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Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Lake Taupo
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels
Spa
Spa
TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Courtyard

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
7.6 out of 10, Good, (689)
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
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About the area

Map
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo, TAUPO

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Karaka Tree Motel

Motel near Lake Taupo
Karaka Tree Motel provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, laundry services and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Karaka Tree Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Karaka Motel
Karaka Tree Motel Motel
Karaka Tree Motel
Karaka Tree Motel Taupo
Karaka Tree Taupo
Karaka Tree Hotel Taupo
Karaka Tree Motel Taupo
Karaka Tree Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Karaka Tree Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karaka Tree Motel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karaka Tree Motel on 3 Jan 2025 start from AU$138.02, 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 Karaka Tree Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karaka Tree Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Karaka Tree Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Karaka Tree Motel located?

Located in Waipahihi, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupo. Taupo Hot Springs and Three Mile Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 381 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harjeet Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room smelt very musty, it was run down, the kitchen sink tap was almost coming off at the base, the teatowel and cloth was dirty, all the cutley, dishes and cooking gear was filty, repairs in the showeroom were unfinished, curtains in the second room were coming off ...fire alarm was beeping all night, TV would not go.....no milk etc etc the manager was a lovely man who had only been there 2 months. he was the only good thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing positive about this hotel - except it’s cheap. Such a shame as it was good once. Just been let go….
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a decent property to stay for its price. Just a bit run down with broken door handle and leaky room stain otherwise good. Staff are friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service by the staff. Called me before i arrived and had my room and parking sorted ready for my arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake across the road, easy access to town, mineral pool to soak in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was great, soap dispenser should be checked and does need a bit of TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mineral pool is great but you can't get into the shower if you are on crutches and the whole place is a bit threadbear
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ferry was delayed so wasnt going to make it back to Taupo in time to check in by 8pm. Rang reception to let them know and they had our room ready with the heater on for us when we got there at 9.30pm. We were really impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean motel with helpful, friendly staff. Room was quite dated though and the heating/ventilation could do with upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very basic facilities. But we love the deep mineral spa pool..so always stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
tM dtay
Contactless check-in and out felt impersonal and distant...but I guess that was the purpose. KTM is getting dated and tired, but nice to have a soak.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Bobby, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No stove., toilets old ,shower doors not working properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
An old favourite
A budget motel that has become a bit aged, but still good value for money. We really enjoy the private mineral pool. It is located handily to the lake and to the township.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check-in was fab. Down to Earth and excellent customer service. Nice mineral pools. Rooms better then reviews. Downfall is housekeeping only provide a clean towels. Don’t take the rubbish etc, don’t service the rooms just pop a towel on the bed. Motel kitty is a absolute cutie and a bonus though :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mijo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Good value Very good. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was in poor condition needing a ceiling paint and wall touch up. The bench had the top falling off and lights needed replacing. The TV would only work on 1 channel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Taupo and like I have nothing more to say
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Almost impossible to get the shower at right temperture [room 14] NEEDS repacement mixer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel in the past and have always found it clean, tidying and inviting. Sadly, this wasn’t the case this time. The bed had strands of hair through it, the linen was quite worn and the general look of the room was quite tired. I hope it gets a splash of refresh before Summer kicks in. It’s in a prime spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019