99 km to Hobbiton
About this hotel
Located on the Taupo waterfront, VU Thermal Lodge offers a relaxing retreat with easy access to local attractions. This motel features 17 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a kitchen, flat-screen TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy the hot springs and spa tubs, and additional amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Maori Carvings are a short drive away, while the Taupo Marina, Boat Ramp, Museum, and Art Gallery are within 1. 4 miles. Free self-parking is available onsite.
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
Facilities and services
Facilities 8
- Check-in hour (21:30)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Launderette
- Terrace
- Luggage room
Entertainment & pools 2
- Indoor freshwater pool (1)
- Outdoor freshwater pool
Meals 1
- Breakfast
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Visa Electrón
Good to know 3
- Only Adults
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 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
2 6 Taharepa Road, 3330 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
Type of stay
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 17
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 01/10/2026.
