Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min walk
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min walk
Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive
Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 5 min walk
Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - 6 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 4 min walk
Kfc - 5 min walk
About this property
Ika Nui Taupo
Ika Nui Taupo offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Lake Taupo. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Conveniences such as kitchens are in all apartments, along with balconies or patios and LCD TVs. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Property size
28 apartments
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Indoor pool
Steam room
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Internet
Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Freezer
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Rainfall shower head
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining room
Sitting area
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with satellite service
Pool or billiards table
DVD player
Outdoor areas
Balcony or patio
Fully fenced
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Step-free path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Change of towels (on request)
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
28 rooms
Access via exterior cooridors
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: NZD 150 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Ika Nui Taupo Taupo
Taupo Ika Nui Motel
Ika Nui Taupo Aparthotel
Ika Nui Taupo Aparthotel Taupo
Frequently asked questions
Does Ika Nui Taupo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ika Nui Taupo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ika Nui Taupo?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ika Nui Taupo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Ika Nui Taupo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ika Nui Taupo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ika Nui Taupo and nearby?
Ika Nui Taupo has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a garden.
Does Ika Nui Taupo have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a toaster, cookware and a fridge.
Does Ika Nui Taupo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Ika Nui Taupo like?
Ika Nui Taupo is a short 3-minute walk from Lake Taupo and 13 minutes' walk from Waikato River. Travellers say that the aparthotel is in a great location.
Ika Nui Taupo Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
As a long term hotels.com gold member , this motel was amazing.
Only part was pool/ spa room was not as updated as rest of place. Good location walk to town and great lake front views
david
david, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
KEVIN
KEVIN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Nov 2024
Good location, bed needs an upgrade
Had a great overnight stay. Apartment spacious and clean with a lovely lake view. Only negative was bed was very soft and probably quite old as soft sided and partner disturbance. For this reason we probably wouldn’t stay again. A shame because everything other than sleep quality was very good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Well appointed, very clean and everything you would ever need for a longer stay. Unit was very spacious and nice gardens. Staff were very welcoming. Located right on lake front but wasn’t bothered by any street noise.
Robyn
Robyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Two of us and grown up daughters
Two bed two bath unit .
On a road trip passing through.
Have stayed previously back in 2008.
For a week .
It is nicely located .
Walking distance to other places in Taupo
raymond
raymond, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Oct 2024
Nice property great location
an older property but enjoyable place to stay and would stay there again.Location is perfect.
For the tariff charged,skytv should be included
anthony p
anthony p, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Pawandeep
Pawandeep, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Affordable, safe and comfortable. Great location
Aeluna
Aeluna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Great location, stunning views, very easy walk to restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking for us. Quiet units, didnt hear noises thru the walls. Deck was a little slippery in the rain. Unit was lovely and warm. Pool was nice and natural spa was lovely in the cold weather.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
We had one night there. Our unit looked out to the lake. Within walking distance. Lovely customer service from the team. Would stsy again.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Sep 2024
Easy to access everything we needed
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Apartment was nice, bathroom is newly renovated with all the perks - heated lights, heated towel rail, wall mounted heater.
Beds and pillows were uncomfortable.
Raylene
Raylene, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2024
overall very good
owen
owen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2024
Apartment furnishing was a little dated, but very clean. It’s a very spacious apartment when you consider the price, and by far the best bang for buck.
Jaydn
Jaydn, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2024
Ho Kyung
Ho Kyung, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Jul 2024
Property is old.
One of the sofa bed in lounge wasn’t in good condition, the mattress on sofa bed was old too. Couldn’t sleep comfortably.
We didn’t know that bedroom doesn’t have heat pump. For 2 degree Celsius temperature heat pump is must.
Room bathroom and kitchenette were nice and clean.
Ronak
Ronak, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Almost a home from home. It was convenient and the staff were helpful, and gave us useful information on the locale.
Kevin Ian Paul
Kevin Ian Paul, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Nicky
Nicky, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Jul 2024
Suria
Suria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Good location, nice and clean units.
Daryl
Daryl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Jul 2024
Fabulous location opposite the lake and a short walk to restaurants and shops. Very happy to have access to ground coffee and a coffee plunger. Bed was clean and comfortable. Steps to our room had sensors that were a tad slow to switch the lights on and the lights could have been brighter but other than that everything else was great and we'd happily stay here again.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2024
Great spot. Clean and warm. Lovely hospitality. Pleasant all round stay.
Glenda
Glenda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Jul 2024
Nice and close to the waterfront and shops which was great. First impressions weren’t very good as pretty much all the dishes were dirty and required us to do a load on arrival. Tables hadn’t appeared to have been wiped down either.
We had booked the deluxe apartment and had paid for a fifth person however there was no fifth bed made up. Apparently this had to be requested which the receptionist said we should have been prompted for online (I never saw this). I imagined this would have just required some initiative or common sense.
Bedroom with the queen bed was nice but got quite cold at night which was not ideal for baby in portacot. The heat pump didn’t quite heat up that room. However, reception were happy to lend us a heater for the second night.