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Karaka Tree Motel

3.5 star property
Motel in Taupō

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to Waipahihi and unwind at Karaka Tree Motel, where you can relax in a spa tub or catch up with the latest news using free newspapers. With laundry services, self parking and smoke-free premises available, this motel offers comfort and convenience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY535
CNY615 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

Room options

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Studio Mineral Spa

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Suite Mineral Spa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
216 Lake Terrace, Taupo, TAUPO

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupō. The hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Karaka Motel
Karaka Tree Motel Motel
Karaka Tree Motel
Karaka Tree Motel Taupo
Karaka Tree Taupo
Karaka Tree Hotel Taupo
Karaka Tree Motel Taupo
Karaka Tree Motel Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Does Karaka Tree Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Karaka Tree Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Karaka Tree Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Karaka Tree Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Karaka Tree Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Karaka Tree Motel and nearby?

Karaka Tree Motel has a hot tub.

What's the area around Karaka Tree Motel like?

Karaka Tree Motel is a short 18-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 17 minutes' walk from Taupō Hot Springs.

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Karaka Tree Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Friendly staff. clean amenities. Only improvement we could pick was a heat pump in the room.
Jamsheed, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I really liked the healthy retreat we have every time we visit the spa is awesome just same as debrets but in your room... Didn't really have anything to say negative about my stay always good service ect
Doug, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoy the stay
Alain, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Clean, comfortable, quiet reasonably close to town.
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Sandra, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Very dated. Heater didn't work so room was cold. Internet was not great which meant the smart tv kept buffering. We eventually switched tv off. Could hear everything from people upstairs. Uncomfortable beds. Wouldn't stay for longer than a night.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Close to town
John, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

this property needs to be shut down and totally renovated. It was disgusting and not a bit like the photos suggested. It was unsafe with light fittings dangling off walls heater not working holes in base of shower curtains in disrepair. The only reason we stayed was because it was late in the afternoon and we were too tired to look for an alternative it should not be on Expedia's listings, horrible place
Lyndell, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Property dirty, unsafe with power cords all over the place, hole in floor that we would trip over. Slugs in bathroom. Holes in walls. Untidy surrounds, garbage outside windows. Poor to no. Internet access. Tvs didn't work due to internet. No sky TV as advertised on the billboard out the front. We paid for a spa unit and no spa yet advertised on Expedia and on billboard as having a spa. Unhelpful staff. No mention of a refund or partial when I approached them with the issues. Worse motel I have ever stayed in. DON'T STAY HERE
Brendon, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

I have to say that I’m not enjoyed my time at Karaka Tree Motel. 1. I’m expecting there’s will be spa pool in each room. Apparently it’s not. This false advertisement is very disappointing and upsetting. 2. The room is cold. Only one works heater was provided. 3. There’s exposed electrical connector hanging on the tv. It’s not even secured make it even dangerous hazards. Especially when I’m travelling with my kids. 4. There’s a connecting room that not even been locked. It’s makes me feels unsafe. Overall, I do not enjoyed my stay and will suggest others to think twice before staying in this motel. I do have some pictures to show the hazard
Sherliana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Totally worth it.
Harjeet Singh, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Property isn’t as advertised. Arrived and they couldn’t find our booking straight away. It’s the middle of winter with heavy snow on the mountains and the only heating in the room was a small fan heater, would not meet housing standards for any form of accommodation. Property isn’t maintained, room is dark and cold. We had just arrived from Ohakune and to walk into the room we knew it wasn’t going to be warm enough for the temperatures it gets down to at night. Motel refused refund, lost out on money when we had to book elsewhere due to not wanting to get sick. Bathroom is the size of a closet. Overpriced for what you get. Would not recommend. Might have to approach Ministry of Business to get the refund under the Consumers Guarantee Act at this point.
Rhys, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

This place is not like the picture show in very need of repaint, curtains with rips and not even hung up holes and walls!
Janette, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

A little cleaning would go along way!!

I checked in and gave cash but they could not provide me with a receipt, ended up having to pay by card and only got an eftpos receipt!!. No milk was given for our room. There was no spa for us to use either and no apology given. The beds were super comfy though and the rooms were very spacious, the sheets were also clean. The cleaning left alot to be desired, beside the fridge looked like it had not been cleaned for years, same with beside the shower and on top of a plug was thick in dirt! Was not impressed either at getting a knock on the door at 9.27 asking when we were checking out as checkout was between 9 and 10!!
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Smoke detector was removed, Mineral bath was dirty, leaking tap in bathroom, low water pressure in shower, cigarette butts in container outside window, no milk given, general condition of unit was out-dated and needed a lot of maintenance
Rex, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Nothing positive about this hotel - except it’s cheap. Such a shame as it was good once. Just been let go….
Michelle, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Property needed a major tidy up with weeds and dead plants in pots etc. No SKY as advertised. Rooms very outdated and in need of repair. Cleaning left a lot to be desired. Also office still closed for checkout at 8.45am.
Graeme, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Very old and run down. Dusty and bathroom not clean. No milk provided even when advised they would drop it off. Tv wouldnt work. Jug had to have the switch held to boil. Extra pillows where gross(glad we had our own) Glad we were only one night. Will not be returning
Bella, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

No Soap provided in the bathroom. No face cloth or hand towel. Room hadn't been cleaned of cobwebs around window catch's and windows were dirty. Used shampoo packets and cobwebs down the side of the bathroom vanity. Key provided to the room didn't work. Some lights didn't work. Adjoining room door didn't lock with the key provided and no way to lock it to keep my room isolated from someone else coming in if the other room got booked. Staff seemed indifferent to this issue. No milk offered or provided. No additional bedding if it got cold. TV lost Wifi frequently. Stayed 2 days, room not serviced after the first day - which I was expecting. Check in was a joke, after 2pm (official time to check in) spent 20 minutes pushing the buzzer and calling out, 4 other people and a serviceman also waiting for attention at this time. Very poor. A little bit of effort from them could have changed this easily.
Mike, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Shocking stay

Upon arrival to our room, the first thing we noticed was the used towels on the floor in the spa room covered in hair. Next we noticed stalks of cherries and strawberries ends left next to the spa, the spa was not clean. All doors were damaged or had been smashed, the door lock was fiddly to secure. The mirrors were dirty and had not been cleaned. There were ‘white mark’ stains on the couch, the tv did not have Sky as it was advertised. The kitchenette doors did not close (and half were missing) and kitchen was dirty. Bathroom was gross, floor had grime and there was mould on the ceiling and bits of toilet paper left on the floor. The light fixing/vent was completely exposed with cobwebs and dirty hanging. There was no toilet paper in the holder. After bringing the ‘dirty towels’ to the staffs attention it seemed there was no care, although they were removed. The room was out dated, and there was no effort taken to improve or actually clean anything. We didn’t spend anytime in the room, and left earlier than expected.
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the hige spa pools , would be nicer if they had a good clean everynow and again though
Dwayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

It appears the property has different owners than when i last stayed here. Cleaning needs to be upgraded. The area around the fridge was very dirty and dirty towels from previous guests were left on the floor in the dpa bath room in my unit. The tv didn't work alrhough the owner attempted to get it working, he gave up in the end. There were no easy chairs in the room and heating was s tiny fan heater. The general condition of the unit was dated and slightly run down but not too bad. The plant pot ashtray outside the room had not been cleaned out and on the morning i keft, the cleaner knocked on my door at 9.30 a.m. and asked how much longer i was going to be before i vacated. Having said all that, i would probably still stay here but would look at other options first.
Sue, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

TJ, 2-night trip