The charming and peaceful Colonial Lodge Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in the heart of the North Island. Guests can enjoy relaxing strolls alongside the scenic shores of Lake Taupo. All accommodations features a spa bath. You can take a short walk into the center of Taupo for shopping, gallery visits or a tasty meal. All accommodations features cooking facilities and high-tech amenities such as a 49-inch flat screen smart TV.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Taupo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Taupo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Huixuan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. The room is clean. The owner is very friendly.
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful stay at a perfect lodging. Anthony is terrific!
  • Yougang
    Singapore Singapore
    Friendly host, beautiful place, excellent location

Area info

Amenities of Colonial Lodge Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa tub
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Colonial Lodge Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Colonial Lodge Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express or Diners Club credit cards.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with all other credit cards.

Please note that local (NZ) debit and EFTPOS cards do not attract a fee.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Colonial Lodge Motel

  • Colonial Lodge Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Beach

  • Colonial Lodge Motel is 1.1 miles from the center of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Colonial Lodge Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Colonial Lodge Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Colonial Lodge Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Colonial Lodge Motel on this page.

  • Room options at Colonial Lodge Motel include:

    • Apartment
    • Studio
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at Colonial Lodge Motel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Colonial Lodge Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.