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In Taupo (Waipahihi)

With a stay at Karaka Tree Motel in Taupo (Waipahihi), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Taupo and 11 minutes by foot from Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupo Hot Springs and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lake Taupo - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Taupo Hot Springs - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Three Mile Bay - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Four Mile Bay - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Golf Club Taupo - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Five Mile Bay - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Huka Falls - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Craters of the Moon - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Prawn Farm - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi

The preferred airport for Karaka Tree Motel is Taupo (TUO) - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi

Amenities

Number of spa tubs - 1
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Free newspapers in lobby
Wheelchair accessible – no
Internet access - wireless
Free self parking
Front desk (limited hours)
Free WiFi

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Check in and important information

Check In

2:00 PM

Check Out

10:00 AM

Instructions

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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Know Before You Go

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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