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Karaka Tree Motel Taupo

Karaka Tree Motel Taupo

4 Stars

216 Lake Terrace Taupo

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Cleanliness 4.0
Facilities 4.0
Service 4.0
Location 4.0
Pricing 4.0
Overall 4.0

"Superbly Relaxing" WITH A PRIVATE GEOTHERMAL MINERAL WATER HOT POOL IN EVERY ROOM!! You really do get it all at Karaka Tree - a Qualmark 4 star motel superbly presented and offering fantastic value for money, excellent customer service and spacious, comfortable rooms. We are directly across the road from Lake Taupo with FREE car parking & we are the ONLY motel in Taupo with geothermal hot mineral water hot pools in EVERY room. We have 9 spacious Spa Studios, 3 Twin Studios, which are both located upstairs, 11 One Bedroom Spa Suites and 1 Two Bedroom Spa Suite with disability access, which are located on the ground floor. One Bedroom Spa Suites offer a separate bedroom and lounge area, as well as a private courtyard area with your fabulous geothermal hot mineral water hot pool. Spa Studios have a separate room with a geothermal hot mineral hot pool inside. All rooms have an en-suite with a vanity & walk-in shower cubicle. Rooms are serviced daily and have kitchenettes, microwaves, tea/coffee, hairdryers, iron/ironing boards & clock radios. Wireless Broadband internet access is available. Cooked, continental or light breakfasts are delivered daily in-room on request. We have restaurants within easy walking distance and we are just a short drive into Taupo city centre with its unique shopping, restaurants and clubs. All rooms are non smoking. Stay with us and you will appreciate why people come back again and again. It really is a home away from home.

Check-in Time: 1:30 PM

Check-out Time: 10:00 AM

Getting there:
Karaka Tree Motel is in a very easy to find location, we are on State Highway 1, (left hand side) 2 doors south of the State Highway 5 (Napier turnoff).

Check-in Procedure:
Check-in is usually any time after 1.30pm. Credit card details are required at time of check in. Please let us know your estimated time of arrival. The Reception desk closes at 10pm.

Car parking:
We have ample off street car parking.

Child Policy:
Our relaxed feel is perfect for families. Children aged under 12 are free when using existing bedding, or $20 extra when a roll-away bed is required. All extra charges to be paid directly to the motel. Extra guests agreed by the motel are an extra $20 each per night. There is a $20 charge for a roll-away bed. Cots & highchairs are FREE and available on request. Sorry, we do not disability access facilities in our Spa Studios or One Bedroom Spa Suites. We have a "no pets allowed" policy.

Hotel Facilities

  • Banquet Facilities
  • Business Centre
  • Conference Facilities
  • Faxing Facilities
  • Internet Access - High Speed
  • Internet Access - Wireless
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Laundry Services
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Parking Facilities
  • Photocopying Facilities
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Spa / Wellness Centre
  • Tour Desk

Karaka Tree Motel Taupo Guest Reviews

4 out of 5

Only one night stayed but this place has everything the weary traveller needs, plus friendly staff. In general Taupo Motels are overpriced but with Karaka Tree you get the deep and expansive spa bath in the room as an extra for no extra price. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to use it but have on other occassions and they are the best, deep and relaxing. The rooms are big in comparison to most motels and there is a comfortable feel to them. I will definately stay there again


4.2 out of 5

A nice standard motel. clean, well maintained with friendly staff. Having the mineral hot pool as part of the room was a fantastic bonus.


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Room Type

SPA Studio Bonanza

Rates for 1-2 people when using existing bedding. Max occ is 2. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen-size bed. Any extra guests agreed by the motel are $20 per person per night. Thermal mineral hot pool in separate room. Microwave, kitchenette, fridge, toaster, etc. Sorry, Twin-share room not available on this deal.


Mineral SPA Studio

Rates for 1-2 people when using existing bedding. Max occ is 2. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen-size bed. Any extra guests agreed by the motel are $20 per person per night. Thermal mineral hot pool in separate room. Microwave, kitchenette, fridge, toaster, etc. Sorry, Twin-share room not available on this deal.


SPA TWIN Studio Bonanza

Rates for 1-3 people when using existing bedding. Max occ is 3. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen and 1 single beds. Any extra guests agreed by the motel are $20 per person per night. Thermal mineral hot pool in separate room. Microwave, kitchenette, fridge, toaster, etc.


Mineral SPA TWIN Studio

Rates for 1-3 people when using existing bedding. Max occ is 3. Bedding configuration is 1 Queen-size bed. Any extra guests agreed by the motel are $20 per person per night. Thermal mineral hot pool in separate room. Microwave, kitchenette, fridge, toaster, etc.


1 Bedroom SPA Bonanza

Rates for 1-4 people when using existing bedding. Max occ is 4. Extra Guests NZ$20 per person, per night. 1 Queen bed & 2 singles in separate room. Thermal Mineral hot pool in private courtyard. Microwave, fridge, electric fry pan, etc. We do not have a 1 Bedroom Disability Access Suite.


1 Bedroom King Spa Suite

1 King bed & 1 queen bed in separate room. Spa pool in private courtyard. Great for couples traveling together, or 2 singles who enjoy the luxury of a larger bed.


1 Bedroom King Spa 2 NT

1 King bed & 1 queen bed in separate room. Spa pool in private courtyard. Great for couples traveling together, or 2 singles who enjoy the luxury of a larger bed.


1 Bedroom SPA Suite

Rates for 1-4 people when using existing bedding. Max occ is 4. Extra guests NZ$20 per person, per night. 1 Queen bed & 2 Singles in a separate room. Extra person $20 per night. Thermal Mineral hot pool in private courtyard. Microwave, fridge, electric fry pan, etc. We do not have a 1 Bedroom disability access suite.


2 Bedroom SPA Suite

Stay in our Two Bedroom guest room with one king sized bed, one queen sized bed and two single sized beds. Plus your own private mineral spa pool and SKY SPORTS 1,2 and SKY Movies 1 and 10 freeview channels


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Overall Guest Rating

Overall4 out of 5
Cleanliness4 out of 5
Facilities4 out of 5
Service4 out of 5
Location4 out of 5
Pricing4 out of 5

Karaka Tree Motel Taupo Guest Reviews

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4 out of 5

Only one night stayed but this place has everything the weary traveller needs, plus friendly staff. In general Taupo Motels are overpriced but with Karaka Tree you get the deep and expansive spa bath in the room as an extra for no extra price. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to use it but have on other occassions and they are the best, deep and relaxing. The rooms are big in comparison to most motels and there is a comfortable feel to them. I will definately stay there again

Review by: David Feehan
Date stayed: 18-04-2011

4.2 out of 5

A nice standard motel. clean, well maintained with friendly staff. Having the mineral hot pool as part of the room was a fantastic bonus.

Review by: Ruth Wiltshire
Date stayed: 06-01-2011

3 out of 5

We were a bit disappointed because we couldn't see the lake and the facilities were quite basic. We thought a four star may have provided a little newer kitchen facilities. Everything just felt a little dirty. No duvet cover on bed, just sheet covering inner. No sky which disappointed the bloke. Great nights sleep however, motel was nice and quiet!

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 10-07-2010

3.4 out of 5

Old motel with average facilities, however clean and functional. Near major road so very noisy at night.

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 24-02-2010

3.6 out of 5

basic, but good for the price

Review by: bryan robb
Date stayed: 29-12-2009

5 out of 5

Stayed here before and will stay again - always a pleasant experience.

Review by: Lynn Freeman
Date stayed: 19-10-2009

4.2 out of 5

We had a great stay here and the staff went out of their way to suggest places to visit and were very friendly

Review by: Wayne Pettett
Date stayed: 21-09-2009

4 out of 5

Very clean & not too far from town. Friendly cleaning lady. The motel is very close to busy intersection so noisy from trucks. The chap who booked me in wasn't overly helpful or friendly. Noticed we could hear everything being said from room next door so not a lot of wall insulation. Price was goodthough & included mineral spa.

Review by: Will & Tracey Wilson
Date stayed: 16-08-2009

3.6 out of 5

Very handy locaton, unfortunately the other guests on the night we stayed were very noisy on there return to the motel and walls seem thin.

Review by: Colin Waite
Date stayed: 02-08-2009

4.4 out of 5

The room was very tidy and well presented. Our arrival was about 8.30pm and we were disappointed to find that after driving for a couple of hours that the spa bath was not able to be used after 9pm which I thought was quite early given that most people visiting a motel go out for dinner and would not be getting in till around 10ish. Staff were welcoming and informative.

Review by: mike laurie
Date stayed: 23-07-2009

5 out of 5

The managers are helpful friendly and a pleasure to stay with, the staff are the best. Would recommend to anyone and everyone the highlight of my visit

Review by: Fleur Beaumont
Date stayed: 08-06-2009

3.4 out of 5

maybe towels for the spa as well as the shower would help .

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 02-06-2009

4.6 out of 5

Bed was really uncomfortable and hard for us so not much sleep. All else was very good. Would recommend it as a very pleasant place to stay. Spacious room.

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 28-05-2009

3.4 out of 5

While a non-smoking motel the room stank of cigarette smoke. Sand bins outside the entrance , which has the only window beside it (apart from a window at the back of the motel) means smokers puff smoke into the units. No air con means no alternative but to leave the window open in summer. Cigarette ash hadn't been removed from directly outside the entrance. They need to remove those bins! Tea cups were also dirty. The price is steep for a faded motel. But the reception was very friendly and the motel quiet.

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 29-01-2009

3.6 out of 5

I suspect that we could have had better situated, newer accommodation nearer town for similar price but was not disappointed with this motel. The owners were extremely helpful with advice about local things to do.

Review by: Patricia Macbride
Date stayed: 24-01-2009

4.6 out of 5

Great location right accross from the Lake where there is a warm water spring. We enjoyed our stay very much and a very reasonable costs for the time of year. Thanks for the great stay!!

Review by: Shane Wilson
Date stayed: 06-01-2009

4.6 out of 5

Lovely place to stay, simple facilities but very clean and the spa...luscious. Hot hot water from a thermal spring and nice after a day of travelling.

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 23-09-2008

4.4 out of 5

Very nice location and helpful staff - great spa pools - not very adequate cooking facilities for self-catering and no games room

Review by: robyn theakston
Date stayed: 06-08-2008

4.4 out of 5

There was significant road noise as we had to have the window open because it was a warm night and the Motel is very close to the main Taupo Road.

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 13-03-2008

4 out of 5

Helpful owners and clean motel, a bit far out of town if you don't have your car with you (we didn't!). Spa bath in each unit a bonus.

Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed: 18-01-2008

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