Cottage Mews Motel

Location: 311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, nz

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Tour desk
• Board games/puzzles
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• 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
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Mobile app for room service
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property

Rooms Available

• The Nook

  1 Queen Bed

  258-sq-foot room, patio with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Highchair, iron/ironing board (on request), and children's books; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

• Lake End Apartment - Adults Only

  1 Queen Bed

  484-sq-foot room, patio with partial lake views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and living room

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Highchair, iron/ironing board (on request), and children's books; cribs (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

• Double Room

  This small cozy room is recommended for shorter stays. It offers a private garden courtyard and separate bathroom with toilet and shower. Microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Please note that there is no capacity for additional beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Family Cottage

  Split-level apartment with a 2-person whirlpool spa bath, small upstairs balcony and private garden courtyard.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Garden Studio

  This studio includes a kitchenette with a stovetop, a 2-person whirlpool spa bath, a separate bathroom, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a private garden courtyard.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Studio with Partial Lake View - Adults Only

  Split-level studio featuring a 2-person whirlpool spa bath and either a balcony or a private garden courtyard.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Linda (8/5): Clean and comfortable - Very clean and comfortable, friendly host
• Alison (8/5): ideal for overnight stay - it was homely cosy clean and comfortable well located and quiet. well provisioned . outdated
• Vy (9/5): -
• Kizza (7/5): -
• Kishor (7/5): -
• Craig (7/5): - Location Price for what I stayed in
• Chris Gunn (9/5): - Nice, comfortable, lots of space, proper kitchenette Room had broken heater but staff did provide a replacement
• Emily (7/5): - It had everything we needed. It was a bit dated.
• Gavin (9/5): Good for a stopover on the way to Auckland -
• Katipa (7/5): -
• Martin (10/5): great accommodation and value for money - Very clean and tidy. Great value for money Was all good
• Deborah (8/5): - Clean n comfortable All good
• Pauline (9/5): - Logement sur 2 étages avec terrasse au rez de chaussée et balcon à l'étage. Nous avons apprécié de tester le spa même s'il est peu profond et pas très pratique car loin de la douche (attention aussi à la mousse !). Les équipements sont bien : deux toilettes, un bureau, 2 télévisions, une cuisine bien équipée (plaques et four !), une petite table pour manger à l'intérieur et une autre sur la terrasse. On s'y est senti comme à la maison ! Buanderie partagée (lave-linge + lessive gratuit, sèche linge payant. Présence d'un barbecue à gaz partagé. Location de kayaks et vélos abordable pour se promener le long du lac. Le lac est juste à côté du logement, nous nous y sommes baignés malgré sa température un peu fraiche ! il est accessible à pieds et le chemin qui le longe est très sympa. Dommage que la vue bu balcon donne sur un parking et un immeuble. Les terrasses sont collées les unes aux autres ce qui fait que si on tombe sur des voisins bruyants, on ne peut pas en profiter.
• Sharon (10/5): -
• Neii (10/5): Top tier cute - Everything was amazing , from the start to the end , so clean , so fresh just so cute location was perfect & very easy to found checkin & checkout was a breeze. The spa bath was perfect the shower was amazing that water pressure omgosh perfect but over all the room was top tier. Thank you somuch , will definitely be booking again I didnt like that we didnt stay long enough 🥹
• Anne (10/5): -
• Manuela (7/5): Pet friendly stay in Taupo - Good location and friendly staff. AND our dog was allowed to stay.
• Margaret Todd (5/5): Needs a makeover - Location The place has become run down.
• Damion (8/5): - Close to the lake Need to clean the carpet
• Aroha (5/5): -
• Caleb (9/5): - Very friendly staff Nice room and location
• IAN (10/5): - Location, room design, welcome, facilities. Nothing.
• Liette (8/5): - L emplacement tout près du lac . Lits sont confortables. Bel espace. Le manque de propreté, ça manque un peu d amour .
• Petch (10/5): Nice an Cosy - Should be a spa pool not a spa bath The spa bath
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Arthur (8/5): Easy to find and access. - Easy access. Clean and tidy. Comfortable The shower was very strong and curtain blew in , didn’t contain the water.
• Anna (9/5): -
• Leigh (8/5): Good value & perfect with pets. - Quiet. Great staff. On lake shore. Little enclosed garden for our dogs to get outside. Heavy use of room fragrance / carpet fragrance.
• Christiane (8/5): -
• Daniel (9/5): Ubicacion Perfecta - Ubicación impecable y muy cómodo . A metros de un gran lugar para ver el atardecer
• Peter & Karen (10/5): Stay was very good. The rooms were so close together. I walked into the one next door which was funny at the time. - The Location to the lake was good He was just far too small
• Barbara (7/5): -
• Ngawai (5/5): Bit over priced for an average room. - This property is average even though we had an upgrade it wasn’t anything special. Over priced for the facilities. The staff were lovely though.
• Elizabeth (7/5): - Great location, right on the lake. Quiet and spacious room The furniture and the room itself could do with some updating.
• Madeline (10/5): -
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Alison (10/5): Short pathway to the Lake from the Motel was brilliant. We could walk each way on this lovely walk way. We walked round - Clean. Comfortable and Pet friendly. Location is excellent Nothing
• Darren (8/5): Comfortable and good local - Location was great. Very comfortable and clean. Bed comfortable. Would have been good if there was a privacy blind in the bathroom as it faces out to the carpark and the frosting isn't very effective.
• Denise (8/5): I would be happy to stay there again. - The room was clean and tidy and our courtyard was lovely to sit in. I few less SKY sport channels and more entertainment channels would be nice.
• Bernard (5/5): -
• Tracy (7/5): Great place to stay near the lake and Taupō centre, good shower, comfy bed and spa was a nice touch at the end of a big - Hotel close to the lake! There was a strange smell upstairs but didn’t go away with windows open!
• Carsten (7/5): - Wir hatten ein kleines Studio mit einem kleinen Innenhof mit zwei Stühlen und Tisch an einer Haupteinfallstraße nach Taupo. Den Straßenverkehr haben wir in unserem Studio nicht wahrgenommen. Kleine zweckmäßige Küchenzeile. Um in die Stadt zum Essen zu kommen, ist ein PKW empfehlenswert.
• August56 (9/5): - Comfortable clean unit. Well equipped and so close to the lake. It was really good to be able to bring our dog. Nothing.
• Rachelle (8/5): A Pleasant stay - Set back from the road, Quiet, comfortable bed. 100mtrs from the lake shore Nothing
• Keith (8/5): Cosy with easy access to Lake Taupo. - Location to the lake and town. Comfortable place with a cosy atmosphere. The admin staff were ordinary when they were actually available. 2 interactions for 2 negative outcomes. The cleaning staff however were so friendly and helpful.
• Hamish (8/5): Not bad - Spa bath elevated in window was nice however its deceivingly shallow. Was pleased to see a 2nd toilet upstairs for the bedroom as it wasnt listed in description. Loved the lake access. Had everything we needed and ample of space for us. How shallow the spa was.
• Michelle (9/5): - Quiet, despite being beside a busy road. Great shower Can't comment on the staff, as I never saw them. Spa bath was a little shallow, but still enjoyable.
• Peter Pun (8/5): Handy location, spacious. In-line with most Budget Motels, but we enjoyed our stay regardless. - We arrived at what appeared a quiet time and got parked easily. Was different the next day but parking space was adequate. We thought the apartment was spacious enough, but was very old fashioned and 'tired' in keeping with most motels we stayed at. Location suited us as we enjoy walking and used the walk as a way to increase and keep up our steps. You could hire a bike or a kayak at the property, but the range was small. Staff were helpful enough but a little distant. A bit of investment in the properties would help to upgrade the experience.
• Gary (9/5): -
• Hiroyuki (7/5): - バルコニーと庭が洒落ていた。 洗面所の栓が閉じており水が流れなかった。
• Yue (10/5): 下次还会来。 - 地点位置很好，老板娘很亲切 床睡得很舒服。
• Neville (9/5): Would stay again. Highly recommended - The cottage was will appointed. Very clean and tidy. Very close to the lake. The hot tub was a bonus after along drive
• Neeraj (10/5): Excellent value to money stay option in Tupao - Excellent location with access to lake, jacuzzi right inside the room, well thought out space with clean and useful amenities. Charming feel to the place with a small garden. Friendly staff. A couple of decent eating places in walking distance.
• Jeffrey (7/5): - Lisa - receptionist very nice and helpful. The outside corner. Room vary small and cramoed. Washbasin very narrow - difficult shaving and wadpshing face without splashing the floor. Room very small - called "nook" might as well be nook & cranny. In booking says about 250 squre feet. Did not measure - but does not seem to be as much. After request 2nd bpnight to take out arm chairs - was reasonable/acceptable
• Rachel (9/5): - Great location with walkway down to lakefront
• Monique (8/5): Perfect spot on the lake - Locaton right on the lake was perfect. A very short walk on a well maintained path leads you right to the lake edge where there is a little beach area to sit. The area is beautifully manicured. The individual private courtyard at the rear of the unit was also a special treat. Fully fenced and shaded, so very safe if you are travelling with pets. Not luxury accommodation but very comfortable, quiet and equiped with everything you need. Very sociable and amiable host and staff.
• Wendy (8/5): - Location, staff were friendly, it had everything I needed. Was clean and tidy. Could do with a deep clean. Spoke to the office about cleaning shower fan vent grill and a couple of other areas.
• Geoff (8/5): -
• Annette (8/5): -
• Annette (8/5): -
• Naomi (6/5): Enjoyed being able to sit by the lake. - Comfortable Sky movie channel
• Annette (8/5): -
• Briar (4/5): - Allowed dogs Reception was rude, staff were rude, laundry ran all night, loud people all morning
• Debbie (7/5): Beautiful Spot for Lake - Close to the lake.and cycle path. There was no personal touch. We had to yell at reception for someone to come and assist. Eg, room #N, but all we could see was numbers. It was the room in the corner called the Nook..
• Vivien (8/5): - Location spot on for us. Safe for our puppy.
• Raelene (7/5): Nice average need some renovating and cleaning in entrance and hall ways. pool not inviting. - Lake side property Noisy doors and squeaky need WD 40 lots of slamming entrance doors.
• Brenda (9/5): -
• Dominique (8/5): -
• Damien X (8/5): - Location - access to lakeside. Quirky and comfortable. I burnt my arm on the bedside lamp. They get very hot and are a fire hazard / dangerous. I have a burn mark on my arm.
• ann (8/5): - Staff were brilliant and went above and beyond helping us sort out my booking error.
• Bernard (8/5): - Emplacement
• Brownlie (7/5): - Great stay
• Maria (9/5): Great place - Location, charming rooms with everything you need. Nothing, it was great.
• Jonathan (10/5): Perfect accommodations in a perfect country. - This is a fantastic location. Great host and friendly staff. Short walk to beach front. Taupo is assume and Cottage Mews makes it stand out. A must stay if going.
• Leigh (10/5): -
• Vaughan (6/5): OK for this visit but would be looking elsewhere next time - Location and access to lakefront walkway Tired room. Clean and tidy but dated. Needs upgrading.
• Margrit (8/5): -
• Annette (8/5): -
• Jill (8/5): - Great location 1 minute from lake front. Quite neighbourhood. Lovely view from upstairs balcony Lot of things were dated and needed updating or painting.
• Brian (9/5): - Deligjtful mews motel with direct access to the lakeside path. Easy drive around the lakeside road to Taupo town centte. All in all, very well situated. Lovely welcome. Room was spacious, beatifully clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Would highly recommend this property.
• Sharon (10/5): - Location was great, quiet for sleeping and only 2 minute walk to the lake. The room was very sunny and clean.
• Jeanette (5/5): -
• Sean (9/5): By the lake - The spa was so nice. Comfy beds. Outside patio was lovely, sunny and warm. Easy access to everything. Good laundry facility Triathlon... bikes everywhere
• Alexander (9/5): Всем рекомендую! - Расположение супер! Персонал очень отзывчивый! Нет
• Kirsten H (10/5): excellent friendly customer service and great location - excellent friendly customer service, great location and well laid out
• Andrea (9/5): -
• Ellie (9/5): Comfortable stay. Good value for money - Great location right on the lake with its own access path The room was a little tired but comfortable and clean enough for the money
• pierre (9/5): Je recommande - Le personnel extra. Buanderie sur place. 1 minute de marche du bordwalk. Propre. Notre chambre était pleinement équipé pour cuisiner. Rien du tout.
• Ann (8/5): Excellent location. Comfortable. - Excellent location. Quiet. Comfortable beds. A little dated. Squeaky stairs. Quite a few dead bugs on Windowsill in bathroom.
• HELEN (8/5): -
• Kane (10/5): -
• John (6/5): - great location. easy check-in and-out. fridge-freezer not working & leaking on floor. blood stain on pillowcase.
• Matthew (5/5): Comfortable and good value for money - location was very good. Nice area to walk The motel is quite dated. Definitely needs an upgrade
• Terri (5/5): -
• Helen (8/5): -
• Yvonne (8/5): -
• jordan (7/5): -
• Sam2205 (9/5): -
• allan (10/5): Always stayed at this motel if we are to stay in Taupo. Always exceptional. -
• Kerri-Lee (9/5): Fabuloys! 1 night stay to break up a long journey & dog friendly. - Great that’s it’s dog friendly & can stay 1 night & close to the Lake too! Nothing

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