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Baycourt Lakefront Motel

★★★★ 104 Lake Terrace, Taupo, NZ

8.1 guest rating· 1858 reviews

About this hotel

Stunning Lakefront Property

Bay Court Motel, located right across from Lake Taupo, offers modern rooms and apartments with free WiFi and cooking facilities.

Convenient Location

Just a short stroll from Taupo town center, our motel is the perfect base for exploring the area.

Comfort and Convenience

Enjoy amenities like a kitchenette, HDTV with Netflix, and electric blankets in all our accommodations. Plus, unwind in units with a spa bath for that extra touch of relaxation.

Ready to experience the beauty of Lake Taupo? Book your stay at Bay Court Motel now!

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Spa Suite (Top Floor)

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Lake View Apartment 2 Bedroom

Sleeps 4 · 80 m² · King bed, Queen Bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Lake View Apartment 3 Bedroom

Sleeps 6 · 100 m² · King bed, Queen Bed, Double bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Queen Studio - Disability Access (Ground Floor)

Sleeps 3 · 30 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Apartment with Lake View

Sleeps 2 · 50 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Suite with Spa Bath (First Floor)

Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Executive Queen Spa Room

Sleeps 3 · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchenette

Family Suite with Spa Bath (Ground floor)

Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Apartment with Lake View

Sleeps 6 · 80 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Apartment with Lake View

Sleeps 4 · 65 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
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  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace

Location

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104 Lake Terrace, Taupo, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.11858 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Great location+ Helpful serviceDated room decorAir conditioning issuesService charges controversy
Cleanliness8.0
Service8.4
Location8.9
Room Quality7.5
Amenities8.0
Value for Money8.0

Friendly town

4.0

Location

Didn’t say what it had like the room TV and it was nice and tidy but over priced for how dated it is

Brendon · NZ · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

Under floor heating in the bathroom. Good location. Comfy bed.

Couch needed a cover bit grubby.

Lyn · AU · 2026-07-21

Average would not stay there again

7.0

Location

Room was not serviced when asked they said cleaner couldn’t get there card to work to open door

Kelly · NZ · 2026-07-20

Guest review

10.0

What a wee gem on the lake front. It was the little touches that made it so special. Clean, comfortable and the communication all fabulous. Great value in awesome location

We couldn't stay longer 😊

Tania · NZ · 2026-07-19

Staff were lovely. Room was average.

5.0

Location

Clean the ceiling fan in bathroom! Why is there. I heater to warm the lounge area? A heat pump in bedroom doesn’t heat the living area. It was very cold. Please put a soap dish out where do you put the soap by basin?

Kathy · NZ · 2026-07-17

Good to know

Please note that there is a 2.7% surcharge when you pay with any credit card.

If you require a late check out please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Without prior approval and additional NZD 20 will be charged for every 20-minutes beyond standard check out time.Please inform 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.

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children ages 5 and older are allowed.

Children from 5 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.