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VU Thermal Lodge

VU Thermal Lodge

Taupo Waikato
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
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When you stay at VU Thermal Lodge in Taupo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Maori Carvings. This beach motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Dip into one of the 10 spa tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include hot springs. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Renewable energy source - geothermal
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Hot springs on site
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Swimming pool
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of spa tubs - 10
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Boat tours nearby
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rafting nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:30 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Other details

Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Taupo - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Taupo Hot Springs - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Maori Carvings - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Three Mile Bay - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Waikato River - 3.2 km / 2 mi
A.C. Baths - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Golf Club Taupo - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Four Mile Bay - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
The Landing Lake Taupo - 4.8 km / 3 mi
The nearest major airport is Taupo (TUO) - 6 km / 3.7 mi

  • The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • No alcohol served onsite
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

2 Taharepa Road, Taupo, Waikato 3330, New Zealand