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Karaka Tree Motel
3.5 star property

Comfortable motel near Lake Taupo

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Karaka Tree Motel

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
TV
Hair dryer, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of Karaka Tree Motel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo, TAUPO
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo Marina and Boat Ramp5 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)6 min drive
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Room options

Studio Mineral Spa

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite with King Bed Spa

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite Spa

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Suite Mineral Spa

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Two Bedroom Suite Spa

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Taupo

Karaka Tree Motel is located in Waipahihi, a neighborhood in Taupo. Taupo Hot Springs and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park. The Landing Lake Taupo and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 17 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive
  • A.C. Baths - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's - 4 min drive
  • Master of India - 4 min drive
  • Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 16 min walk
  • Plateau - 4 min drive

About this property

Karaka Tree Motel

Motel located in Waipahihi
Karaka Tree Motel provides a spa tub and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Karaka Tree Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

Karaka Tree Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 374 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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