Cottage Mews Motel

3.0 star property

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Stroll along the tranquil pathway, lined with lush greenery and a wooden fence, leading to a serene body of water.
Enjoy a peaceful outdoor retreat with a patio featuring a table, chair, and lush greenery.
Stroll through the beautifully maintained garden, surrounded by a variety of flowering plants and shrubs, and enjoy the charm of the covered porch with a trellis.
Relax in this inviting living room with a scenic view of a body of water and distant landforms.
Experience the tranquility of Tradition by the Lake at Cottage Mystic, where scenic bike paths meet serene lake views.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Cottage Mews Motel

Sandy fun near Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and Gas grills.
Cottage Mews Motel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cottage Mews Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Taupō. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground and bicycles to rent
  • 7 minutes by foot from Lake Taupō and a 3-minute drive from Taupō Hot Springs
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
Cottage Mews Motel offers its guests a full-service spa. Public spaces have free WiFi. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Spa services, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Cottage Mews Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Taupō motel.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 0 per day.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 0 per day

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 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Cottage Mews Motel Taupo
Mews Taupo
Cottage Mews Taupo
Cottage Mews
Cottage Mews Motel Motel
Cottage Mews Motel Taupo
Cottage Mews Motel Motel Taupo

Cottage Mews Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 248 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and very clean motel. Great location, close to the Lake, and it was fab to have a little view of the lake from the top balcony. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage Mews had everything we needed and is clean and comfortable. Great location with access to the lake, supermarket and family friendly restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful. Child friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and easily accessible location with a very clean and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

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

8/10 Good

Rodney John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lakeside property

Nice location beside the lake, close to town, restaurants, shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous accommodation we we're in room 10. Lovely view of the lake from the lounge (upstairs) The Kitchenette was well equipped with a stove top and very clean. Laundry facilties available which we used. Washer was free and $2for the dryer. Host was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ayako

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was amazing. Loved spa bath but there were lots of ants by the bath and we had to clean.. maybe you can do something about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our stay at Cottage Mews

We have stayed at Cottage Mews before but quite a while ago. It is still a very nice place to stay but could do with some maintenance and updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

A regular

Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small motel with a path access to the lake. Nothing fancy and room was expectedly cozy but everything was clean and comfortable and the owners helpful and friendly. Good location just outside the town. Nice to walk along the lake and enjoy the scenery of the flowers and mountains. Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property, cute room with a little courtyard, had everything we needed, comfortable and cosy. Owner was very helpful with recommendations and had free laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous one night stay with a view of Lake Taupo little passage way took you straight to the lake so a wonderful location. Facilitates were great with the added advantage of a small balcony to sit out on
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our neat, comfortable rooms were a pleasure to stay in. We enjoyed the spa bath and easy walks to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Very good motel - will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy hotel with a convenient location. Friendly staff made the stay pleasant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

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