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Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Taupō

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Escape to Waipahihi and unwind at Karaka Tree Motel, where you can relax in a spa tub or catch up with the latest news using free newspapers. With laundry services, self parking and smoke-free premises available, this motel offers comfort and convenience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • 12 hot tubs
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $74
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Room options

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One Bedroom Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Suite Mineral Spa | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Suite Mineral Spa

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Mineral Spa | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Mineral Spa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo, TAUPO

What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Maori Carvings - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Karaka Tree Motel

When visiting Taupō, Karaka Tree Motel is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 12 hot tubs

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Karaka Motel

Karaka Tree Motel Motel

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Karaka Tree Motel Taupo

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Karaka Tree Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Karaka Tree Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Karaka Tree Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Karaka Tree Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Karaka Tree Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Karaka Tree Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Karaka Tree Motel like?

Karaka Tree Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Taupō Hot Springs and 18 minutes' walk from Lake Taupō.

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Reviews

Karaka Tree Motel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly manager handy to everywhere bed comfy
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room and bedding. Lovely staff.
Trudy, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was sparse and tidy. Staff were courteous and efficient
Nat, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was tidy and functional but nothing flash. TV didn’t work and the kitchenette was lacking bowls. Room was quiet though and I had a good sleep.
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Clean, comfortable, quiet reasonably close to town.
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I like the spa room plenty of space, got what I asked for ie shortage of towels/bathmats. Kitchen handy location in room but needs simple cleaning overall. Average stay for the price. Could do with a small couch inside and table/chairs for outside usage to enjoy the view of lake.
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked the healthy retreat we have every time we visit the spa is awesome just same as debrets but in your room... Didn't really have anything to say negative about my stay always good service ect
Doug, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Overall a decent property to stay for its price. Just a bit run down with broken door handle and leaky room stain otherwise good. Staff are friendly and courteous.
Helena, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The person on duty was so accomodating n friendly. He was amazing. The place was missing lots of things, maybe too higher expectations for what we paid like TV didn’t work, only coffee, no spare blankets on cold night, limited power points. Place was clean and he allowed us to swap rooms. Spoke to people who have stayed there before and doesn’t sound like anything has changed! Sad! Won’t stay there again!
Sherrina, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room spacious, had private, geothermal mineral spa, clean but battered furniture. Fine for the price. New management have not yet seen to repairs in rooms (spa bathplug, light bulbs) nor sorted appropriate utensils eg, frying pan but cooking is by microwave. Only a glass salad bowl for microwave…four mismatched plates and bowls, just 1 wineglass. Two plates had toast crumbs on our arrival. Young and older women staff friendly, others a little rusty.
Katy, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We got a good deal on this property. We have stayed here a number of times pre covid. Accepting this is a budget motel, I was happy with the motel. TV set up was not great along with the internet and we couldn't get the microwave to work. The hot pool that fills in lightning speed off set the rest of it. Iwas very satisfied for the value for money. I think some of the other reviesw were a bit harsh for what you pay.
Gregg, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

A little cleaning would go along way!!

I checked in and gave cash but they could not provide me with a receipt, ended up having to pay by card and only got an eftpos receipt!!. No milk was given for our room. There was no spa for us to use either and no apology given. The beds were super comfy though and the rooms were very spacious, the sheets were also clean. The cleaning left alot to be desired, beside the fridge looked like it had not been cleaned for years, same with beside the shower and on top of a plug was thick in dirt! Was not impressed either at getting a knock on the door at 9.27 asking when we were checking out as checkout was between 9 and 10!!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy the stay
Alain, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Courteous staff. Unfortunately room was not in good condition. The room had great potential but needed refurbishment
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Room was old and smells very musty. Very dated and carpet needs a good clean Bathroom is outdated. Room was not serviced over the 2 days I was there
Teresa, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room.
Jamsheed, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love the hige spa pools , would be nicer if they had a good clean everynow and again though
Dwayne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Close to town
John, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Communication prior to arrival practically non existent with no confirmation until the day before that we could check in early. I wasn’t expecting the Hilton but overall cleanliness was terrible. Obviously this premise was used as overflow for social housing and no remodelling since- holes fixed, shower door missing, dirty used toilet brush, filthy short shower curtain in place of broken shower door, I had to clean the mirror to see ourselves, no dishcloth to enable self clean up, no facecloths. Bedding was clean although pillows were overdue to be replaced as all four were pancakes. Shower pressure abysmal (couldn’t wash my hair) which was probably due to stop flooding the bathroom as door missing. The price was great as we were at event most of time but even with old tired establishments there is no reason for fifth.
Lana, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

False advertisement: the booking said, a spa in every room. ( No spa). Couldn't turn the tv on because 1, batteries were flat and 2, there was no antenna cord. Room had no air con, so room was quite stuffy. The toilet had no ventilation and was in the middle of the apartment. Also woke up in the morning to find around 50-60 ants running on the kitchen bench. And also the price was way over priced $170 for what we received. Sorry but not happy.
Nigel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I booked and paid for a one bedroom suite with a spa and we ended being put in a dirty 1 room unit that had unrepaired screwholes in the shower, i felt dirtier aftwr i got out, not only did their clerk not really seem to care but also our room had no spa pool in it and believe it or not we didnt even get a tv in the room, ive stayed many times and love the spa units but this room (12a) was gross with no features. I give 1 star because the bed was comfy but thats it.
Dwayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Totally worth it.
Harjeet Singh, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not enough cutlery or crockery tv very poor and cutout all the time shower base broken no bathmat
John, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cheap and Tired

A cheap place to stay, but tired and quite run down.
P, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The manager was lovely and the bed was clean and comfortable but the shower was dirty and the bench in the kitchen was chipped plus there were spiders above two light switches and on the wall
Suzie, 1-night trip