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The Cottage Mews Motel Taupo

311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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The Cottage Mews Motel Taupo
Ranked #3 of 73 hotels in Taupo
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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NZ
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

It has taken me far too long to write this review after our lovely stay at the cottage mews. The owners are so friendly and welcoming and the rooms were comfortable and perfect for us as a family. Unfortunately the weather was not the best and we found the rooms very warm and cosy to be in when stuck inside... More

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Hexham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We were in unit 9 on the end looking out over the lake, a split level unit with the living area upstairs including a balcony. Good free Wi-fi. The spa bath in the bedroom was novel but great fun. Units are a little dated,but very clean and extremly well equiped. The lake is 30 secs away. We had planned 2... More

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Julie Slee, Owner at The Cottage Mews Motel Taupo, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Thanks for taking time to review us. We would love to have had you stay another couple of nights - Taupo is a good base for exploring - there's lots to see within a couple of hours drive. Your lake-end apartment will close for a bit after Queen's Birthday for refurbishment. Paint and paper ready to go, new bathroom, carpet... More

Seaham, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We arrived in Taupo in the rain - and it didn't stop - so thank goodness we had a room at Cottage Mews. Yes, it's a bit dated, but what it lacks in high end mod cons it makes up for in charm and service. The split-level accommodation had a bathroom, comfy bed and spa bath and shower downstairs and... More

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Julie Slee, Owner at The Cottage Mews Motel Taupo, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Thanks for your review. We'll be refurbishing the lake-end apartments over winter - lots of painting and papering ahead. Laura Ashley will still be here at Cottage Mews, just not in so many varieties! All the best for the next 25. Loved your Franz Josef story! More

Taupo, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We had a lovely view of the lake facing south,also the mountains, from an upstairs unit.2 story unit.Living upstairs.Only 2 armchairs there & not very comfortable.A couch would have been nice.Great spa bath.Unit a little tired,but very clean.30 secs to beach.Very friendly people.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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Went to Taupo, and planned to check few motels by myself before deciding which one to book. (of course checked tripadvisor's review the day before). Reached Taupo and found this cottage first. I went in and asked for available room. The one facing Lake was all occupied. The guy (Terry) said he got another available room, but only garden view...... More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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We had a studio on the ground floor with a delightful small courtyard which was a real suntrap. The self-catering facilities were good for making breakfast etc. The location was excellent - right by the lake with a walking path and close enough to Taupo for essentials without being right in the town. Pub and a fish and chip shop... More

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New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Good solid accommodation at a good price. Nice friendly staff and very accommodating. Right on the lake - but very few units (if any) with lake views. Great price for the room size and location.

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NZ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

This isn't the first time we've stayed here and I'm sure it won't be the last. The decor is a little dated but who cares when the place is as clean and as tidy as it is. We got upgraded to a family suite with master bed, toilet & spa bath upstairs, and kitchen, bathroom & lounge downstairs. Great having... More

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Perth
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

We only had one night on our tour of NZ but was wonderful. Maisonette style, bedroom and spa bath plus shower and loo downstairs, lounge and kitchenette upstairs. Friendly and most accommodating hostess. Our own back yard with gate to path leading to Lake.........alas weather wasnt great. View to lake lovely Just wish we could have stayed longer. Great place... More

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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

I thank the people who wrote the good reviews that prompted me to book one night at this hotel. It was everything & more than we expected.!! The bedroom was downstairs & the kitchenette/sitting room was upstairs so that it looked over the lake. A great idea. Not only was there a spa bath but a small jug of lavender... More

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311 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 91 AUD - 122 AUD

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