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144 State Highway 1 | Waitahanui, Taupo, New Zealand
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Shoreline Motel
Ranked #35 of 73 hotels in Taupo
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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London
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Lake Taupo at the end of the garden”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2007
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This motel is fantastic. It is 10 minutes drive from the centre of Taupo but that means that the property is one of the few in the area that actually has lake Taupo at the end of the garden! They have a barbeque and decking that borders the beach and lake and all guests are welcome to use these facilities. Apparently it is also very good for fishing but I don't fish so wouldn't know!

Our accomodation was fantastic. It had two hugh seperate bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and the most amazing conservatory that had windows across the whole back that gave great views of lake Taupo. The sun beamed into this room and there were lots of comfortable furnishings to sit and lie on.

The owners were lovely and very accomodating. They provided loads of information on what we could do in the area and ended up having a drink with us when we had our barbeque.

  • Stayed November 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Well equipped but very noisy.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2007

This motel is very well equipped. It is also clean; well serviced and reasonably priced. It is in an excellent position to access most of the town's areas of interest BUT one of Napier's busiest main roads runs in front between it and the sea and it is VERY busy early in the morning. When we were there they were repairing the road and sleep was impossible after 0545. (There is also a pretty busy road behind it.) Incidentally it was a ten minute walk down the road to a cafe to send an email - none of the nearby motels had functioning facilities. One final point -you should not swim in the ocean in front of the motel - it is too dangerous.

Stayed March 2007
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Eastbourne
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2007

This hotel had a great location overlooking the beach with a large balcony. (There are some rooms in the block behind the hotel which do not have a seaview, so specify your needs!) There is quite a busy road at the front, so a first- or second floor room would be preferable to the ground floor. There is no lift) The room was big and had a comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and the room was well-serviced. We did find that the decor in the bedroom had perhaps seen better days and was a bit dark, but this is only a personal opinion. The staff were very friendly and helpful at reception. I would certainly recommend this hotel and you would enjoy your stay here.

Stayed February 2007
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Superb”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2007

Stayed here for two nights in mid February 2007.Recently built
in superb location overlooking the Pacific Ocean.Spacious with
kitchen area,bathroom ,bed and sitting area plus a balcony with
table and chairs.The joy of breakfast on the balcony watching
the waves on the shore.A short walk takes you to the delightful
Art Deco town centre.Not to be missed.

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UK
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2006

Enormous room with spa bath in room and a balcony overlooking the sea. Huge bed (Extra large king-size). Friendly staff, and welcome basket was a really nice touch as were the bathrobes and large towels. Kitchenette is fairly basic but functional. 10 minute walk to central Napier.

Excellent value for money, we paid $129 NZ.

Loads of offstreet parking

Stayed December 2006
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Address: 144 State Highway 1 | Waitahanui, Taupo, New Zealand

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