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Gables Lakefront Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | View from room
Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | Private spa tub
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
130 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    11 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    3 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    3 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Two Bedroom Family Apartment | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Family Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Three Bedroom Family Apartment | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Family Apartment

  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub

Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior One Bedroom Suite with Hot Tub

  • 431 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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$296 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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About this property

Gables Lakefront Motel

Taupo motel with private balconies
Guests of this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a spa tub and a picnic area.
Gables Lakefront Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Premium satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a spa tub.
Gables Lakefront Motel features a spa tub, a garden, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Gables Lakefront Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

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

Gables Lakefront
Gables Lakefront Motel
Gables Lakefront Motel Taupo
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Gables Lakefront Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 413 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 413 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lowela jean

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness to the the lake and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No light or sun in the back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..good sized rooms...clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the homemade cookies. Disliked the clogged drain in the bathroom and the super soft mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karanbir

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel like a another home away from home. All facilities available in room and really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, loved the private hot tub. The host was very friendly and we especially liked the home baking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not to be trusted
Decent room, but very shady management. Stayed a night and wanted to extend for additional night. Asked 4 separate times for the price of the additional night and they continued to avoid answering only to say it will be a “little bit more,” claiming they had to raise prices for some event in town on a Thursday, even though practically every hotel had vacancy. Waited til 2PM to tell me the price was $74 more than the night before, over 40% increase, while they are not even close to being sold out. Shameful business sense, very deceitful. Will never come back and recommend you avoid this place as well. Also found a much cheaper price online for the same exact location on the same night for the same room type.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central spot for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time booking accommodation in the area as opposed to staying with friends. Easy, very friendly service. Expectations of the property and operation etc are straight forward and understandable. Property looks to have been renovated since original. In my opinion, sets a high standard for a motel accommodation. I booked the room with the spa and was very happy with my experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean and quiet. Great location across the road from the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely appartment in perfect location
Perfect location by the beach, short walk into town. Friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gables Motel met our expectations.Friendly/Helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very friendly staff but ring and booked direct from my experience as they will always be cheaper than expedia so we were told
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic 4 days here in Jan 24. Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts. The hosts were welcoming, the unit was spotless, parking was easy, the view of the lakefront was fantastic. The owners go the extra mile and nothing was a problem. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean rooms and great service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadiyya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to lake and well kept and tidy room. Very friendly operators.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023