Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Taupō with a restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Silver Fern Lodge

Reception
Garden
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels
Lake Facing Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 258 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

City View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

City View Quad Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lake Facing Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard room with shared bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room With City View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Facing Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room With City View

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central within a short walk of Lake Taupō, Silver Fern Lodge is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. This 28-room, 3-star motel has in-room conveniences like coffee makers, TVs, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Suburban motel in Taupō with a restaurant
Silver Fern Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's limited parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 35 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this hot springs motel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
32-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers and free tea bags/instant coffee. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 35 (one-way), (from 5 to 16 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Silver Fern Lodge.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Silver Fern Lodge
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel
Silver Fern Lodge Taupo
Silver Fern Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Silver Fern Lodge?

Silver Fern Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Silver Fern Lodge?

This motel is situated in Taupō Central within a short 11-minute walk of Lake Taupō and also 19 minutes on foot from Spa Thermal Park. You'll also find Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Silver Fern Lodge?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking and bicycle parking available.

Does Silver Fern Lodge feature a casino?

No, Silver Fern Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Silver Fern Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Silver Fern Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchens and lake views.

Does Silver Fern Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Silver Fern Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Silver Fern Lodge serves breakfast for a surcharge at Breakfast Room.

Will Silver Fern Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Silver Fern Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Silver Fern Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Silver Fern Lodge?

The closest major airport to Silver Fern Lodge is Taupō Airport (TUO), which is 4.8 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Silver Fern Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy lake or city views.