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Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

2819 State Highway 1, Turangi 3382 New Zealand
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Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park is the only holiday park right on the shores of Lake Taupo. A perfect base to experience all that the Taupo/Turangi region has to offer in summer or winter. Only 20 mins drive from Taupo township and 45 mins drive from Whakapapa ski fields and Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Come and experience our little piece of paradise!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Beach
Boating
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
BBQ facilities
Outdoor furniture
Internet
Game room
Hiking
Water sport equipment rentals
Fishing
Table tennis
Board games / puzzles
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Picnic area
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Walk-in shower
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
2.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Great View
Languages Spoken
English

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2819 State Highway 1, Turangi 3382 New Zealand
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Getting there
Taupo Airport
Auckland Intl Airport
144.4 mi
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greenjc90 wrote a review 11 Mar
Portsmouth, United Kingdom5 contributions
Stopped over for one night and had a lakeside pitch. Beautiful picnic location and swim spot. Close to traffic but easy to ignore! Drove into Taupo for dinner, where there is a good choice of restaurants.
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Thank you so much greenjc90 for choosing to stay at Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park and for sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful lakeside pitch, picnic location, and swim spot during your brief visit. We understand that the proximity to traffic is a consideration, but we're pleased it didn't significantly impact your experience. Exploring Taupo for dinner sounds like a great way to complement your stay. We appreciate your positive comments, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. If you have any suggestions or preferences for your next visit, please feel free to let us know. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
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Ronald D wrote a review 3 Mar
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From the moment we booked our stay, I made it clear to the staff that we intended to have lunch on-site before driving back home to Tauranga, especially since the website indicated a check-out time of 11:00 AM. Upon discussing this concern, the staff assured us that it was permissible, even offering to extend our stay until the afternoon since we were located by the lakefront and the 11:00 AM check-out time only applied to permanent cabins. However, due to rain around 11:00 AM, we decided to utilize the kitchen facilities to reheat some food for the kids and baby in our group, ensuring they wouldn't go hungry on our trip home. Just as we were almost finished cooking, the staff informed us that we needed to vacate the premises within 15 minutes. They cited their cleaning schedule and the need for standard procedures, despite our willingness to clean up after ourselves. Unfortunately, our request for an extension was not accommodated.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience you faced during your stay. We understand that your intention to utilise the kitchen facilities for lunch was discussed with our staff, and it seems there was a miscommunication about the check-out time extension. We regret any confusion caused, and we take your feedback seriously. We will address this matter with our team to ensure better communication in the future. We appreciate your understanding and would like to make it right. If there's anything we can do to rectify the situation or if you have further comments, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless experience.
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tiariwhare17 wrote a review Feb 2024
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My partner and I really loved it. We camped there and enjoyed ourselves. There were appliances we were able to use in the kitchen that were great and there was a fridge freezer which was great for our shopping. Overall great experience and definitely will be back
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at our holiday park. We're delighted to hear that you and your partner loved your camping stay and enjoyed the facilities, including the kitchen appliances and the convenience of the fridge freezer. It's wonderful to know that you had a great experience, and we're looking forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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monilhands wrote a review Feb 2024
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Lovely view - excellent services, absolute bliss waking up and opening tent and seeing lake… just wasn’t expecting the state highway to be so impactful on sleep, Friday night was worst, but Saturday was much better. We also purchased ear plugs
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the lovely view and found the services excellent. Waking up to the sight of the lake sounds like a blissful experience. We understand that the proximity to the state highway impacted your sleep, especially on Friday night. We appreciate your understanding and the proactive measure of purchasing earplugs. While we strive to provide a peaceful environment, the noise from the highway can sometimes be challenging. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll explore ways to further minimize any disturbance. As an additional note, we offer complimentary earplugs for guests who may be sensitive to noise at the reception. This is our way of ensuring a restful stay for all our guests. If you have any additional insights or suggestions, please feel free to share them. We want to ensure that every aspect of your stay aligns with your expectations, and your feedback helps us improve. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future. If you do, please let us know if there's anything specific we can do to make your experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park.
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Ellen W wrote a review Feb 2024
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We loved our stay! Would be a dream to have a permanent spot here. Excellent location with excellent facilities. Everything you need when camping and in a beautiful location. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park and that you found the location and facilities excellent. We appreciate your positive comments, and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. If you ever have any specific suggestions or requests for your future visits, feel free to let us know. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us achieve that. Once again, thank you for choosing Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
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sharnaehc8 wrote a review Feb 2024
Whanganui, New Zealand1 contribution
I would highly recommend Top 10 Holiday Parks Motutere Bay for future customers looking for a great camping experience! Friendly service, clean amenities, and amazing views- YOU CAN’T GO WRONG! Although right next to a main highway, sleep quality was still good!
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Responded 7 Feb 2024
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation and positive feedback about your experience at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the friendly service, clean amenities, and amazing views during your stay. It's great to know that despite being close to the main highway, you still had a good sleep quality. We appreciate your understanding of the location and are pleased that it did not significantly impact your overall satisfaction. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable camping experience, and we're thrilled to hear that we met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.
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Pete wrote a review Jan 2024
Paraparaumu, New Zealand57 contributions2 helpful votes
Final day here at Motutere Bay Top10 Holiday Park 😪. Its been an amazing week, absolutely loved it. Only left camp once. Lot's of kayaking, swimming and sunbathing 🙃😍. This place is absolutely awesome. Staff have been fantastic, always happy to see you. They work hard to provide excellent customer service and keep the Park and facilities clean, tidy and operational. The facilities are perfect, great showers, toilet block, kitchen, laundry and BBQ area. Absolutely love the lake front sites. Definitely my first choice. Even on a bad weather day, it's still a great outlook. As mentioned before, the atmosphere (vibe & hum) of the place has been excellent and so different to July with lots more family groups and tourists filling the place. Been really nice watching family groups spending quality time together, enjoying camping, water sports and fishing. So many life time memories made. Ngā mihi nui for having me this week, I have had a lovely relaxing week. Looking forward to returning again to enjoy your awesome place, Ka kite anō au i a koutou. Highly recommend Motutere Bay Top10 Holiday Park as a place to stay, ā dat, week, month or forever 🌞😊👍.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 30 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park! It sounds like you had an amazing week filled with kayaking, swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. I'm delighted to hear that you found the staff friendly and dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Your recommendation and positive comments about the facilities, lakefront sites, and the overall atmosphere are valuable insights for others considering a stay at Motutere Bay. It's wonderful to hear that you observed families creating lasting memories and enjoying quality time together. If you ever have more experiences to share or if there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to let me know. Wishing you many more enjoyable stays at Motutere Bay in the future! Ka kite anō! 🌞😊👍
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tgsneddon wrote a review Jan 2024
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Just had our 3rd family holiday at Motutere... 11 kids aged 4 to 18yrs and 5 adults plus 1 who was able to squeeze in 2 nights. Awesome time It was swimming, kayaks and kites. We hope to be back next year to see how many can to the buoy challenge.
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Responded 30 Jan 2024
It's wonderful to hear that your family had an awesome time during your third holiday at Motutere Bay! Swimming, kayaking, kites, and the buoy challenge sound like fantastic activities for a family getaway. Creating such cherished memories with multiple generations is truly special. I hope your tradition of family holidays at Motutere Bay continues, and that each year brings new adventures and enjoyable moments. If you have any specific details to share or if there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to let me know. Wishing you and your family many more wonderful holidays at Motutere Bay!
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Richard P wrote a review Jan 2024
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Avoid this camp site Billed as being next to the tranquil waters of the lake- this isn’t an untruth. It is however sandwiched between the main road artery of New Zealand and the lake. Our site was 10metres from this road. Heavy traffic 24h a day. Logging trucks all night long so no sleep. This didn’t apply to us but if you had youngish children it would be an added nightmare since the fence to the road was poor- sheep fencing. No gate to cross the road to the main part of the campsite. Unlikely, but, no Armco to protect the site - so if a vehicle came of the road……
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Responded 24 Jan 2024
Your experience seems to have been less than perfect, which in our books isn't good enough. Rest assured we will thoroughly look into any complaints or suggestions you have written. Thank you for your review.
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mclaya2024 wrote a review Jan 2024
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Fantastic stay at Motutere Bay which was enhanced by the Motutere Park staff and caretaker Julie who provide great guidance about Motutere park and additional aspects like booking for 2025 and local area which helped us understand the nuances of Motutere Park and enhanced our stay at a extremely busy period
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Responded 24 Jan 2024
It's wonderful to hear that you had a fantastic stay at Motutere Bay and that the guidance from the park staff, especially Park Manager Julia, enhanced your experience. It's clear that their assistance with information about the park, future bookings, and local insights contributed to making your stay more enjoyable, especially during a busy period. If you have any more details to share or if there's anything else I can assist you with, feel free to let me know. Wishing you many more memorable stays at Motutere Bay in the future!
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£48 - £66 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTurangi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
What are some of the property amenities at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Which room amenities are available at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are any cleaning services offered at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Does Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.
Is Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.