Motel★★★
Karaka Tree Motel
Waipahihi, Taupō, New Zealand
About Karaka Tree Motel
Karaka Tree Motel is a motel in Waipahihi, Taupō, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 175 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Taupō. The nearest beach is 840 m away. The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 3.8 km away.
- Type
- Motel
- Star rating
- ★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 24
- Floors
- 2
- Other stays within 500 m
- 10
Hotel prices in Taupō by month
216 Lake Terrace karakatreetaupo.co.nz
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How Karaka Tree Motel scores
Better rated than 0% of hotels in Taupō
- Guest rating 6.9
- Location 4.5
- Facilities 8.3
- Spa & wellness 8.5
- Beach access 7.5
Taupō average
Rating on Google
2.7/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Swimming poolSpaBarGymFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Gym
Food & drink
- Bar
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
In the rooms
- Balcony
- Minibar
- Coffee or tea maker
Business
- Meeting rooms
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 4.5/10
- Walk grade
- 19/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 3
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beach | 840 m14 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportTaupo Airport (TUO) | 3.8 km9 min drive |
| Distance to the centreTaupō | 1.6 km4 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopHilltop Foodmarket | 1.0 km16 min walk |
|---|
Sights nearby
- Taupo Monumental Ltd1.9 km
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Compare Karaka Tree Motel with nearby hotels
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- The Cove- On The Lake Motel ★★★★ 170 m away8.5
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- Taupo Thermal Motel and Spa ( Adults Only ) Hotel ★★★★ 900 m away9.2
- Accent on Taupo Motor Lodge Motel ★★★★ 900 m away9.0
- Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel ★★★★ 1.1 km away8.7
- The Lake Motel Motel ★★★★ 1.1 km away9.0
Questions about Karaka Tree Motel
How do guests rate Karaka Tree Motel?
Karaka Tree Motel has a guest rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 175 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Taupō.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karaka Tree Motel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Karaka Tree Motel have a pool?
Yes, Karaka Tree Motel has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Karaka Tree Motel?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Karaka Tree Motel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 3.8 km away in a straight line.
Is Karaka Tree Motel close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 840 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Karaka Tree Motel have?
Karaka Tree Motel has 24 rooms on 2 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Karaka Tree Motel?
Yes: Hilltop Foodmarket, about 1.0 km away (16 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score