Karaka Tree Motel | Hotel in Taupo

| 5.0 (2373 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Waipahihi Hotel | Karaka Tree Motel

Hotel in Waipahihi, Taupo

Located opposite Lake Taupo, Karaka Tree offers accommodations with free Wi-Fi. All upstairs studios offer a private hot mineral spa bath. There is a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel.

Karaka Tree Motel is located in Taupo.

This 27 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2373 reviews with the average score of 5 . Coming to Taupo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Hot spring bath
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.69
Location:
8.44
Staff:
8.64
Facilities:
7.06
Comfort:
7.68
Cleanliness:
7.59
Clive
Jan 23, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Mineral Spa Studio Suite (2 People only)
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Mineral Spa Studio Suite (2 People only)

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Spa tub, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Kitchenette

Outdoors

Balcony

General

Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Lake view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Mineral Spa Twin Studio Suite
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Mineral Spa Twin Studio Suite

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Spa tub, Bathtub, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Kitchenette

Outdoors

Balcony

General

Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Lake view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
One-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 35 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Suite

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Kitchenette

General

Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Lake view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor
Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
3 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Conditioner, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Microwave, Electric kettle, Toaster, Refrigerator, Kitchenette

General

Carpeted, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Lake view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair, Roll-in shower

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 80 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower

General

Interconnecting room(s) available

View

Lake view
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USD439
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