Clearwater Motor Lodge | Hotel in Taupo, New Zealand

| 8.5 (882 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Waipahihi Hotel | Clearwater Motor Lodge

Hotel with Fireplace, Guest Services and Air Conditioner

Overlooking Lake Taupo, Clearwater Motor Lodge features direct beach access, a hot spring plunge pool and barbecue facilities. It offers self-contained accommodations with a hot tub and a private balcony or patio with lake or mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking. All apartments have a full kitchen with hot plates, microwave and a refrigerator. Each apartment has a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Some accommodations have air conditioning. Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo is 5 minutes’ drive from Taupo Airport, and 10 minutes’ drive from Tauhara Golf Course. Huka Falls are a 15-minute drive away.

Clearwater Motor Lodge is located in Taupo.

This 10 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, View, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 882 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Taupo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 10 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this Casai place in Taupo. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Clearwater Motor Lodge in Taupo is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Clearwater Motor Lodge”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
View
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Activities
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Hot spring bath
  • Cycling
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Private beach area
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tour desk
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Plunge pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
There is going to be an extra 2% charge for all payments done via credit card.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.21
Location:
9.23
Staff:
8.81
Facilities:
8.56
Comfort:
8.84
Cleanliness:
8.89
Joanna
Aug 29, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The unit was clean and spacious. Great location with easy access to the lake front. Pool was a great temperature!
Summary: Perfect for families, everything you needed in a great location!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio - First Floor
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 36 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Studio - First Floor

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Towels, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Spa tub

Media & Technology

DVD player, iPod dock, Telephone, Video, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Tile/Marble floor, Carpeted, Trash cans, Electric blankets, Ironing facilities, Iron, Air conditioning, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Stovetop, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

View

Lake view, Mountain view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Adapter

Layout

Window
Studio - Beach Front
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 36 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Studio - Beach Front

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

DVD player, iPod dock, Telephone, Video, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Tile/Marble floor, Carpeted, Trash cans, Electric blankets, Ironing facilities, Iron, Air conditioning, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Stovetop, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Alarm clock

View

Lake view, Mountain view, Landmark view, View, Sea view

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Adapter

Layout

Window
Family Apartment with Partial Beach View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 47 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Towels, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Spa tub

Media & Technology

DVD player, iPod dock, Telephone, Video, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Tile/Marble floor, Carpeted, Trash cans, Electric blankets, Ironing facilities, Iron, Air conditioning, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Stovetop, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, High chair, Dining table, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Outdoors

Terrace, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

View

Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view, Inner courtyard view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Adapter, Fold-up bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Layout

Window
Studio with Lake View
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 39 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Studio with Lake View

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Towels, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Spa tub

Media & Technology

DVD player, iPod dock, Telephone, Video, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Tile/Marble floor, Carpeted, Trash cans, Electric blankets, Ironing facilities, Iron, Air conditioning, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Stovetop, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

View

Lake view, Mountain view, Landmark view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Fold-up bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Layout

Window
Family Room with Lake View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 47 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Lake View

Food & Drink

Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels, Conditioner, Shower cap, Toilet, Spa tub

Media & Technology

DVD player, iPod dock, Telephone, Video, Radio, Cable channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Electric blankets, Ironing facilities, Iron, Air conditioning, Heating, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Stovetop, Cleaning products, Coffee machine, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk, Dining area

View

Lake view, Mountain view, Landmark view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Fold-up bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

FAQ's

Is this Clearwater Motor Lodge pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-in time for Clearwater Motor Lodge starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Clearwater Motor Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Clearwater Motor Lodge has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Best-rates for the Clearwater Motor Lodge starts from $388 per night with includes Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Pool, Security/Safety, Breakfast, Hot Tub, Internet, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Air Conditioner, Parking, View, Private Beach, Ocean View, Oceanfront with all other facilities. Casai.nz matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Clearwater Motor Lodge a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Clearwater Motor Lodge wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Clearwater Motor Lodge has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Clearwater Motor Lodge indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Clearwater Motor Lodge are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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