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Baycrest Lodge

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Family Room with Balcony | Balcony view
Family Room with Balcony | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Family Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

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Map
79 Mere Rd, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • A.C. Baths
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Balcony view

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

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Family Room with Balcony | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Balcony

  • Partial lake view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio with Balcony

  • Lake view
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Baycrest Lodge

4-star motel in Taupō Central
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has conference space and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a garden.
Baycrest Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

There are 8 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Baycrest Lodge features hot springs and an outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 624 square feet (58 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified motel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Baycrest Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 8 hot springs
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 122 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 4.00 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 4.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Baycrest Lodge
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Taupo
Flag Hotel Baycrest
Baycrest Lodge Motel
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Lodge Motel Taupo

Baycrest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 741 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross, Lakewood

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful stay about 10 minutes walk to town along the beach. Outstanding views of the lake and sunset from our balcony. Nice heated pool too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean and spacious room. High quality service. We enjoyed the beautiful night sky at the parking lot. We highly recommend this lovely hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with a view of the lake, 2 min drive to centre of town with lots of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view. Really liked the layout of the apartment, the balcony, and the walk ability to nearby restaurants and the lake. The only downside is there's no elevator so you have to walk up to the second floor with your luggage, but it wasn't really a big deal. Very cute pool but not very large.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay in Taupo the motel room was perfect and the tub in the garden was extra bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have a private geothermal hot tub at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenka, Summerside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Our room was ready early so that was a en extra benefit. Lovely staff. I liked the flexibility with pool hours. Thank you. Would stay again here for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Room comfort

Comfy and spacious but a bit dated.

Nice spacious accommodation. Comfortable. A bit dated & the brochure pictures make it look better than we found it. Clive to the lake but had to drive to eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room. Nice view of lake. Parking was a bit tricky w tight spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taegil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Sized Room, Nice and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Easy check in, great unit, very clean, spacious, great facilities. Loved the outdoor thermal pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice property in good order. We had the family room that worked well. Only slight negative was the pool temp was lower in the morning than in the arvo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic 2 night visit

Over the top great! Excellent rooms, very friendly staff. Nice location just away from the downtown crowd. Our room had a beautiful garden with view of the lake. Best of all our very own mineral outdoor spa. We stayed two nights and used the spa constantly. You really need to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lake life, great life

We are so happy we choose Baycrest. The room was amazing, very spacious, loved the kitchen(we didn’t make the best use of but next time we will). The highlight is the mineral thermal tub, amazing! Location is great for the lake access and walking distance to the downtown area. Staying at Baycrest is like staying with family. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts! Super clean and spacious room with a great view!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

My hubby and I stayed here for our 2nd time. Cannot fault it. Very relaxing and quiet. Definitely recommend this place. We will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing stay in Taupo. Loved the thermal pool and used it every day. Great view of the Lake. Would recommend to family & friends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024