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Central Inn Taupo

2.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance between nature's calm and city energy at this Taupo retreat, where evenings unfold under star-filled skies on a spacious terrace

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Central Inn Taupo sits right in the city center yet offers a peaceful escape. Guests can wander through the garden, unwind on the terrace, or enjoy outdoor activities. The inn provides in-room WiFi and complimentary self parking for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Living area

Deluxe Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
2/135 Te Heuheu Street, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Affair - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Central Inn Taupo

Motel near Lake Taupō
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area at Central Inn Taupo. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Central Inn Taupo boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 38-inch TVs with digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Central Inn Taupo Motel
Central Inn Taupo Taupo
Central Inn Taupo Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Inn Taupo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Central Inn Taupo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Inn Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Central Inn Taupo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central Inn Taupo located?

Located in Taupō Central, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Central Inn Taupo Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENOIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick staff when we arrived and had a question Clean and functional room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and tidy room. The bed was very comfortable. Nice to have Netflix provided and the water pressure was excellent. The room was quiet being set back off the road and aside from the door opening I couldn't hear the people in the next room. Perfect spot for a stop over and I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Afroj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but suitable for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great space, quiet location, short walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidied, well maintained rooms, everything we need was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tapu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Most of all very quiet and shops near by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reaĺly great facilities, and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation at an affordable price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

For an overnight stay it was good. Needs a teatowel or two and Milo sachets rather than just coffee and tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent motel room was perfect for us and nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, central enough for a short walk to restaurants & bars. Room was clean and bed very comfy. Perfect for someone travelling needing a bed, a shower and a spot to do some work after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mani

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like the space of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot within walking distance of the water and shops

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean, area for dog to chase ball, generally a lovely compact unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our over night stop in Taupō. Four adults fit into one studio and slept comfortably. Really accomodating and helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice good for a family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was quite small but was functional. Everything was very clean and location was great - easy walking distance to town for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy and walkable to town

Nice and easy with lock box to check in and out. Suits for an over nighter and walkable to shops and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kane

Clean and tidy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communications with the owners were prompt and very professional...no problems checking in as we got in late and we got on our way the following day without any hassles. Will stay there again..cheers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024