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Absolute Lakeview Motel

3.0 star property
Lakefront motel with free airport shuttle and fitness centre

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Deluxe Spa Studio | View from room
Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | Private kitchenette
Indoor spa tub
Family Studio
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Lake View Studio | Bathroom

Lake View Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio (Compact)

Studio (Compact)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Spa Studio

Deluxe Spa Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Suite

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Spa Studio

Spa Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frequently asked questions

Does Absolute Lakeview Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Absolute Lakeview Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Absolute Lakeview Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Absolute Lakeview Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Absolute Lakeview Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request.

Where is Absolute Lakeview Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo, Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 15 minutes.

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Absolute Lakeview Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 219 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Yvonne, welllington

Liked: Room comfort
Good location but
Very old motel but was clean. Stayed over Christmas for 3 night room was not cleaned only towels replaced during that time this was not explained at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

julie, minnesota

Nice basic motel
Nice basic motel close to shopping area and across the road from lake taupo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

barb

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty and room in disrepair
Pleased tp leave noisy, very tiny room won't stay there again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

vanessa, VF

Very friendly and accommodating owner.
Booked the wrong unit online. Booked the 2bedrooms unit which can only comfortably sleep 5 but we have 6people. Ended up, we talked to the reception and they gladly changed our room to a unit that can sleep 6. 2queen beds and 2twin beds. Motel was very near town and amenities. So it's just walking distance and very convenient to food and shops.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good motel
Good location with easy access and parking , staff are very good and friendly. I would stay here again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The owner was very welcoming and then helpful when I need directions to food.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Had a great time and owner was a great guy. Hope to be back next year.thanks
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Sonja, New South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel near Lake Taupo
The bathroom and WC facilities were poor with doors that didn't close and the general bathroom layout and standard of modern expectations were below an expected minimum standard for a Hotel that claims to have family facilities. Room wasn't properly serviced and no toilet paper are just some of the issues regarding this Hotel. Despite being given wifi access, the wifi failed to work for the whole stay. The swimming pool had defective perimeter drainage and the floor was flooded. Overall the family room requires and urgent upgrade to at least meet modern family requirements.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Simon

Great but no hot water!
Great hotel, great staff, comfy beds but no hot water in the shower in the morning, staff indifferent and said the hotel was full so sometimes the hot water runs cold. Shame as the rest of the stay was great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Fantastic Motel
This is a fantastic motel, beds were so comfortable and the rooms spacious enough for a family. The host was very friendly and helpful, he took time to make sure that everything went smoothly with our stay. Will definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Outdated, overpriced
The room was very old, the bed was sagging, it wasn't clean, the bathroom mirror was on the wall opposite the sink. For the price it was not a value, and what delay we only had to stay one night as we were traveling in the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Blair, Manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing.
Really disappointed in this place. Stayed for one night, room smelled of fish or something (could have been the air cond), went out to town and the smell was worse when we arrived back even though we left all the windows open. The soap dispenser was empty, the heated pool was freezing. Overall experience was poor. This place really needs some work done because it's in a great location!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lisa, Wellington

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at Absolute
This was our 2nd stay - last time it was great. This time - there were no soaps or bathroom products. The soap wall container was empty! The only cleaning product was the 50 times watered down dishwashing liquid. It only just qualified as dishwashing liquid as it was so diluted. We felt this hotel might be having financial issues as we paid rack rate (no discount) and got a bed. We had to buy soap - we have never had to buy soap - especially at $200 per night. Please, please, please..... don't penalise the cyclists who stay during Round Taupo time because you have a captive audience. At least fill the soap dispenser.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vinnie, Wellington

Nice hotel close to everything!!!
This hotel was in the perfect spot. Across the road from the lake, shops 1 block away and the owner was fantastic!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

toshiko

便利でアットホームなホテル
オーナーご夫妻、ご主人は以前長く日本に住まわれて日本語が流暢、日本人の奥様はとても親切で旅の疲れが癒されました。立地条件も良く便利でした。是非オススメします。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was so horrible I did not stay.
Room was so horrible I did not stay................................................................
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Malcolm, Auckland, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Laundry facilities weren't good. Bathroom needs renovation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Absolutely not Lakefront, but handy to town
Absolute Lakefront does not actually mean that. We were disappointed with our allocated room but the manager gave us another room which was better. Not all room have cooking facilities so it's hit and miss. The electric blankets didn't work and as it was the middle of winter it was very cold. The microwave didn't work well either. The manager was responsive and courteous.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ian, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Liked: Room comfort
Convenient, very close to Town
Very friendly and helpful owner/staff. However studio unit had no wardrobe to hang up anything, picture was propped up not hung on wall, heated pool was quite cool. This venue is work in progress which in time will improve even more.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness is not their focus
Hugely disappointed and would not go back. No latches on the windows so the wind blew through, double electric blanket on the bed but no socket to plug into on one side, shower had mould, toilet roll holder rusted, dining chair broken and stained, but worst was the stains on the bedding!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not so great
'Heated' indoor pool was freezing. Bedroom wall had had water damage and it had just been fixed but a damp smell lingered. $290 was too much for this accomodation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tyler, auckland

5th stay was very nice, friendly staff and located in a nice quiet area. room was very tidy and comfortable
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah, Te Aroha

The motel was really good the hosts were lovely and very welcoming. Nice and close to the main town and to the lake.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Steve, kerikeri northland

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay at absolute lake view motel
taupo great desination motel outdated would not use again