We spent ages looking for accommodation in Taupo - location being pretty important as we wanted to wander into town for a meal without the hassle of driving. You need to be careful with a lot of nice-looking accommodation in Taupo as some are quite a way out of town. The Suncourt met our needs really well - it was around a 5 min walk to the nearest bars & restaurants.

We were a little nervous driving up to the Suncourt as there's a 70's style concrete block of units sitting out the front - it didn't look very inviting. The receptionist was smiling and friendly and we wandered over to our room with trepidation. The room was actually pretty good - a standard queen bed, desk, TV, little kitchenette (with little fridge/freezer and kettle), wardrobe (with ironing board etc), and a surprising large bathroom (with complimentary toiletries). A ranch slider opened up from the main room out onto the front lawn and the lake was just over the road (see the photo).

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