Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban motel in Taupo with a restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Room options

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Standard room with shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Lake Facing Room

Highlights

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

City View Room

Highlights

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

City View Quad Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 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

Lake Facing Room

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

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

Superior Room

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

Three-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Taupo motel include A.C. Baths and Maori Carvings.

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

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

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 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 8:00 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
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 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Fern Lodge on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$99.00, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 664 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 664 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Iain

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

8/10 Good

Ali, Cranbourne East

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient. Easy to get around to find good and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Goid location and really appreciated the comfortable bed and later check-in arrangements. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Logan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed... The property was ok, the service was fine when we checked in but the communication was terrible... rang reception twice to have our bin emptied.... no one came. Also rang to ask for another blanket and we waited 20 minutes only for housekeeping to bring a sheet.... The "Extra Large double bed" is INDEED NOT. Its 2 sing beds pushed together... there is only 1 thin duvet inner (which has no cover) and about 4 sheets on the bed. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had what u needed in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property wasn't what we expected from web, was more of a backpackers , shared bathroom-toilets ,kitchen. But room although no aircon was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Heaven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place used to be really good but now it's gone downhill for sure! Wouldn't take much to fix up, - Staff need to be more present, had a family next to me with their kids up and down the hallway knocking on doors till 2am. - Paid for delux room x2 nights never got any new linen or room clean, and the bathroom still had hair in it. - Kitchen appliances are terrible none of the ovens work and the one that semi works is disgustingly dirty you'll smoke out the whole 2nd floor if you turn it on. - The ONLY thing this place has going for it is location. Really sucks because I've been here before and it was really good but I don't know if it had new owners oe what but it's shocking now! And I won't be back there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

The pull out couch was not comfortable and it was not sorted out with bedding after I reminded them that it needed to be done. The community kitchen needs a revamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

eongerrit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
4 person room we stayed in wasn't vacuumed, mattress old. Very run down room, bathroom stand broken, toilet leaking as well as kitchenette sink leaked into the cupboard and onto carpet. After showing the manager he only said it can be fixed next day..no apology or offer to dry or clean it. Cooking food smells also waft into your room from the main shared kitchen..a rangehood would probably help. Very sad as it's more affordable option for families but it could be so much better..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Akash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom was not clean properly when we arrive. Everything is good but bathroom 🚽 have to be tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Aside from the noisy cars, the property is as described. It was basic and great for a stop over to rest our head on way to Wellington from Auckland
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a King bed. Got two doubles pushed together for a romantic night away... Bathroom had paint flex anaround edge of floor from ceiling , been there for months, wiped floor with bath mat and mawas black from dirt off floor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

su

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've already sent you this info. It stunk of Curry and there was no heating in our room. Call me if you want 0274990298
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

I did not like the fact the hot water temperature had been set. I was unable to make my shower hotter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

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

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very convenient for an overnight stay. Friendly check in and clean room with its own bathroom. So necessary for older guests. TV and heating in room was good too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layne

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

8/10 Good

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town just a stroll to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy motel. Car park was full, so had to park out on roadside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024