Clearwater Motor Lodge

Location: 229 Lake Terrace , Taupo, nz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Free bus station shuttle
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

  1 King Bed

  419-sq-foot room, balcony with partial lake views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 35-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and espresso maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Free newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan

  Accessibility - Portable bathtub seat

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Portable bathtub seat

• Studio/Family Beach Level

  1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  506-sq-foot room, balcony with beach and courtyard views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

  Relax - Private hot tub

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 35-inch flat-screen TV, premium channels, and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and espresso maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Free newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Espresso maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Private spa tub
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

• Studio - First Floor

  This studio features a hot tub and a private balcony with lovely views of Lake Taupo and the mountains. It also has a full kitchen and a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV with a DVD player. This room has no capacity for additional guests.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

• Studio - Beach Front

  This air-conditioned studio features a hot tub and a private patio located on the edge of Lake Taupo. It also has a full kitchen and a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. This room has no capacity for additional guests.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

• Family Apartment with Partial Beach View

  This air-conditioned apartment has limited views from a private patio with lake access. It also has a full kitchen and a separate living room with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

• Studio with Lake View

  The hot tub and spa bath are the standout features of this studio. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned studio is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Window

• Family Room with Lake View

  This family room features a hot tub and a spa bath. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious family room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm

Guest Reviews

• Mark (10/5): - Everything was perfect for our 3 night stay. Superb location on the lake, facilities excellent - everything provided that we needed - apart from egg cups(!). A really well set up little unit (we actually stayed in two of them as we extended our stay by one night, and moved apartments for the last night. No great hassle and lovely that they could accommodate us. Great location, close to everything, by car - supermarket and the town itself. Nothing!!
• Jesse (8/5): -
• Sheena (10/5): - Amazing view, very warm Parking was tight
• DANYANG (10/5): -
• Dimitra (7/5): -
• Corey (9/5): I’d definitely stay again when passing through - Clean, tidy, very easy to navigate ?
• William (2/5): -
• Tamara (9/5): Great accommodation and location for lakeside views and close to town and other attractions. - The Clearwater Motor Lodge was set right on the lake with private access to the lake front. The room was clean, comfortable, spacious and had a kitchenette. We had a little balcony with side views of the lake. My mum enjoyed the spa bath but there is also a seperate shower. Perfect for families as there was a separate room with two single beds and a king bed in the other room. The property was close to town and nearby attractions, making it a great location for a short or longer stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming. There wasn’t much not to like about this property. If I had to say one thing, the carpark when full was quite tight to get the car parked.
• Tonia (9/5): If you want lake-edge accommodation, this is the place to stay! - We were in a room on the lake's edge - it was a wonderful view!
• Wayne (9/5): very enjoyable - Great location on the first floor unit. Arrived to watch a stunning sunset over the lake.
• de Leeuwe (10/5): - Great location right at the water front. Taupo in general is beautiful, not as touristy as Rotorua, and convenient for all sorts of day trips. We stayed here four nights, but could easily have stayed longer. Nice room with comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen. Great view over the water!
• Akash (10/5): - The indoor hot tub Nothing
• Kylie (10/5): - Great location. Nice tidy room. My husband and I had only 3 nights booked but extended our stay for another 4 nights. Exceptional views and so easy to get around and see all the attractions. Definitely recommend.
• Peter (8/5): - Great location and lovely outside space The plumbing was very noisy
• Metcalfes (8/5): - Plenty of space for 2 people. Loved the spa next to the bed. Bed was very comfortable and pillows were nice and firm. Loved being on the water front and not too far from town. I guess I expected the bed to be made and more coffee sachets when the room was serviced. Only topped up with more toilet paper.
• Zimmerman (7/5): -
• Tracey (10/5): Beautiful view - The room was amazing I loved the spa and the view
• Hannah (8/5): Well stocked unit with a comfy bed - Great set up, lovely unit with good facilities. A nice little outside area, staff were friendly and helpful. A little overpriced compared to other nearby motels, especially considering how far out of town it is. It was generally quiet but the nighttime noise from spa baths in other units was a bit irritating.
• Trent (10/5): -
• Belinda (9/5): - Great location, comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff.
• Teena (10/5): Weekend get away - Nice warm apartment. Great pressure in the shower. N/A
• Peter (9/5): -
• may (9/5): - Jacuzzi op de kamer was de Max Mooie lokatie met zicht op het water Wandelafstand naar Taupo
• Justin (8/5): -
• sarah (7/5): -
• Richard (10/5): -
• Colten (9/5): -
• Lynette (10/5): - The location We had quite alot of ants
• Glenda (8/5): - Location lakeside Mineral spring pool Decor was a bit dated and old Excessive noise when toilets were flushed or taps turned on in other rooms Washing machines and dryers were NOT free
• Isabelle (10/5): - We loved it! Just in front of the lake 😃
• Bob P (8/5): Ideal location just out of Town with great views over Lake - Brilliant location just out of Town with great view over the lake Toilet very low. Water backed up in shower base appeared drain maybe blocked
• Shannon (8/5): - Great location! Swimming on your front doorstep and we walked everywhere
• Ruth (7/5): - Die Lage direkt am See war sehr gut. Die das Zimmer war sehr geräumig, wir hatten einen Whirlpool im Zimmer und eine separate Toilette. Der Service war sehr freundlich Leider ist die Einrichtung etwas in die Jahre gekommen und es ist recht hellhörig.
• Arvin (8/5): - Amazing view and great location, staff were friendly. Walls perhaps a little thin, we could hear the next door neighbors arguing well into the night which ruined our sleep.
• Lindel (10/5): -
• Aaron (9/5): -
• Zhang (8/5): Lovely and comfortable stay, great view. - Lovely location, great view
• Petley Smith (10/5): Perfect relaxing stop to break the drive from Auckland to Wellington - The view is amazing, clean and comfortable- friendly staff, would definitely stay again and enjoy a stroll along the lake.
• Stephen (7/5): -
• Greg (9/5): -
• Harrison (10/5): -
• Kimberley (10/5): - Large room with comfy bed and great outlook over the water. Unfortunately the weather was a bit gloomy for our stay but it would have been beautiful on a sunny day. Loved watching the little ducks trot on by. .
• Margaret (5/5): It was ok.. Overheated as it was in the thermal area and floor was hot!! - Didn’t have brrakfast I booked an upstairs unit with a view. Got a downstairs one and no view ..the owner really didn’t care..Paid $330 for it night and when I said I had an extra friend so 3 in total she charged me another $40.. Miserly and unhelpful! Won’t be going back
• Anna (8/5): Lovely! - Location, view and expresso machine, good layout - clean with a comfortable bed. Quiet. A bit hot inside - after a sunny day but there was an air-conditioner/heat pump available.
• Anna (10/5): Prime location and great unit with amazing view! - Prime location and great unit with amazing view!
• Victoria (10/5): Easy, clean big rooms in a great location! Staff were amazing relaxed and friendly - Comfy and clean
• Eyserth (8/5): The state of the place puts a little damper on - In walking distance to town It is sad to see the state of it, it had better days. We have been coming to this place for a very long time
• Zara (7/5): - Quiet, clean and spacious. Can see the lake from our balcony. Parking space was lacking. Okay if you drive a hatchback.
• Hendriksen (9/5): - Seaview
• Mickey (10/5): Perfect! We will come back - Staff was exceptional! And the room was very clean. If you book here, pls book the room with the Bubblebath! That was amazing. Easy parking too, and the room has a perfect view over the lake. Very wholesome experience. everything was perfect!
• Shelley (10/5): -
• Kathleen (10/5): Absolute lakefront. - Perfect location right on the waterfront with wonderful views over the lake. Convenient kitchen. Large ,comfortable bed. Popular walk/biking track in front of unit. Parking was tight with a large vehicle if the motel was full.
• Ken (10/5): Amazing - The View Nil
• Megan (9/5): - Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was fantastic and had everything we needed. We loved the little hot spring pool too. Nothing. Everything was great.
• Victor (8/5): - The views were amazing The bed and pillows were too soft
• FRANCES (10/5): A memorable stay because of the view, cleanliness and perfect location to watch my son participate in the Ironman event. - The most perfect location for the Ironman - breathtaking views just wonderful. Nothing
• Angela (9/5): -
• Timothy (8/5): A comfortable stay in a good location. - The location was phenomenal, literally metres from the lakes edge. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Ten minute walk to town centre. The in room spas need refurbishing as they are old and weird. The thermal pool was functional and hot but also needs some maintenance and felt dirty. Neither were as appealing as they sounded in the description.
• Julie-Ann (10/5): -
• shane (5/5): -
• Miroslav (8/5): -
• Dan (9/5): -
• Geoff (9/5): - Right on the waterfront.
• Lesley (10/5): Lakeside views of Taupo and its wildlife - Location exceptional with all but in the lake views and easy access to the lake walkways and the walk into town. Excellent sized studio well fitted with kitchen etc.
• Eric Roger (10/5): -
• Sharon Cassar Laudi (8/5): - Location
• thomas (9/5): Tolle Lage mit Seeblick - Super Lage, direkt am See ! Zimmer gut ausgestattet, Personal sehr freundlich War alles ok
• Keith (8/5): -
• Della-Maree (9/5): - It was beautiful location room was clean and welcoming Location
• michelle (10/5): A light filled spacious room with exceptional views of lake Taupo. - The view was exceptional. The room size was generous. Cleanliness was good. Facilities were good with ample space for the bed, small table and chairs, 2 single lounge chairs. Layout of the shower, vanity basin and separate WC worked really well. Plus - and a big plus for me were the adjustable wall mounted reading lights which were a joy (rarely is there ever enough light to read by in a motel bedroom!) Really, the whole experience was great and I would like to visit again. The vanity basin and WC and floor tiling were tired looking and a bit dated (decor wise) but this was minor as the layout of the space was excellent, having a separate shower and a WC with its own door and a vanity basin and mirror between these two which made it super easy to access all three zones easily, even while sharing with another person.
• Luciana (1/5): The place was poorly maintained, unpleasant and completely overpriced. - Nothing The room was smelly and damp. It felt dirty. The air filter in the bathroom was filthy, full of dirt and probably had not been cleaned in years. The shower was either too hot or too cold. There were lots of ants in the toilet and bathroom . The Aircon worked a little but didn’t cool the room down enough, so we couldn’t sleep. The laundry area was also dirty. We had reserved the room for three nights and the payment for the full three nights was deducted from my credit card prior to our arrival. We only stayed the first night.The hotel refused to give any type of refund for the other two nights.
• Cathy (8/5): - Location and View of the Lake Taupo N/A
• Ben (10/5): unbeatable Lake view with comfortable room facility. - Quite location with stunning lake front view. comfortable bed. nothing
• josh (10/5): Fantastic - Everything Nothing
• Dale (9/5): Amazing - Fantastic location on the lake with spectacular views
• Aaron (8/5): -
• James (10/5): Great locations with excellent views - Exceptional location and excellent room with great views Nothing
• Miria (8/5): relaxed - Great location Car parking very tight
• Kahui (8/5): Overall the location allows for enjoyable early evening walks - The location was awesome right by the lake. The room had everything I needed & wanted. The carparks are too small which made parking difficult. Also the swimming pool is actually a hot plunge pool - that should be stated on the facilities list.
• Grady (10/5): Had a lovely relaxing time after a spending the weekend tramping. - View, spa, location, very tidy, clean, friendly staff, good facilities, Parking lot was tight! though nothing to be done about that
• Kelly (10/5): Wonderful stay, lovely staff and super clean unit. - Super clean and close to the lake
• natasha (5/5): Wouldn’t do it if you like sleeping. - View is beautiful Noisy as pipes every time anyone in the building turned a tap on, flushed or bathed, made it difficult to sleep. Ants in the bathroom.
• Neil (8/5): -
• joanna (9/5): Relaxing holiday, very comfortable beds, amazing spa bath, stunning mountain amd lake views - Location is amazing, stunning views and the Spa bath made our stay special. We will book again in the future for another mini break. Thank you so much.
• Kerr (8/5): -
• harold (10/5): - Lovely property right on Lake Taupo!! Nice well equipped kitchen. Lean unit. A bit outdated but very clean.
• Jitendra (8/5): Overall it was a nice stay for taupo - It was all nice and OK for the expectation The swimming pool was not ready
• ginny (9/5): -
• Karen (10/5): Exceptional, really enjoyed the unit and environment. - Amazing view, clean and spacious, well maintained Plumbing noise in room
• Jay (10/5): -
• Tzu-Yun (10/5): -
• Miel (10/5): -
• Kevin (10/5): - The big spa bath. The TV only show free sky channels.
• Karen (7/5): Great stay - Location and walking to town for dinner Pipes, water everything someone turned on the tap, pool needs decorating
• Maia (10/5): -
• Angelina (8/5): Great stay, would visit again - Beautiful view of lake
• Mary (6/5): - Lovely staff. Lovely view. Had booked two rooms but due to a stuff up only had one to share for 3 adults. fold out bed provided was very uncomfortable.
• Rosemary (9/5): -
• Erina (10/5): Excellent -
• James (10/5): Excellent location,value for money,friendly host -

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