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Great Lake Motel Taupo

Central Plateau - Taupo · New Zealand

56 Lake Terrace 3350 Taupo New ZealandView location

9.2/10Excellent218 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Great Lake Motel Taupo

With a stay at Great Lake Motel Taupo in Taupo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs. This motel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Huka Falls and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at Great Lake Motel Taupo in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 8 minutes by foot from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Guests must provide health documentation Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 14 Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
    • Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 credit cards and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 20 for adults, and NZD 10 to 15 for children
    • Laundry fee: NZD 8
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Lake Taupō 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Waikato River 1 km / 0.6 mi
Spa Thermal Park 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
A.C. Baths 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Golf Club Taupō 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Taupō Hot Springs 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Three Mile Bay 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station 4.9 km / 3 mi
Four Mile Bay 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Huka Falls 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
The Landing Lake Taupō 6.2 km / 3.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • motel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    Great Lake Motel Taupo

    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.QN

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Great Lake Motel Taupo

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • STUDIO TWO BEDSSTUDIO • TWO BEDSSTU.2B

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    Great Lake Motel Taupo

    STUDIO TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    Great Lake Motel Taupo

    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Great Lake Motel Taupo

9.2
Excellent
218 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Ross
Been around for ages
Getting a little tired, still in ok condition and good sleep quality achieved.

Still a dependable place with a handy location close to facilities in the shopping precinct
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
graham
great lake motel is my number one motel for stays in taupo,very close to town very clean and nice people who run it will be back again ticks all my boxes.graham.auckland
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Malcolm
👍
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Jason
Handy location which is easy to get to.

Swift no none-sense check in which was appreciated after a long drive.

Room was clean and had everything you needed. Motel was ideally located for restaurants and shops.

Only comment would be that the wifi signal could be improved. Even with none of our devices connected we still struggled to watch apps on the tv.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Arnel
Nice place and clean. Very good location. Highly recommended.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2026
Kevin
Staff were very helpful.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Bronwyn
Great location across the road from the lake and close to restaurants. Our room was very comfortable with everything we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
TONY
Close to the restaurants and bars and straight across is the lake room was ok
Self
4/10
Poor
17 Apr 2026
shane
On arrival staff were not friendly at all
Not even a hello just passed the eftpos machine and then the key.
For the price we payed no coffee in the room and upon visiting the office no one came out to see what we wanted
Very poor customer service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Miriam
The room was just what we needed. We were able to cook dinner. The bed was comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Alexa
Very clean. Great location. Large room.
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Brodie
Great location right in town but quiet. Tired basic hotel, could use some attention to detail but priced accordingly.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Mar 2026
Pam
At 8pm The tv stopped working in the living room the one in the bedroom wasn’t working , lighting in the bedroom was inadequate for reading
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Dick
Good large room and bathroom. Very clean and close to restaurants, but still quiet.
Would stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Arie
Tops
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
Graeme
Clean room, great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Pat
All good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Ron
Yes,the room was very clean and the staff were great, Thanks.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2026
Sik To
efficient
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2025
Sharyn
Location across the road from Lake Taupo. Room very comfy with well stocked kitchette and spa.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Mary
Lovely convenient apartment, very clean, wonderful big bathroom and shower. Complimentary bottle of milk much appreciated, Thank you. Would definitely rather again.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Michael
Location
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2025
Isaac
Close to the water was good
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2025
Neil
Nice and clean, helpful staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Ie
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Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
Leanne
Great location. Friendly staff. Nice sized room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Lucy
Down for the McCartney football tournament. Location was convenient to all the shops and dinning options. Clean and tidy with well serviced amenities.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Monique
Great location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Mary
Very good place to stay in Taupo. Clean, tidy, everything worked. It was well above our expectations for the cost. Very close to the centre and just across the road from the lake. I will definitely stay there again when next in Taupo.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Neil
Clean, friendly and conveniently located.
Breakfast is no longer offered, but is still displayed on the website.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
jackie
Even though it was close to town it was nice and relaxing and pretty quiet. Rooms were clean and set out nicely.
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2025
Chor Yeong
Spa bath, and Lakefront
6/10
Pleasant
23 Mar 2025
Paul
Room nimber 1 right by laundry so noisey apart from that ok
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2025
Josephine
Margaret was very nice. We are able to checked in earlier than 2pm.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Ken
All good
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Joyce

Overnight in Taupo

Spacious convenient friendly
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2025
PAUL
1st class property overlooking lake Taupo,minutes away from various dining options, places to visit within easy reach
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Kathleen
central to everything
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
Karel
Great service at front desk, great room! Well done guys!
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2025
Dawn
Overall we were happy with our one night's accommodation. Good location, being close to all major amenities, and found unit very clean. Could maybe do with some improved sound insulation, as snoring was quite audible from the neighboring room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Christopher
Right on the Lake and within walking distance to dining options
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2025
Janet

A very comfortable stay! Friendly staff.

Spacious 1- bedroom with all kitchen amenities one can expect. Clean, new roomie bathroom. Very close to town and across the street from the lake (swimming area a few blocks away.) I would absolutely stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Roxana
True to the description. Welcoming staff. Room was clean and had what we needed. Not luxuries as it is a Motel, but pratical. We were comfortable and slept weel the two days we spent there. Location is super convenient, next to restaurants and shops, and accross the lake.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2024
John
Nice and central to everything We have stayed here before. Bed was a bit soft for us and the couch was quite uncomfortable to lie on. Apart from that it was pretty good.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Santosh
We recently stayed at the Great Lake Motel Taupo for three nights with our family, and it was a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the lake and close to great cafes, restaurants, and shops.

The room was spotless, spacious, and well-equipped with everything we needed, including a comfortable bed, modern amenities, and a functional kitchenette. It was the perfect setup for our family.

The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests and offering great local recommendations. Parking was convenient, and the overall atmosphere of the motel was warm and welcoming.

We loved our stay and would highly recommend the Great Lake Motel Taupo to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Taupo. We’ll definitely be back!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Yvonne
Good location, clean and friendly staff
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2024
Verified traveler
Great location for town, restaurants and lake. Friendly and helpful hosts. Rooms clean and tidy. Easy parking.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2024
Verified traveler
Friendly staff. Beautiful location.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Aya
Excellent location. Room is clean and spacious. Will go back.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Kon
Sort laundry out
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Mark
The lication cannot be beat across from lake just off the restaurant strip. Spacious rooms I lost my necklace. They found. Gave back. Stored luggage a few hours
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
richard
closeness to town plus in the lake front
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2024
Sherrilyn
Nice and clean tidy property. Thought it was abit strange that they have sky but only numerous sky sports channels. Not everybody enjoys sport watching. You might say we are on holiday why are we watching tv?? Its because the weather was atrocious. Otherwise friendly, clean, super close to town and enjoyed our stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Tania
Very impressed with how clean the room was. I have not seen a room that clean in a very long time in motels. Extra pillows and extra warm blankets were great. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2024
Julie
The room was really cold to start with but heated up eventually. We appreciated the electric blanket. Good kitchen facilities with glassware, crockery etc
Room was large and was centrally located
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Lyn
Walking distance to town and beautiful walks along the lake front.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Shirley
Such a beautiful warm greeting from the lovely hostess -
Clean modern apartment comfortable beds with electric blankets extra mink warm blankets for use -
Beautiful location will stay again when visiting Taupō
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Roni
Good safe and family friendly area for a stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Richard
Nice place
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2024
Yvette
Close walk to town. Lovely view from property
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Sharon
Great location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Sally
A very comfortable stay, we really enjoyed the location and the room was very nice.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Sanjeev
great stay would totally recommend to friends and family and the convenience of it all
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Bruce
Nice and clean
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
graham
One of the best motels I have stayed in great staff ,great shower and bed very close to the shops ticks all my boxes will book again many thanks g.frost
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
Helen
Loved our time there.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Paige
Staff were super helpful and accommodating to us for a late arrival and coordinating a surprise for a family member. Thank you!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2024
Susan
We chose it as we were arriving late afternoon and just wanted to walk into town for a meal. The motel suited our needs for just one night.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2024
Mark and Gina
Location was awesome. Close to lake and shops
Unit was immaculately presented and great to be able to park right outside our unit.
Friendly host. Would stay again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Lynette

Value and prime location

Well appointed unit, super comfy, great location, easy walk to restaurants and shopping and lake directly across the street.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
Margaret
5 minutes walk to restaurants and shops. Parking right outside the room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
B

Great stay

Very pleased with our stay. Parking good. Clean and very pleasant. Close to town. Staff excellent
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2024
Raj
The location of the property is great. The front desk staff are not transparent. Some basic things like water bottles were not available even if you wanted to pay for it..
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2023
Frits
This is the closest motel to Taupo CBD, easy walking, less than 5 mins. Motel rooms are extremely clean and also roomy. Will stay again!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Mar 2023
Amelia
Stayed one night at Great Lake motel. At check in the receptionist insisted we had not paid for the room yet. So we paid. Upon investigation I had paid previously. Now we had paid twice. I approached reception later she told me she would sort it out with her manager. 3 emails later with receipts attached, a phone call, no response or resolution. Extremely poor customer service and communication. The motels in a great location. This was just a very disappointing experience we had.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2023
Nicola
Great place, close to restaurants, shops and the lake. Everything we needed for a quick stop over.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2023
Jane
We loved this motel because it was so close to the cafes, shops and restaurants and the beautiful lake. It was also really roomy and quiet. The staff were really friendly too.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2022
Shayne
Very convenient location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2022
Lili
Really spacious, clean, comfy bed and great bathroom.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2022
richard
So close to town and the lake front. No need for a car
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2022
Ben
Great place to stay in Taupo. Central right in town. Highly recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Tony
Good property easy to locate. Ample parking. All well maintained
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2022
Denham N Rachel
It was very cozy
Business Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2022
Anthony Francis III
Very nice property. Near restaurants and shops. Lin, the hotel manager was very kind and accomodating.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2022
David
Close to Town Centre. Very clean & tidy. Great layout & parking. Excellent place to stay in Taupo.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
B

Great location

I loved the location. Very close to town. The host was very helpful. Very enjoyable
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2022
annmarie
stumbled across this motel. A last minute decision. The motel couldnt be in a better location. You are able to walk everywhere from here. Whilst, right in the centre it was a very quiet motel. The rooms were spacious and extremely clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2022
Elisabeth
Friendly host. Convenient location and very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2022
Willis
Friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2022
Andrew
Location to town centre. Lovely staff
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2022
Peter
Great location, well presented
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2022
Kaye
Very easy walk to main part of town, restaurants, shops, etc. Would definitely stay there again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2022
Nigel
Walls are very thin, could hear the guy next door snoring his head off. Other than that this property is great, good proximity to the CBD.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2022
Colin
Over night stop on the way to Auckland, fitted our requirements. Good to be walking distance from restaurants and a nice stroll along the lake
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2022
Tessa
Its nice and central to food and the lake
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2022
Donna-Marie
Accommodation is clean, modern, excellent location, hosts friendly.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2022
Janet
The unit was clean and tidy.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2021
Isabelle
Over the road from the lake, and so close to everything. But the wonderful friendly welcome really sealed the deal.
We will be back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Great location. Fabulous room and spotless
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Service
Leisure

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Great Lake Motel Taupo
56 Lake Terrace 3350 Taupo New Zealand, Taupo, New Zealand

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