陶波汽車旅館(Colonial Lodge Motel)

Our first stay and very pleasant surprise. Got a free upgrade to a better room. Polite staff, clean room, adequate to the motel's rating, jacuzzi bathtub in the room a big bonus. Excellent location close to the lake and restaurants. Would definitely come back.

Four Days before arrival I rang to make sure all was good with arrival I was assured everything was in order for our arrival One day before I got a email saying the price had changed being 120 dollars more I rang reception to explain we had booked and payed for room 6 months before the person we talked to would not look at my itinerary number and started to abuse me because I was trying sent gummy original email and he ended up handing up on us We got in contact with Expendia They assured us we had payed and they actually rang them When we arrived we got our room By the way people there is limited and tight parking bays also the room was supposed to have a heat pump and air con it’s is not working also rooms had cob webs kitchen utensils unclean ceiling fan very loud and apparently they don’t like people booking though agents Beware people avoid this place

Neil and Anthony were welcoming and gracious hosts, the hotel is across from the beach on lovely Lake Taupo, and the room was nice and comfy. The parking was free but pretty tight and required some fancy parking skills. Great value. Lovely spot.

Anthony is an amazing host! Knowledgeable and hospitable. We felt so welcomed and had a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. If ever in Taupo again, Colonial Lodge will be our first choice!

Adequate Motel. No lake view in our unit but enjoyed the spa bath .

This place was definitely the best place we've stayed so far. The service was really good and the cleanliness was incredible, not a spec of dust or sand or anything anywhere. Spewin we didnt stay longer

We stayed in room #1 & it was an impressive size. Both bedrooms had more than enough space. Bathroom also pretty roomy, but definitely dated. Clean & seriously great shower water pressure, but the shower box was on its last legs. The downside was when guests moved in upstairs. Every footstep, every trip to the bathroom, every time they turned the water on, it echoed through our room. It is just one of those things when you are away from home, but maybe some additional insulation in the ceiling might help to dull the noise a little. All in all, I would stay again, the location was excellent & the stay overall was really good value.

Staff was exceptionally helpful. Parking very tight. Loved kitchenette, cream for tea, shower water pressure and excellent bath. Terrific location and sitting spot to watch lake. Thx Ruth