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Cottage Mews Motel

★★★★ 311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, NZ

8.7 guest rating· 2117 reviews

About this hotel

Seaside Charm and Comfort

Explore the beauty of Two Mile Bay Beach with direct access from Cottage Mews. Indulge in a relaxing stay with free Wi-Fi, parking, and cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities.

Relaxation and Convenience

Unwind in rooms featuring a refrigerator, microwave, and satellite TV. Select units offer a luxurious spa bath for added relaxation. Enjoy the convenience of heating, tea/coffee supplies, and private bathrooms in each room.

Explore and Unwind

Take advantage of the on-site barbecue area, laundry facilities, and a private pathway to a safe swimming beach. Just a short drive away, discover the vibrant Taupo town center and the stunning Huka Falls.

Book now to experience a tranquil seaside getaway at Cottage Mews Motel.

Rooms & rates

The Nook

Sleeps 3 · 24 m² · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

Lake End Apartment - Adults Only

Sleeps 3 · 45 m² · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Queen bed

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

Family Cottage

Sleeps 5 · 56 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

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

Garden Studio

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

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

Studio with Partial Lake View - Adults Only

Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Queen bed

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

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
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  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, NZ

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

What guests say8.72117 reviews

+ Convenient location+ Friendly staff+ Clean and comfortable accommodationsDated room conditionsSome issues with amenities like water pressure
Cleanliness8.3
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.6

Guest review

9.0

Lovely location and access to the lake at bottom of property. Bonus it is pet friendly.

Michael · NZ · 2026-07-25

Great stay super comfortable, the view was great and this place was super affordable.

10.0

Clean, comfortable and affordable. The view was great aswell.

No fan in the bathroom which was slightly inconvenient cause everything gets wet from the condensation.

Briellyn · NZ · 2026-07-23

Property illustration not accurate, no lake view room, not a friendly staff but overall decent

7.0

Duplex cottage setup with jacuzi on 1st floor

The worst thing to know that i booked for my family considering the room as lake view as described on booking.com. The receptionist who was not that friendly mentioned that they dont have any lake view rooms and despite i showed that what they are claiming on website, she just said sorry but i found cheated and my son was sad to know that.

Aggarwal · NZ · 2026-07-19

The Nook was great for an overnight pit-stop.

8.0

Great spot to stay when travelling from Auckland to Wellington. Easy to find, on the main road, but wasn’t disturbed by road traffic. Friendly staff and the room had everything I needed. Would book a unit if staying longer than one night.

Had to use the heat pump and the fan heater to get the room to a comfortable temperature. No heating in the bathroom which made it feel cold and damp.

Lucy · NZ · 2026-07-17

Great location, pet friendly, and friendly staff.

8.0

Very friendly helpful staff. Great location, with access to lakeside walk and partial lake view from room. Outside courtyard off room was welcomed

Bed not so comfortable (very soft)

Karin · NZ · 2026-07-16

Guest review

7.0

Location was nice , the spa bath in the room was nice , the bed was comfy.

The heat pump I couldn't work it out

Kama · NZ · 2026-07-15

Good to know

Guests arriving outside front desk opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

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

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for NZD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available extra 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.