Booked to stay here from internet. Be wary looks better on internet than in real life! Booked a family room for 5. Only had room for 4! Was very small with tiny narrow staircase upstairs you wouldnt get a suitcase up there. Was cold and uninviting. Only had 3 dining room chairs so couldnt all sit at table and only... more

We stayed in a lovely unit at the front overlooking the Lake Taupo. Nice tables and chairs on the grass with the afternoon sun .Beautiful sunset over the lake in the evening.We enjoyed a glass of wine or 2 and a bbq each night.They have a nice heated pool .Great spot to enjoy a walk along the paved walkway to... more

We had been travelling all day and felt it was time to stop for a rest to recharge our batteries so decided, from the outside appearance, the Chelmswood Motel Taupo would suit us very nicely. How right we were, we asked for a room at the front of the property so we could take advantage of the smart wooden sun... more

The Chelmswood is our fave motel in Taupo. For the price the facilities are great!!! Outdoor heated pool(year round), self fill huge spa pools, sauna, lake views, huge grass area , boat parking space, etc!!!! Weve stayed here many times over the last 17 years and always reccommend it to family and friends! The kids love it there! more