearwater Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Studio (First Floor) | Lake view
Outdoor pool
Studio (Beach Level)
Studio (Beach Level) | Terrace/patio
Studio (First Floor) | Living area
Nestled in Waipahihi, Clearwater Motor Lodge offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool, spa tub, and garden. Enjoy the convenience of free self parking, laundry facilities, barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Studio (First Floor) | Living area

Studio (First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Beach Level)

Studio (Beach Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio/Family Beach Level

Studio/Family Beach Level

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupō
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Clearwater Motor Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Clearwater Motor Lodge feature thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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 building
  • 2 floors
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPal and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Clearwater Motor Lodge
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Taupo
Clearwater Hotel Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel
Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo
Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clearwater Motor Lodge on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$170.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Clearwater Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Clearwater Motor Lodge located?

Located in Waipahihi, this beachfront motel is on the boardwalk and within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Taupō Hot Springs are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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