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Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers find serenity on local bike trails near Lake Taupo while enjoying practical comforts like dry cleaning services at this welcoming retreat

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Silver Fern Lodge offers a peaceful escape with its garden and library. Guests start their day with Modern European dishes at the Breakfast Room or relax on the scenic terrace. The multilingual staff helps visitors plan adventures while free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$67
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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City View Room

City View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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City View Quad Room

City View Quad Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Lake Facing Room

Lake Facing Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard room with shared bathroom

Standard room with shared bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Family Room With City View

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, Silver Fern Lodge is in the entertainment district and near the beach. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Hot Springs. Lake Taupō and Huka Falls are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery showing art and indigenous culture
    Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • rotorua lake
    Spa Thermal Park
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A.C. Baths
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Cafe Baku
    12 min walk
  • Replete Food Company
    8 min walk
  • Japan Deli
    10 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupō
Located close to Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and A.C. Baths, Silver Fern Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and bike tour information
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and bike parking
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Silver Fern Lodge include perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Blackout curtains, restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 3.15 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Fern Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Fern Lodge?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Fern Lodge on 10 Mar 2026 start from AU$67, 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 Silver Fern Lodge?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Silver Fern Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Fern Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Silver Fern Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 35 per person applies.

Where is Silver Fern Lodge located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 866 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

qaswara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good kitchen facility. In main city so just walking dostance to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Romana

Liked: Cleanliness
Average condition but great balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tash

Staff were good and kind. Could do with some touch ups here, there, repaint in hallways and carpet cleaned. Shower pressure was great. Overall ok for a overnight stay and price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were well-maintained, and the staff provided excellent service, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely helpful and friendly information giving at front desk checkin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Madiha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our recent stay was highly satisfactory, with the check-in staff demonstrating exceptional courtesy and facilitating an upgrade to our accommodations. We will certainly recommend your establishment to our network of friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room with glimpse of Lake from the balcony. Honestly great value for money .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, Smelt good once we walked in. It had no faulty electrical switches. Amazing staff, really considerate although the shower head was a tiny bit broken and on full blast would spray out the side and hit the floor it was no issue to just simply turn down the pressure. All in all an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple but clean and large room even with view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irené

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a cheap budget hotel and excellent value. Very nice staff exceedingly helpful I understand they’re in the realms of upgrading the property and you can see areas where it is indeed upgraded. A little more attention to cleaning would be a good idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central place to see what I wanted to. Close to shop's and food outlets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money!! Bedding super comfortable and large. Great space and room much larger than anticipated. Shower... that pressure! Amazing! Super good pressure. Great heat. Cannot fault
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable overnight stay, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So easy to check in and out and the room was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good spot close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went to taupo for my trip. Stay in silver fern lodge. It gives a very good experience also quite environment. No disturbance and a good with a cheap option room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nikala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay for a overnight stop, very friendly service, room was a little tired but still comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After booking originally and getting a not welcoming email with untrustworthy policies ive never seen b4 in near 1000 hotels, the boss of vr hotels kindly rang me and asked me to keep the booking and stay. This showed corporate management want a higher standard from their staff. So i stayed and it was a good fize room with balcony fir lake views. Only issue was toilet rolls had not been replaced so very little was on 1 roll with nothon other and no replacement rolls in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marivic

Walking distance to shops and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its not flash but its warm clean and close to the town / lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place us clean and quiet. Very affordable and spacious for a family. Just need to improve the flush button at the toilet. Everything else is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in good condition, however the heat pump didn't work, and one of the other visitors was playing a stereo with infuriating deep base late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025