Karaka Tree Motel | Hotel in Taupo

| 7.6 (416 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Waipahihi Hotel | Karaka Tree Motel

Hotel in Waipahihi, Taupo

Motel with free parking, near Lake Taupō
Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free motel has free newspapers and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Karaka Tree Motel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Bed sheets
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
Breakfast
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Free self parking on site
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
Activities
  • Hot tub
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 pm; check-in end time: 8:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Reviews

Jamsheed
Aug 9, 2025 04:11:00 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio Mineral Spa
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Partially open bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
One Bedroom Suite
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Partially open bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Twin Suite Mineral Spa
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed

General

Number of living rooms 0, Partially open bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Two Bedroom Suite
Room Size: m2
4 Queen Beds and Twin Beds

General

Bed count minimum 4, Number of living rooms 0, Partially open bathroom, Number of bedrooms - 2, Shower only, Bed count maximum 4, Number of bathrooms - 2
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