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Little Haven

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Taupo

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Two Bedroom | Private kitchen
Two Bedroom with Lake View
Concierge desk
Two Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Explore the area

Map
52 Rifle Range Road, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom with Lake View

Two Bedroom with Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom

One Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Three Bedroom

Three Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Taupo

At Little Haven you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Taupō Central motel include Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Little Haven

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Taupo
As a guest of Little Haven, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Little Haven also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Little Haven offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests 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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during May, June, July, August, September and October:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Google Pay. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

52 Rifle Motel Taupo
52 Rifle Motel
52 Rifle Taupo
52 on Rifle Motel
Little Haven Motel
Little Haven Taupo
Little Haven Motel Taupo
Little Haven (formerly 52 on Rifle Motel)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Little Haven?

Little Haven offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Haven?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Haven on 5 May 2025 start from NZ$225.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Little Haven?

Yep, Little Haven has a free self car park.

Does Little Haven have a pool?

Little Haven has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from October to May.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Little Haven?

No, Little Haven does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Little Haven?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Little Haven?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Little Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location very handy to town and the lake. Very much enjoyed our stay, accommodation very comfortable and cleanliness of a high standard. Colin and Lisa are lovely and very accommodating. Property well set up for families with all of the facilities required.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for kids with pool and play area. Easy walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts and idea spot for a quiet and private spot close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view, very well maintained property. Clean and hygienic surroundings. Can add few electrical outlets in the apartment. Beautiful room and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Casey, Whalers Gate

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled as an extended family from Taranaki and stayed in the 3-bed unit. This was great. Plenty of space and all beds were comfortable. Aircon was reliable, tv had sky, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Only critique was that the bathroom hadn't yet been redone - however this was expected to occur in next few weeks and based on the other remodelling work carried out we expect that to really enhance the unit. As an aside the motel has been updated significantly in the past 6-9 months. Work is ongoing in a few rooms but no on-site disturbances or anything to disrupt our stay so overall a great experience Location is good, and access in and out of town is easy (walkable if you wanted too) and each unit has its own carport. There is also a 4square and takeaways directly across the road. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, exceptional clean, super friendly staff and perfect location. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denyse

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything, although very little room to move in the toilet!! I forgot to tell the owner that the fridge in our room (room 4) wasnt going - we didnt realise till the morning when we were checking out, and I forgot to mention it, sorry. Not sure if it wasnt plugged in or what, but it definitely wasnt cold.........But we loved our brief stay, everything else was great, thank you :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little treasure in Taupo. With so many to choose from this was a great find. Spacious unit with lovely new bathroom. Everything we needed for two comfortable nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, the rooms are cosy and comfortable. The bathrooms especially were better than some fancier hotels I've stayed in. The staff were also extremely friendly, including the owner who is actively still improving their facilities. I've stayed in a few different affordable places now in Taupo. This has become my first choose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ram singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely two bedroom unit. Great location and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this unit for our 1 night stay it was so clean, warm & really enjoyed the spa pool on a cold evening 10/10 and will definitely be back next time in taupo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly accomadating clean and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Muksad

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellyann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing exactly what we had been looking for and to be greeted with a smile and chat, everyone so friendly, the atmosphere there is hard to explain but it was beautiful. A stroll down the lake to all the cafes and restaurant. We had a lovely dinner we got everything we asked for and more. We will definitely be coming back again to beautiful Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic host! Lovely unit. Only issue was the skylight in the main room. Got woken up very early
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

TSI CHUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good except the shower water was weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024