Gables Lakefront Resort

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Located across the road from Taupo’s main beach, Gables Lakefront Resort offers stunning lakefront views, free Wi-Fi and a family spa pool. Some apartments boast their own private spa pool. Each self-contained apartment features a 50-inch Smart TV 9 satellite TV and a kitchen or kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, a microwave and a refrigerator. Most rooms offer beautiful views of Lake Taupo and the mountains. Luggage storage and laundry facilities are also provided. Free on-site parking is available directly outside your unit. The Gables is located 7 minutes’ drive from Taupo Airport. The famous Huka Falls are 15 minutes’ drive away. Taupo Golf Club, as well as a number of fishing and lake activities, are a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Taupo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Rooms with:

  • Garden view

  • Inner courtyard view

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$331 for 3 nights
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Superior One Bedroom Suite with Lake View & Private Hot Pool
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$383 for 3 nights
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× 6 Three-Bedroom Apartment
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 3: 3 single beds
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$684 for 3 nights
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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire apartment
431 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Patio
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max persons: 2
US$110 per night
Price US$331
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Superior One Bedroom Suite with Lake View & Private Hot Pool
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire apartment
431 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Private pool
Lake view
River view
Air conditioning
Patio
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$128 per night
Price US$383
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Bedroom 3: 3 single beds
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire apartment
818 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Patio
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 6
US$228 per night
Price US$684
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Guests who stayed here loved

Di
Australia Australia
“Location opposite beach Room 11 on ground floor with thermal tub such a bonus Friendly helpful staff”
Richard
Australia Australia
“Only booked for one night as we were just travelling through. If I had known how good this motel is when compared with many we have stayed in on our travels, we would have booked for longer. Coffee kiosk opposite was welcome too.”
Whs
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable and clean, very friendly welcome upon arrival, helpful”
Doriano
Australia Australia
“The staff were very helpful. Local information they were able to pass on enabled us to make the most of our time. We really appreciated that. They also helped us with any queries we had regarding laundry and WiFi.”
Marianne
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had a very good stay. We received a friendly welcome. The rooms were well presented and very clean. The room was very quiet despite being on the lakefront. We appreciated the private spa. Coffee cart across the road was good and popular.”
Steve
Australia Australia
“Friendly welcome, Cookie jar, spa pool,ice machine and the Fantastic views over lake taupo.”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“Perfect location. Very well equipped and comfortable accommodation”
Rosemary
New Zealand New Zealand
“The unit was very clean. The view was lovely. We liked the table and chairs where we could sit and see the view whilst having a coffee and one of the home-made shortbread biscuits kindly provided.”
Baikie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, friendly staff and relaxing environment”
Graeme
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely view and good location. Very nice and helpful staff!”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gables Lakefront Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Gables Lakefront Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$56. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card and a 2% charge for all other credit cards.

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that only children below 12 years old qualify as children. For the Deluxe One Bedroom Suite and the Superior One Bedroom Suite with Lake View & Private Hot Pool only a maximum of 3 adult guests can stay, if there are 2 adults, there can be 2 children (12 or below).

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gables Lakefront Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out.