Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Comfortable unit. The right size for 2 adults, 4 children. Clean as is possible. The unit itself is tired looking. Chipped furniture, worn , hole in bench top.Large tear in lounge seat. Old style oven. Not clean. Got burnt both arms on oven door. Didnt use private spa. Uninviting area, looks unused and unclean. I wouldnt choose this motel again. The location is opposite Lake Taupo. Majority of the units have no lake views at all, just the backside of the front units. Our unit was at the back so you had no lake views whatsoever. I do prefer the lake view so book a front unit. Was it value for money...probably not. The staff were very friendly and courteous. Took a while to register. Couldnt locate booking initally...on the whole ignoring the blemishes, our stay was confortable.

Handy location for our needs. Happy to have a view of the Lake yet with the property being set well back from the road we weren't bothered by traffic noise like a lot of other Lakefront properties are. Older property and a little tired decor wise but perfectly clean and had everything we needed. A bonus was the mineral bath. Friendly lady welcomed us and came down to explain how the bath works. Plenty of outdoor furniture to sit outside the unit and enjoy the Lake View. Outdoor heated pool available and I noticed a function room like a camp kitchen with its own outdoor seating area which would be great for family bookings. Very happy with our stay and would come again.

The room was more basic than I expected. No air-conditioning and so hot and stuffy, despite fan. The pool was a plus. Staff were friendly and helpful. My main grumble is that I discovered the actual cost of the room was $21 less than I paid through Hotels.com! Lesson learned for next time ...

Pleasant surroundings with lake view and space to relax on lawn overlooking lake

Great service, very comfortable and relaxing-just what we needed. :)

Super clean and tidy. Sufficient hot water supply. You can even smell the warm laundry scent once you stepped in the room. Highly recommend for everyone. Owner was very helpful and friendly.

Great location. Loved the view. The unit was warm and comfortable. The heated swimming pool was ideal to keep my grandchildren occupied for a while. The cooked breakfast was very nice. I would return and recommend. A few things missing that I'm used to in motels - box of tissues, shower cap and toiletries consisted of soap pumps at handbasin and in the shower.

Room had a distinct odour to it like someone had been cooking spicy food inside. Overall a bit shabby and in need of some renovation.