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Barcelona Motel

3.5 of 5
21 Taniwha Street, Taupo, New Zealand
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This motel was fine for a night's stopover. We had a one bedroom unit but it was a bit tired - some fittings needed attention - and the shower setup was a bit strange. However it was clean and comfortable and walkable to town centre and water front and other amenities which was great on a fine summer evening.

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Turangi, , New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We booked for 3 nights. Arrived Wed night. The room is very dated. No milk in unit, no shamp/cond or soap in shower. The lights fused and the unit plunged into darkness. No - one avaliable till the morning to fix lights.The heater did not work in the unit. There was no information for motel including number to reception or... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Very friendly hosts, and very happy, the place is close to town and within walking distance of the township. We had no problems and enjoyed the stay apprt from the Tau8po rubbish collector arriving in the street below at about 6am this is something that unfortunately happens in a town and is beyond the control of anyone. Recommend it to... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

My second time stay - the new owner is friendly and helpful. Great location, nice and tidy. Some new furniture compared with last time. Nice and quiet> The hot water is very hot which is good. Will stay again for the great value! Highly recommended!

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We stayed at this motel on 15th March 2013 for one night. We arrived in Taupo after a long drive from Wellington (almost half way into our holiday so we were tired) and we were greeted by the hotel manager George in a warm and courteous manner. We had only 1 night and half a day in Taupo before heading... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Booked a two bedroom place here as the rest of Taupo was booked out. Not bad, had two bedrooms upstairs, kitchen, toilets, shower, lounge/dinning down stars. It lacked any information in the unit about the Motel, so it was play the guessing game as to what the channels were on the TV, went booking out was, what do you need... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

I and my family stayed in this hotel in a deluxe family suite for one night. The rooms were of good size. All the fittings were very old and basin and kitchen taps did not have mixture. The showering area was very small with no liquid soap in the dispenser.. No soaps, shampoo and shower caps were provided. As no... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We had an initial booking problem but George made a big effort to sort it out. The staff including daily room servicing were all friendly and efficient but this is where the positives end. My biggest concerns relate to fire safety - NO SMOKE ALARMS, or fire extinguishers, There were no Guest Instructions detailing fire procedures and assembly points or... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Very convenient quiet location near to the CBD and lake. A good range of facilities and outdoor space. George and his team are also very helpful and friendly. A nice place to stay and one we will definitely visit again.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Stayed over night during the labor weekend, staff are very welcoming, it located the center of the city, right next to the parknsave, 10 mins walk distance from the taupo lake. We stayed in the double room unit, the room is really nice, most importantly, the owner george helped us arrange a one day taupo trip, and we had a... More

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Also Known As:
Barcelona Hotel Taupo
Address: 21 Taniwha Street, Taupo, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > Taupo
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #50 of 72 hotels in Taupo
Price range (per night): $92 - $95
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Barcelona Motel is housed in a Mediterranean-style complex and features a private courtyard. A 5-minute walk from Taupo’s town centre, it offers free parking on site and free Wi-Fi access.Heated apartments have a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a stove and a microwave. There is a lounge area with sofa and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.Guests can enjoy a gas barbecue at the hotel’s private courtyard. Parking for boats and trailers are available.A cooked/continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the comfort of guests’ own rooms.Motel Barcelona is a 5-minute walk from Gascoinge Street Bus Depot and Tongariro Street, the main shopping street. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. ... more   less 
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