Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Nestled in Waipahihi, Clearwater Motor Lodge offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool, spa tub, and garden. Enjoy the convenience of free self parking, laundry facilities, barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Room service
Breakfast available
Pool
Housekeeping
Laundry

P6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Tomorrow

Sep 26 - Sep 27

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Studio/Family Beach Level

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

47 sq m
1 bedroom
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio (First Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

38 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio (Beach Level)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Private hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

38 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Heating

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Portable fan

39 sq m
Partial lake view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Waipahihi, a neighborhood in Taupō, Clearwater Motor Lodge is near the airport and on the beach. Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs. Spa Thermal Park and The Landing Lake Taupō are also worth visiting.

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229 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬13 min walk
‪The Vine Eatery - ‬4 min drive
‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Motel near Lake Taupō

A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Clearwater Motor Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at Clearwater Motor Lodge have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Balconies, separate sitting areas, and kitchens

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Pool
Hot Tub
Free airport shuttle
Parking included

P7,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
Ski shuttle nearby
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 per person

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Hot tub
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Crib (surcharge)
DVD player
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a lake
On the beach
On the boardwalk/promenade
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 building
2 floors
Mediterranean architecture
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

35-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
DVD player

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
Room service
Stovetop
Toaster

Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 18 per person
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPal, and WeChat Pay

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Clearwater Motor Lodge

Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo

Clearwater Motor Taupo

Clearwater Hotel Taupo

Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel

Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo

Clearwater Motor Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clearwater Motor Lodge on Oct 12, 2025 start from P 5,637.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Clearwater Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Clearwater Motor Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Clearwater Motor Lodge located?

Located in Waipahihi, this beachfront motel is on the boardwalk/promenade and within 1 mi (2 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Lake Taupō. Three Mile Bay and Taupō Hot Springs are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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