Karaka Tree Motel | Hotel in Taupo

| 5.0 (2408 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: Hot Tub, Parking, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2408 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
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
Activities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe
  • Pet friendly
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • 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
Richard
Dec 18, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: It was a good sized room and the reception guy was very helpful in sorting out issues.
Negative: The TV didn't get ordinary television to start with, but the receptionist guy went off to find a device to make it work properly. Whilst he was helpful it would have been better had the device alresdy been fitted. There were no comfy srmchairs to sit down on to read a book but some other units had these outside their unit so he receptionist got one for me.
Summary: A good space but needs a couple of comfortable chairs.
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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

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Iron

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Toaster, Microwave

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Lake view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Sofa bed

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool
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

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Activities

Hot tub

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Iron

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Toaster, Microwave

Outdoors

Balcony

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Lake view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Pool and Spa

Plunge Pool
One-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 35 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Suite

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Iron

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Toaster, Microwave

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

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

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Body soap, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels, Additional bathroom, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Kitchenette, Toaster, Microwave

Outdoors

Patio

Living Area

Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Lake view

Accessibility

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

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

Shower

View

Lake view
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