Absolute Lake View Motel
Absolute Lake View Motel in Taupo offers an ideal lakeside retreat with an indoor heated pool, hot tub, and sauna, just steps from local attractions.
Absolute Lake View Motel is situated directly across from Lake Taupo, offering a convenient location just a one-minute walk from nearby cafes, restaurants, and shops. Guests can enjoy the heated indoor pool, maintained at 30 degrees Celsius, a deep hot tub, and a sauna. Complimentary random car parking and Wi-Fi are provided for all guests.
Additional facilities at Absolute Lake View Motel Taupo include a guest laundry and a barbecue area. The owners are available to assist with booking local day tours, such as trips to Rotorua and skiing excursions.
Each room at the motel is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and in-room heating. Some rooms offer a private balcony with views of Lake Taupo and the surrounding mountains, including Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngauruhoe. Rooms with kitchenette facilities are also available, and cooktops and cooking equipment can be provided upon request. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned.
Absolute Lake View Motel is less than a 10-minute drive from Taupo Airport and offers a complimentary airport pick-up service. The Whakapapa ski fields of Mount Ruapehu are approximately a 1.3-hour drive away.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Pool 1 - indoor Free!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Shallow end
- Pool cover
- Fence around pool
Pool 2 - indoor
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
Wellness
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Sauna
Guest reviews· 7.2/10 (1,320)
The Absolute Lake View Motel consistently receives positive feedback from guests, many of whom are repeat visitors. A significant draw is its prime location in Taupo, offering easy walking access to the town center, shopping, dining, and various activities, as well as the lake. Guests frequently praise the motel's central position as a major convenience for exploring the area.
Reviewers highlight the enjoyable experience offered by the motel, with several enthusiastically recommending it to others. The hosts are specifically noted for their hospitality, contributing to the overall positive sentiment. While amenities like breakfast in the room and a spa and wellness center are listed, the dominant themes from guest comments revolve around the excellent location and the pleasant, welcoming atmosphere provided by the motel and its staff.
One minor point to note is the mention of upper floors being accessible by stairs only; however, this does not appear to be a common concern in the provided feedback, with some units offering ground-floor convenience. Overall, the Absolute Lake View Motel is highly regarded for its central location and friendly service, making it a recommended choice for visitors to Taupo.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 7.8
- Staff
- 8.5
- Location
- 9.3
- Comfort
- 7.7
- Value for money
- 7.5
- Wi-Fi
- 8.5
- Breakfast
- 10.0
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms