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Located by the lake, VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL has a refurbished 500 sqm deck with an outdoor setting and stunning views of the lake and mountains. The nearest beach is 3 minutes' walk away and includes a warm water area. VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL features 11 rooms with private pools that are filled with natural thermal water, pumped from 25-yards underground. Each refurbished room has a large flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. One bedroom apartments have super super king-sized beds. All white lines are cleaned and supplied daily by Central Linen Service to guarantee the trust worthy professional cleaning quality. Guests can take a 20-30 minute walk by the lake to Taupo’s city center or a 2.2 mi drive from Tauhara Golf Course. The property is an 8-minute drive from Taupo Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Taupo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic location, awesome host have us spectacular recommendations for places to eat and drink that weren't touristy, clean and comfortable room, very comfortable bed and pillows, renovated bathroom and kitchenette, great blackout curtains,...
  • Tricia
    United States of America United States of America
    The front desk was so friendly and helpful also liked the hot tub!
  • Anna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We like the view, the spa in our room. Carole was a very good host. The place was quiet and very close to the City Centre.

Area info

Amenities of VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Cantonese

House rules

VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 177. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the heated swimming pool temperature is approximately 25 degrees and the upgraded, communal, thermal spa is 37-42 degrees.

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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.

Please inform VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL on this page.

  • Check-in at VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL include:

    • Studio
    • Twin
    • Apartment
    • Suite
    • Vacation Home

  • The prices at VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL is 1.3 miles from the center of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • VU Thermal Lodge - ADULTS ONLY MOTEL offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath