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Colonial Lodge Motel

134 Lake Terrace, Taupo

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Distance to the trail

98 km to Hobbiton

film trail, straight line
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About this hotel

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden of this motel, and take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi. Continental breakfast is available daily (fee applies). Amenities include ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, express check-in/check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self-parking is available on-site. The 12 air-conditioned rooms feature private spa tubs and Smart TVs. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided, along with complimentary Wi-Fi. Private bathrooms offer separate bathtubs and showers, jetted tubs, and rainfall showerheads. Colonial Lodge Motel is centrally located in Taupo, a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupo and the Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It's also conveniently close to Taupo Hot Springs (1. 2 miles) and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp (1. 2 miles).

  • Wi-Fi
  • Ski access

Facilities and services

Facilities 13

  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (15:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00–11:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • Newspapers
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Ski storage

Meals 2

  • Breakfast
  • Picnic

Payment methods 4

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 1

  • Non-smoking establishment

Rooms and suites

Occupancy by room type

  • Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
  • Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Triple roomup to 5 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 4 children)
  • Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

134 Lake Terrace, Taupo

98 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

Meals and features

Key facts

Total number of rooms
12

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 20/08/2026.

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