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Baycrest Lodge

4.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Family Suite | Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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79 Mere Rd, Taupo, 3330
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maori Carvings
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪7 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

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

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lake View

  • 58 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

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Family Room with Balcony

Family Room with Balcony

  • 59 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • 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

Superior Apartment, Hot Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 58 sq m
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Baycrest Lodge

Eco-certified motel in Taupo with free parking
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Baycrest Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 14 minutes by foot from Lake Taupo and a 2-minute drive from Taupo Hot Springs
Baycrest Lodge offers its guests hot springs and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 624 square feet (58 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Baycrest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Hot springs
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference space (624 square feet)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 50

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Heated floors
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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. 564 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 727 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal thermal pool was good excellent one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable quiet stay
Great repeat stay in this motel - 11 years apart. Quiet and comfortable room with spa bath and great view over the bay. About 2 kilometres from the town centre - 35 minute walk along the bay footpath.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here, Great location, amazing pool and spa. Great friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favourite stay in Taupo, spacious snd quiet. The hot pool is a definite bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing break
We had a lovely stay in our lodge. It was in a very peaceful location at the end of the lake walkway. The kitchen area was fully stocked with cup glasses pots etc. the room was comfortable with chairs and cushions. The highlight was undoubtedly the spa bath on the patio. It was easy to fill and stayed hot for a long time. The garden area was also beautiful. Although to claim a lake view was optimistic there was a privacy fence in the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark d

Travelled with family
It was ok. I’ve stayed in much worse and much better. Taupo is gorgeous and I felt it was a decent price for a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice
Probably the best laundry facilities in the whole country! That was welcome and needed at that stage of our trip. Large washers, real dryers, and ample hanging racks. So great! Some internet connection issues, and private pool drained and not useable, but would stay again in a minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool, great view, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
The Lake view was a bonus we where not expecting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & quiet rooms, always clean & tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brodie, Brisbane

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little gem with unexpected luxury. In-room spa tub, hot-tub temperature pool, heated towel rack, lovely view. Staff were very friendly and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful, spacious room with a view of the lake. With a heated outdoor pool, a view, walkable to town, and helpful hosts, this accommodation ticked all the boxes. A special shout-out to the managers and cleaning staff who were kind and considerate. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rajneel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
Thermal pool was a true pleasure
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ticked all my boxes. Wanted a touch of luxury. It was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antjedine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay with beautiful lake views. Underfloor heating and heater pool make for a cosy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property except for the lack of parking. Due to being full we had to park on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick Overnight
We only arrived at 7pm and had to leave for the airport at 6:30 am but the place was wonderful. Very spacious. Friendly service. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Very convenient. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional place to stay. Clean facilities. Beautiful private and puplic thermal pools. Great location. Quick and easy check in and check out. Cant recommend more. Me and my partner came for a stay for our anniversary weekend, romantic setting perfect for anyone wanting to share it with their love ones. Thanks Caren and Hamish for setting us up with the perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024