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Gables Lakefront Motel

2.5 star property
Delightful beach motel with Access to hot tub
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | View from room
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Two Bedroom Family Apartment

Two Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Three Bedroom Family Apartment

Three Bedroom Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds, 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub

Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
130 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Gables Lakefront Motel

Motel near Lake Taupo
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at Gables Lakefront Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, laundry services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Gables Lakefront Motel offer thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Gables Lakefront
Gables Lakefront Motel
Gables Lakefront Motel Taupo
Gables Lakefront Taupo
Gables Lakefront Motel Motel
Gables Lakefront Motel Taupo
Gables Lakefront Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Gables Lakefront Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gables Lakefront Motel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gables Lakefront Motel on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$235.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gables Lakefront Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gables Lakefront Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gables Lakefront Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gables Lakefront Motel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Taupo motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Taupo, Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Maori Carvings and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Gables Lakefront Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 413 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the butter cookie treats baked daily for guests. Rooms 7 & higher (Rooms 7 thru 11?) have nice unobstructed view of Lake Taupo & sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking. The manager was very nice, showed us our room and everything it offered - including homemade shortbread! The room had everything - including a lovely clean open but private thermal hot tub. There wasn't anything missing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very friendly and more than accomadating to our needs .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lowela jean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness to the the lake and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No light or sun in the back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..good sized rooms...clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the homemade cookies. Disliked the clogged drain in the bathroom and the super soft mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karanbir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel like a another home away from home. All facilities available in room and really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, loved the private hot tub. The host was very friendly and we especially liked the home baking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not to be trusted
Decent room, but very shady management. Stayed a night and wanted to extend for additional night. Asked 4 separate times for the price of the additional night and they continued to avoid answering only to say it will be a “little bit more,” claiming they had to raise prices for some event in town on a Thursday, even though practically every hotel had vacancy. Waited til 2PM to tell me the price was $74 more than the night before, over 40% increase, while they are not even close to being sold out. Shameful business sense, very deceitful. Will never come back and recommend you avoid this place as well. Also found a much cheaper price online for the same exact location on the same night for the same room type.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central spot for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time booking accommodation in the area as opposed to staying with friends. Easy, very friendly service. Expectations of the property and operation etc are straight forward and understandable. Property looks to have been renovated since original. In my opinion, sets a high standard for a motel accommodation. I booked the room with the spa and was very happy with my experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean and quiet. Great location across the road from the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely appartment in perfect location
Perfect location by the beach, short walk into town. Friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gables Motel met our expectations.Friendly/Helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very friendly staff but ring and booked direct from my experience as they will always be cheaper than expedia so we were told
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024