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Anchorage Resort Taupo

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living room | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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346 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, travel cot, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, travel cot, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, travel cot, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living room | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Two Bedroom with Lake View | In-room dining

Deluxe Two Bedroom with Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Anchorage Resort Taupo

Spend your day on the slopes, and return to Anchorage Resort Taupo to take a dip in a hot tub and relax in a sauna.
Anchorage Resort Taupo offers 21 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub and a sauna.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Anchorage Resort Taupo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Taupō. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Taupō and a 3-minute drive from The Landing Lake Taupō
  • Ski, local-area and shopping centre shuttle service available for a fee
Soothe your muscles in the hot tub or take an invigorating swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools after a day on the slopes. Getting to the slopes is a breeze with the motel's ski shuttle (surcharge).

WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean motel also offers a children's pool and a sauna. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 8:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Anchorage Resort Taupo.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Anchorage Resort Motel Taupo
Anchorage Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel
Anchorage Resort Taupo Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo Motel Taupo
The Anchorage Resort Heritage Collection

Anchorage Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 668 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location beside the lake, excellent room, well equipped, great pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Peter was amazing helping us with all our travel stay needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice size, staff we great. Pool and hot tub were great after a day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms, great service, beautiful view and loved the hot spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property fully met our expectations. It was clean and the bed was comfortable. There were great views from our unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot. Had everything we needed for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy, amenities were great (especially the laundry!), and location was perfect for getting to downtown Taupo and other excursions we scheduled.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be back. Friendly staff and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved staying at the hotel, and had a memorable visit into Taupo. The inn keepers were very kind and friendy offering recommendation and went above and beyond for us; plus we loved meeting their two adorable cats.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really not anything about the resort to be negative about, had a wonderful time there and the people that run it are welcoming and friendly. For my family and I, the location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can not rate this motel high enough, great hosts, impeccably clean and well thought out rooms. Amazing views, bikes, 3 pools and the list goes on. I give this 10:10. It’s a 15 min walk to town but so much around it so it was the perfect location for us to appreciate the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnalise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, the staff were friendly, place was clean and very eco friendly! Great view of the lake and lots to do around the place:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajnesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location with very beautiful views of the lake...stayed at 3bd room...spacious and felt like home...very much recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel just across from the lake. Amenities were good, staff were great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and quiet place, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful gem! So glad I could squeeze a night in during the busiest season of the year! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gorgeous place to stay always we always return to this accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and view and the owners were amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the pools.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, clean warm rooms Excellent stay, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room/Unit on the lake front, pool and plunge pool which was lovely to use early before the groups of people. Friendly reception and very prompt. Would return and stay again, Thanks sarah
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend The Anchorage. Rooms are immaculately clean as is the area around the pool and spa. Staff all very pleasant. Great area close to Taupo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and tidy with fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023