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Gables Lakefront Motel

2.5 star property

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Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | View from room
Exterior
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | Living area | 50-inch TV with satellite channels
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
130 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom Family Apartment | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Family Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Three Bedroom Family Apartment | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Family Apartment

  • 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 | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Gables Lakefront Motel

Beach motel with hot tub
Guests of this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub or a picnic area.
Gables Lakefront Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include Access to hot tub.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gables Lakefront Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 1 hot tub.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 11 minutes on foot from Lake Taupo and a 3-minute drive from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
As a guest of Gables Lakefront Motel, you'll find a hot tub, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Taupo motel.

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub

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

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 cable/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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Gables Lakefront Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 427 reviews

9.6/10

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

Rhiannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable unit. The reception staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Akshay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very clean. Comfortable bed and spacious room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On arriving the room was adjacent to the communal pool. This pool was being repaired with an epoxy resin, the fumes from the repair products were wafting into our room, making it uninhabitable, (pool repair person was wearing full masks with breathing apparatus). Staff were kind enough to relocate us to a different room, the only issue was it was a single room with a pull out sofa. When I queried the difference in price between the 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom apartment, I was told there was no difference, even though the website said otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Was disappointed with our room booked as we believed it to include a spa pool as advertised. Did not have it. Was given option to change rooms but upon sighting the pool decided NO, but thanks. Our accommodation was tired and in need of a re do. Over priced for what it was. Not like the photos advertised. Would not stay there again.
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