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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
VU Thermal Lodge features 10 spa tubs and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers hot springs, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
VU Thermal Lodge is a smoke-free property.
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- Number of spa tubs - 10
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Energy-saving features in guest rooms
- Front desk (limited hours)
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Laundry facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Total number of rooms - 17
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Smoke-free property
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Water-efficient showers only
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Water-efficient toilets only
Room Amenities
VU Thermal Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Air conditioning
- Television
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Digital TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- TV size measurement inch
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Toaster
- Number of bathrooms - 1
- Housekeeping on request
- Cleaning supplies
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Mobile key entry
- Energy-saving features in guest rooms
Parking
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Spa Services
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). This service features shared men and women areas. There are 11 indoor hot springs and outdoor hot springs open between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 149°F.
- Number of indoor hot springs - 11
- Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
- Number of outdoor hot springs - 1
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
Nearby Activities
10 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Rafting nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Boat tours nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Hot springs on site
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
Hotel Policies
Payment types
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.
Optional extras
- 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.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
You need to know
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
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).
Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
Cashless transactions are available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Masks are not compulsory at the property
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Contactless food service / room service is available
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
Caters to adults only
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is not available to guests
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Events/parties not allowed
Contactless check-in is available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Smoke detector
Service animals not allowed
Minimum guest age is 18
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
Debit cards
Renewable energy source - geothermal
No gap period between guest stays
Children and extra beds
- Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- No pets or service animals allowed
We should mention
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.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Alcohol is not served at this property.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).
Hotel Names
- VU Thermal Lodge Taupo
- VU Thermal Taupo
- VU Thermal
- VU Thermal Lodge Motel
- VU Thermal Lodge Taupo
- VU Thermal Lodge Motel Taupo
National Rating
This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
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