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Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Taupo with a restaurant

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Reception
Three Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Garden
Lake Facing Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

Map
118 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • A.C. Baths
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard room with shared bathroom

Standard room with shared bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | In-room dining

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Lake Facing Room

Lake Facing Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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City View Room

City View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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City View Quad Room

City View Quad Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Executive Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room With Communal Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Taupo

Silver Fern Lodge puts you in the heart of Taupo, within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The café, Breakfast Room, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Taupō Central motel include A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A.C. Baths - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Silver Fern Lodge

Suburban motel in Taupo with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Silver Fern Lodge.

This 3-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Silver Fern Lodge offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

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.

  • 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 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 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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Silver Fern Lodge.
  • 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Silver Fern Lodge?

Silver Fern Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Fern Lodge?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Fern Lodge on 6 Apr 2025 start from NZ$100.00, 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 Silver Fern Lodge?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Silver Fern Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Silver Fern Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Silver Fern Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Silver Fern Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Silver Fern Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Silver Fern Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 721 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leicester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Patches in carpet , more like back packers hostel, laundry untidy , soap bottles empty in bathroom , noisy at night from community kitchen, doors slamming through the night. Desk only manned between 1445 -2030. wont stay again ot reccomend it for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The worst place we have ever stayed. Minimal to no hot water in the shared showers. Bunk beds so squeaky we had to put a mattress on the floor to stop the noise. Lots of maintenance needed including multiple lights not working mostly in the bathrooms. For what we paid it was pretty bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim, whitby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lodge needs an upgrade. It's looking very tired and worn. It's painful that there is no lift to the 2nd floor and no one to help you either. On the plus side the cleaning staff do a good job.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Juliette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Areas were not well cleaned, a lot of noise was coming from the street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gayan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Taupo - i have stayed here many times and like the convenience and value for money. However I found the place very tired this time - a lack of maintenance is starting to show and it looks a bit rundown. And generally the place was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ray and Shona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
0
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mak

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I guess it's a case of you get what you pay for. I didn't pay very much...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sorry to say this was one of the worst motels we have stayed in Taupo, staff were only there to take your money the rest of the time front desk was closed. Lack of instructions about the place and what to do with door opener when leaving, in the room mattress was broken base was stained, between two people one face cloth, one hand towel, no bath mat, on leaving no hot water for a shower, no dish liquid, no dish cloth. Overall disappointing stay. D & P
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brendon

It was okay but the showers were cold at times so I had to get up early if I wanted to have a hot shower which was annoying
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, max says “it was aight” They put us in the wrong room, but they corrected it once we brought it to their attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Iain

Convenient but a bit below par.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sisko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice room, very clean. Didn't get the room I booked but it was only for one night. No personal service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight - so a smaller car is preferable. There was no room service, but we were only there for the weekend so we didn't mind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adrianne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local Friendly & Clean :)
Stayed 6 nights solo, the hotel staff were great. Very friendly and helpful. My room 210 had its own balcony which I could see the lake from. Only a 10 minute walk into town, local museum etc. Unfortunately the fridge was not working properly but I'm sure easily fixed. The QS bed was comfortable and quiet later at night so slept well also. I'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality mattress, so bad we had to change rooms, shared kitchen facilities that left other peoples food aromas (read curry and fish) drift into rooms, poor quality furnishings

4/10 Poor

Xiangwen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NO HOT WATER!
Worst place I have ever stayed in! The hotel is dirty. The staff are very rude! THERE IS NO HOT WATER! The "king bed" is 2 single mattresses pushed together badly. The room is NOT lake facing! Completely misleading! DO NOT BOOK HERE!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would have appreciated a plug in the bathroon sink
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Rooms need better cleaning- mould in shower vent in the ceiling, sink was blocked, better cleaning in rooms required. Outside gardens and rubbish need attending to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024