My husband and I spent an overnight on our way North. I had called directly to book a ground floor unit as my husband had torn ligaments in his knee and steps were a bit of a challenge. I was assured I would be getting a ground floor room with a king bed. When we arrived we were told we were upstairs. When I explained our situation, we were then accommodated in a ground floor unit but the room was much smaller than we had been led to believe and it had a small queen size bed. There was only one bedside table and when I asked for another I was told that the rooms only come with one! We found this quite strange. So only one person has somewhere to put their glasses etc? The lady from reception then came along with a table from reception. We found the wifi to be very poor. It kept dropping out and the signal was really weak which made any attempt at work a waste of time and very frustrating.
The room was clean though and fine for an overnight stay
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Gillian Bruce
1 April 2026
We had a super stay -Sharon made us very welcome and was able to give us suggestions of places to visit. Our room was great, just what we needed!!
Ideal for an overnight stay
☺ Good kitchenette, all you need to make a basic meal, clean and comfy, good shower
☹ Nothing I can think of
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Ali
21 February 2026
Verified
Nice with amenities, but a little small
☺ Nice and clean. Room has amenities.
☹ I wish the room was a little bigger. While there was everything present, was difficult to move about.
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Donna
20 February 2026
Verified
Great value for money.
☺ The owners are lovely and welcoming. The rooms are clean and comfortable and it’s only a short walk into the town. It’s nice and quiet.
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Harold
19 February 2026
Verified
Aceptable
☺ The accommodation was fine the management was grumpy and it seemed that we were an inconvenience.
So in the future we will not be staying here again
☹ Management
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Mead
15 February 2026
Verified
Wouldn't say the room was very good value, probably 20% overpriced.
☺ No breakfast included. Location ok
☹ Open shower, we found a cockroach, receptionist not very welcoming.
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Nigel Evans
6 February 2026
Proper, professional service from Sharon - a lovely lady who really cares about her guests
Also stayed for 2 nights on the way back north from Napier - service & welcome equally as good. Motel is 10 mins walk from town - Taupo is fabulous in our minds
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Linda Niccol
25 January 2026
Thanks for a lovely stay, my daughter and I were very comfortable and it was great to be within walking distance of the Iggy Pop concert and eateries! Room very clean.
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Geraldine Keith
20 January 2026
Very efficient check in and our room was ideal for one night stay.
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Theo Roodakker
18 January 2026
I stayed here on business Sharon, our host was exceptional A great personality, a hard worker & always willing to help.
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Hails One
4 January 2026
Had a great stay here, Sharon was kind and helpful, motel had everything we needed, will definitely recommend to stay here
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Katie Fourie
4 January 2026
Room was clean but very small. There was a sign in the fridge to say fresh milk was available from reception on request. I requested the milk but the lady at reception was quite abrupt made me feel bad for asking for it. Lots of road noise and can hear people talking in the room next door. Probably wouldn’t stat here again.
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CNIrailfanNZ
3 January 2026
Making plenty of money, but still charging surcharges like most places around Taupo.... um get with it Taupo. Everyone is paywaving. Just incorporate the costs amd this would be a 5 star for this hotel.
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Kenneth Rosenstock
29 December 2025
Loved staying at Bella Vista Taupo! Great location just a walk into town, the staff were so accommodating when I thought I’d get there late and the rooms were lovely. Definitely recommend!
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Gray's Reviews
9 March 2025
Verified
Wonderful Motel
Wonderful Motel: We have stayed here previously so had no qualms about booking again, but this time, we stayed longer. The room we had was certainly spacious enough and, although not having a cooktop, had everything else we needed for our 5 nights. Bathroom was great, with strong shower pressure; the place was spotlessly clean; plenty of power points, and the bed was comfy. What else would anyone want ? And yes, we've already booked another stay...
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Karyn D
5 January 2025
Verified
You don't need any more than this
This is a very nice, mid-range motel to stay at. It was very clean. The bathroom was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Well located. We were able to walk to the lake and into town. If you have mobility issues make sure to ask for a main floor room (no elevator) although I think all the king size beds are on the second floor.
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Oaties
19 November 2024
Verified
Compact studio perfect for overnight stay
Excellent choice for an overnight stay at reasonable price. We were travelling to Auckland after a very busy week and decided to break the trip in Taupo. The compact studio was perfect for for this, so quiet, dark and comfortable for a good night's sleep so we could carry on refreshed. Also very reasonably priced.
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Angela H
15 January 2024
Verified
Perfection!
From the moment you check in you know this will be good! Fantastic friendly greeting by the gentleman in the office, and our room was wonderful. Great parking and location, and our room was spotlessly clean. Great job will definitely be back!
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Gray's Reviews
18 December 2023
Verified
Great motel in Taupo
Spotless ! We've stayed here before and it certainly would be in the top 3 of places we would try on future visits to the town. Everything we needed or would ever require are here, including walking proximity to the lake and town, car parking and of course, great facilities. We'll try to return if they're not fully booked (as they often are).
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Gaynor Tinker
7 December 2023
Verified
Lived up to expectations
We find Bella Vista motels very consistent with their units through NZ. Always clean and provide the basic necessities. The price is within our budget. Appreciated the disability unit as it was ground level and easy parking outside.
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Hakamix
27 November 2023
Verified
Very good Bella Vista
One night at this very good Bella Vista Motel. We have stayed at many Bella Vistas and the room layout is nearly the same always. Here we stayed at first floor studio. It was super clean, comfortable beds and heat pump. WiFi connection was fast. Friendly service, too. One of the best Bella Vista accommodations so far. Location is about 20 min. walking distance (3 min. by car) from Taupo center but round the corner there is FourSquare supermarket, café and little further at sea side good pub-restaurant.
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Miss R
22 November 2023
Verified
Excellent Service
A little difficult to find to begin with as two motels use the one driveway. Once there I was given an upstairs room, but I had requested and downstairs room and that was very quickly rectified. I was impressed the room had a heatpump AND a fan. There are some weirdo's out there, me, who like air moving across them as they sleep, and the fan on the wall was perfect. The room was very clean, the bed very comfy and staff were friendly. I will be staying there again in the future
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Road48810372260
17 November 2023
Verified
Affordable comfort
An absolutely perfect stop for the night! The room was cosy and had everything I needed. The bed was incredibly comfortable - especially after a long day of travelling - and the shower pressure was just right. Overall a lovely stay & convenient distance to the town centre!
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Maps32752041574
6 November 2023
Verified
Comfortable, clean and quiet
Comfortable, clean and quiet room. Can't ask for more. In Taupo overnight unexpectedly due to car trouble, friendly staff and thanks for the use of the phone charger. Shower pressure was the best I've experienced in a motel for a long time.