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Mountain View Motel, Taupo

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Taupō

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and sliding glass door to a balcony.
Relax in a spacious room with a dining table, sofa, and large window offering a view of the outside.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, sofa, and wooden table, set against a simple white and brick-patterned backdrop.
Stylish motel with a flat roof and balcony, featuring a covered entrance and seating area.
Kitchen area with sink, refrigerator, and natural light.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Upstairs Family Apartment

Upstairs Family Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Studio With Balcony

Studio With Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Family Apartment

Ground Floor Family Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lake View Two-bedroom Apartment

Lake View Two-bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Twin Studio

Twin Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Studio

One Bedroom Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment With Two-bedroom

Family Apartment With Two-bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Two-bedroom Two-Storey Apartment

Two-bedroom Two-Storey Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Two-storey Two-bedroom Apartment

Two-storey Two-bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Mountain View Two-bedroom Apartment

Mountain View Two-bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
12 Fletcher Street, Taupo, 2730

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Mountain View Motel, Taupo

Motel near Lake Taupō
Mountain View Motel, Taupo provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Mountain View Motel, Taupo offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 25
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Motel, Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain View Motel, Taupo?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain View Motel, Taupo on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$136.65, 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.

How much is parking at Mountain View Motel, Taupo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Motel, Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mountain View Motel, Taupo?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Mountain View Motel, Taupo located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Mountain View Motel, Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 217 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.walking distance to family restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property managers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Taupo centre and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super beautiful view from the motel, very friendly staff and super clean. Short walk to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Amenities
An older style motel but very comfortable, especially the bed! Would stay again as very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and proximity to town for walking over to get some dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but well maintained, friendly staff and very close to the main part of Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and just a short walk to restaurants along the lakefront. Receptionist was very helpful with booking taxis.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While dated, this was a very clean and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was quiet and on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the service. It was great and the beds were very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just loved it lady was so welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were able to accommodate all the family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Pleasant stop over accommodation

Clean and tidy unit, bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel Galvez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great quiet clean place! 3 minutes walk to the lake and to retail areas!

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great to have a shower with hot water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heating could have been better, but otherwise not too bad for 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

cherir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy which is all i needed. A little hick up but was sorted very quickly Stunning view's and was toasty warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Mountain View Motel. It is in a great location. It is quiet, the staff are helpful, and it is in walking distance to lovely restaurants (Highly recommend The Steak House) The bed is comfortable and a warm shower. We would happily recommend to ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as they stayed open as I was delayed travelling down from Auckland
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Nice basic motor lodge. Friendly staff

Perfectly fine motel. Nothing fancy, but handy to town. Due to a last minute booking I ended up with a large apartment style room with multiple bedrooms that would be more than suitable for a budget conscious family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No sink for plates / utensil cleaning no cooktop facilities for cooking, meals utensils needed for barbque which was new clean and tidy unit , beds were comfortable. has pool table avaiable to use close to town , good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and so organised very impressed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023