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      The Cottage Mews Motel Taupo

      741 Reviews
      #3 of 68 Hotels in Taupo
      311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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      4.5
      741 reviews
      • Excellent76%
      • Very good20%
      • Average2%
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      Free Wifi
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      Private Balcony
      Breakfast included
      3.0 Star Hotel
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      11 - 15 of 712 reviews

      Reviewed 17 November 2017
      A relaxing place to stay

      We spent several nights here and found it very relaxing. We really liked the walking path along the lake that was readily accessible from the hotel. It was the first time we encountered a multi-level hotel room with bathroom and bed on the ground floor...More

      Thank DogsLovingWater
      Response from Sonja P, Manager at The Cottage Mews Motel TaupoResponded 18 November 2017

      Thank you for the review. We're pleased to hear that you had a relaxing time with us.

      Reviewed 16 November 2017
      What a stay!

      Fantastic motel , the character is wonderful,the rooms are very clean,the space and the facilities are all excellent. Could not fault it. The position on the lake is handy to everything you could want. We had a wonderful 2 nights here and highly recommend it....More

      Thank patchworkbuddy
      Response from Sonja P, Owner at The Cottage Mews Motel TaupoResponded 18 November 2017

      Wow, thanks for the lovely review. When we see you next year some more stuff will be done..i hope.. Have an awesome Christmas

      Reviewed 7 November 2017
      A wonderful find

      On a trip around New Zealand, both North and South Islands, we have been booking accommodation several days ahead and have stayed in some lovely places so far, but Cottage Mews has far surpassed the others. The location is great, right on the edge of...More

      Thank Debbie F
      Response from Michael P, Owner at The Cottage Mews Motel TaupoResponded 8 November 2017

      Thank you for your report, Debbie. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us.

      Reviewed 31 October 2017 via mobile
      Fantastic

      We really loved this accommodation. Beautifully furnished cottage style units with private spa baths right on Lake Taupo. Our hosts Sonja and Michael were wonderful, so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed it so much we stayed an extra night. Highly recommended

      Thank Marilyn869
      Response from Michael P, Owner at The Cottage Mews Motel TaupoResponded 8 November 2017

      Thank you for the recommendation, Marilyn. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us.

      Reviewed 4 October 2017
      Very homely stay

      Stayed here for 2 nights recently and the room was cosy and had everything we needed. The layout of the room was unexpected and made for a quirky style, but again as we had everything we needed it was just one of those things that...More

      Thank whanau123
      Response from Michael P, Owner at The Cottage Mews Motel TaupoResponded 8 November 2017

      Thank you for the review. We do try to offer a comfortable, more traditional, stay in the cottages.

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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Free Parking
      • Laundry Service
      • Self-Serve Laundry
      • Room amenities
      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator in room
      • Things to do
      • Hot Tub
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      • Price range
      • US$99 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #1 Best Value Hotel in Taupo
      • #2 Romantic Hotel in Taupo
      • #2 On the Beach Hotel in Taupo
      • #3 Family Hotel in Taupo
      • #11 Business Hotel in Taupo
      • Room types
      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 11
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      • Waikato Region >
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