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58 Lake Terrace, Taupo 3330 New Zealand See on map
AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Air Conditioning
Beachfront
Pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Airport Transportation
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All reviews snow capped mountains across the road would stay again studio unit lake view great location stayed nights free wifi motel kitchen
Ginny556
Auckland, New Zealand
Reviewed 12 August 2017 This motel is close to town but thats the only thing going for it. I found it was overpriced for what it is. The room was so small. The toilet bowl was black on bottom We found the whole place could do with a bit...More
Date of stay: August 2017
Hi,
Maybe you were in our classic studio nos.7.
Sorry about that. It is our smallest room.
Just had renovations for this room organized today too.
If you do book again, call me and we can organize a better room.
Kind regards
Gerard & Moe
ngahuia n
Hamilton, New Zealand
Reviewed 4 May 2017 Absolute Lakeview does not guarantee you a lake view. It is directly across the road from the lake but not all rooms have a view of the lake. This is a quiet motel, very central. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance. There is...More
Date of stay: April 2017
Thanks Ngahuia for your review. Being new owners here we are working on this motel in getting it better and it's getting there. We hope you visit again.
Kind regards
Gerard & Moe
Reviewed 17 April 2017 via mobile A nice little motel run by a lovely couple, situated right on lake Taupo. Basic clean rooms, and very closely situated to the city centre. Our room had a stunning view of the lake and snow capped mountains. Also has a laundrette, pool, spa and...More
Date of stay: April 2017
Reviewed 31 March 2017 via mobile This hotel advertised as being on the.lake.front yes they were but our room was tucked under a balcony with a view of a staircase and people were partying until 4am so frustrating not being able.to.sleep. The room.was old and dated and would.not.stay here again.
Date of stay: March 2017
3 Thank chrissyanddave1955
Reviewed 9 March 2017 via mobile We were in a quandary after booking at a horrific place a few km away. Absolute was something we found via driving by, and the only place with a sauna, heated pool and hot water spa --- and free wifi. Pleasantly surprised to find a...More
Date of stay: March 2017
Thanks for your kind review-awesome to read.
As new owners here we are working on upgrading this place. We do love the location and keeping this motel clean and friendly is high on our list of priority.
Since being new we have tried to change...More
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Description
We are a family that operates a 23 room motel in the centre of the North Island New Zealand in Taupo city-we can accommodate a variety of travellers. Our location is superb: across from the lake and next to …More town; our rooms clean and comfortable, our service excellent and we offer free wifi, swimming pool, spa and sauna. Less
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Hotel Style
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Hotel Style
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
Price range
US$85 - US$141 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
Absolute Lake View Hotel Taupo
Location
New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Taupo District > Taupo
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Hotel Style
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
Price range
US$85 - US$141 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
Absolute Lake View Hotel Taupo
Location
New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Taupo District > Taupo
"Free wifi was advertised but impossible to get."
"If you want a room with a view of the lake, ask specifically for one."
"there are not many rooms with a lake view so best you check in advance if you wish to have one of these"
"There is free all day parking in the car park out back near Burger King if needed."
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