From $149 / night
Studio
Sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed · 28 m²
- Kitchenette
- EV charge
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
A tidy, well-lit base for couples exploring Taupō. Heat-pump air-con, full kitchenette and a smart TV with Netflix ready to go.
Check availability
Rooms & Rates
22 spotless units. One honest nightly rate. Book direct and keep $5 in your pocket.
Studios through two-bedroom family units, every one with a full kitchenette, a 50-inch smart TV, free 300 Mbps fibre Wi-Fi and free EV charging on site. Established 1998, still family-run, still Qualmark 4-Star Plus, and rated 4.8 stars across 1,940+ verified guest reviews.
- From $149 / night
- Best Direct Rate Promise — beat any OTA by $5
- Same-day confirmation before 8pm NZST
- 1,940+ verified reviews · 4.8 / 5
Travellers' Choice
2022 · 2023 · 2024
2022 · 2023 · 2024
Six categories · 22 units
Pick the unit that fits your road-trip
Every unit sleeps, cooks and cleans the same way — spotless, family-checked, kitchen-equipped and ready when you are. Click any unit to see live availability and the direct-booking rate.
From $149 / night
From $169 / night
Twin / Double Studio
Sleeps 3 · 1 queen + 1 single · 32 m²
- Kitchenette
- EV charge
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
A flexible layout that suits a parent travelling with a teen, two friends sharing, or anyone who just likes a spare bed on a road-trip.
Check availability
From $189 / night
One-Bedroom Unit
Sleeps 4 · 1 queen + sofa bed · 42 m²
- Kitchenette
- EV charge
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
A separate bedroom and a living room — the right shape for two couples sharing, or a couple who wants the lounge for a slow morning coffee.
Check availability
From $199 / night
Family Studio
Sleeps 4 · 1 queen + bunks · 38 m²
- Kitchenette
- EV charge
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
Our most-booked layout for a Taupō weekend with the kids — bunk beds, a real kitchenette and enough floor space to put the scooters down.
Check availability
From $229 / night
Two-Bedroom Family Unit
Sleeps 6 · 1 queen + 2 singles + sofa bed · 56 m²
- Kitchenette
- EV charge
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
Our biggest layout, and the one returning families ask for by name. Two separate bedrooms, a real dining table and a kitchenette that handles a proper evening meal.
Check availability
From $159 / night
Accessible Studio
Sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed · 32 m²
- Kitchenette
- EV charge
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
Designed with mobility in mind — lowered bench, walk-in wet-room shower, grab rails and wide circulation. Step-free access from the carpark.
Check availabilityRates vary by season — every figure shown is the published from-rate for the lowest season. The Best Direct Rate Promise applies to every booking made on this site.
Best Direct Rate Promise
Book direct — pay less, get more
We don't run a spa, a pool or a lobby bar — and we don't need to charge you for one. When you skip the third-party site and book direct, you save the commission, keep $5 per night extra in your wallet, and unlock a few extras no OTA offers.
Booked direct on this site
Best Direct Rate
From $149 / night
- Best Direct Rate Promise — we beat any OTA price by $5/night, every night
- Free ultrafast 300 Mbps fibre Wi-Fi, speed-tested monthly
- Free EV charging (Type-2 and Tesla) for the duration of your stay
- Real kitchenette with oven, hob and fridge-freezer in every unit
- Late check-out by request — no fee, subject to availability
- Same-day confirmation before 8pm NZST — 99.4% of direct bookings
- One direct line to the family who runs the motel — no call-centre
Booked through a third-party site
OTA Rate
Typically $174 / night
- Higher nightly rate — the OTA keeps a 15–22% commission
- Wi-Fi often sold as an add-on ($8–$12/night)
- EV charging sold separately or not offered
- Kitchenette inclusions depend on the rate you book — sometimes restricted
- Late check-out rarely honoured on OTA bookings
- Confirmation can take 24–48 hours through the OTA queue
- Changes and cancellations route through a third-party helpdesk
Save up to $35 per night on a five-night stay — that's a family dinner on the lakefront, paid for by booking direct.
$5
per night lower than any OTA, guaranteed
99.4%
of direct bookings confirmed same-day, before 8pm NZST
27 yrs
family-owned since 1998 — second generation now at the desk
From the guest book
What guests say about the rooms
Real, verified reviews from couples, families and long-stay guests who stayed in different unit types. Drawn from our 1,940+ verified reviews across Google, Booking.com and TripAdvisor.
"The studio was spotless, the bed genuinely comfortable, and the kitchenette had a real oven — we cooked three nights in a row and saved a small fortune. Quiet at night, warm in the morning. We'll be back."
"Booked the family studio with the kids for a long weekend — bunks were a hit, the kitchenette was clean enough I'd actually use it, and the EV charger out front meant we woke up to a full battery every morning."
"We booked direct after a chat on the phone and saved $5 a night against the OTA price we'd been quoted. Same room, same breakfast voucher, half the stress. The Patel family made us feel like we'd come home."
"Stayed three weeks while working in Taupō. The two-bedroom unit was huge, the Wi-Fi actually hit 300 Mbps, and the team quietly sorted anything I asked for — including a desk fan on day two."
4.8 / 5
Average rating across 1,940+ verified reviews
7.3×
Average number of return visits per returning guest over the last decade
3 yrs
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award — 2022, 2023 and 2024
Before you book
The five questions we get most often
If yours isn't here, the team is one quick call or email away — and you'll get a real answer, not a chatbot.
-
Is there a minimum stay?
No minimum stay in the off-peak season. Over long weekends and peak summer weeks we ask for a two-night minimum — that's noted clearly in the booking widget before you commit, and never charged at the OTA rate.
-
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am. Late check-out is available by request and is free of charge whenever the unit isn't booked that night — just ask the desk the morning of.
-
What's actually in the kitchenette?
Every unit has a full kitchenette with a ceramic hob, a real oven, a fridge-freezer, a microwave, a kettle, cookware and crockery for the maximum occupancy. Families typically save around $80 a day on dining by cooking in.
-
How does the free EV charging work?
We have two Type-2 chargers and one Tesla connector on site, added in 2023. They're free for guests for the duration of your stay — just register your plate at the desk on arrival and plug in overnight.
-
Are children and infants welcome? Any extra cost?
Children of all ages are welcome. A portable cot is available free of charge on request and a high chair can be set up in your unit before you arrive. Children under three stay free when using existing bedding.
Tonight's rate, locked in
Ready to book? You'll pay less than any third-party site — guaranteed.
From $149/night in the low season, with the Best Direct Rate Promise applied to every booking. Same-day confirmation before 8pm NZST for 99.4% of direct reservations, and one direct line to the family who runs the motel if anything needs sorting.
- Best Direct Rate Promise — $5/night below any OTA
- Free 300 Mbps fibre Wi-Fi and free EV charging
- Full kitchenette in every unit, family-run since 1998
Check Availability & Book Direct
Four Seasons Motel NZ · 127 Thermal Explorer Highway, Taupō 3330, New Zealand