Acacia Lake View Motel Taupo
by the TopOfHotel team
Acacia Lake View Motel is the cheapest room on this list that still comes with a Lake Taupo view — and it scores 8.6/10.
Acacia Lake View Motel is the cheapest room on this list that still comes with a Lake Taupo view — and it scores 8.6/10.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Acacia Lake View Motel keeps things simple, and the reviews keep coming back to two things: the rooms are clean and the beds are soft. There are three room types — Studio, Standard and Family. The Studio and Family units come with a small kitchen — a microwave, a fridge and an induction hob — enough to cook a simple meal. The Lake View rooms face Lake Taupo, with the water in front and the Tongariro peaks off in the distance.
Food and amenities
There is no restaurant and no pool here — this is a motel, not a resort. What you get instead is a kitchen in the Studio and Family units, so most guests self-cater or walk into town to eat. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are included, and there is a front desk. Breakfast is not part of the rate, so plan to cook in your room or head out.
Location and getting there
The motel sits south of town near Two Mile Bay, a 5-to-10-minute walk from the Lakefront — close enough to wander down to the water in the evening. Taupo Hot Springs is about 5 minutes away by car, the town centre is another 5 minutes, and Huka Falls is roughly 10 minutes. It is not central, but in a town this compact that barely matters.
Things to know before booking
This is an older, basic motel building, so set your expectations accordingly — there is no pool or spa on site. A kitchen only comes with the Studio and Family units, not the Standard rooms, and not every room sees the lake, so request a Lake View room when you book. Breakfast is not included.
Our take
For $43 a night with a Lake Taupo view and an 8.6/10 score, this is one of the better-value rooms in town. It is owner-run, the hosts are happy to steer you toward the Tongariro Crossing and Huka Falls, and it suits couples, small families and road-trippers who would rather spend their money on the lake than on the lobby.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From $43 a night, this is the cheapest room on the list that still comes with a Lake Taupo view.
- An 8.6/10 review score puts it above several 5-star hotels in Taupo — the cleanliness and soft beds come up again and again.
- The Studio and Family units have a small kitchen with a microwave, fridge and induction hob, so you can self-cater.
- Free parking and free Wi-Fi are included.
- It is owner-run, and the hosts are happy to point you toward the Tongariro Crossing, Huka Falls and local restaurants.
- It is an older, basic motel building, not a polished hotel.
- There is no pool or spa on the property.
- Breakfast is not included — cook in your room or eat out.
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Insider Tips
- Book a Lake View room — it costs only a little more than a Standard but the view is worth it.
- You are near Two Mile Bay, so walk the lakeside path in the evening when the light is best.
- Try contacting the motel directly — you can sometimes get a better rate than the booking sites.