Rainbow Point Motel

2.5 star property
Suburban Taupo motel in Rainbow Point with free parking

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Rainbow Point Motel

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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Property entrance
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Rainbow Point Motel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Corner Lake Terrace and Rainbow Drive, Taupo, 3330
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTaupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpa Thermal Park7 min drive

Room options

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Economy Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Taupo

At Rainbow Point Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, patios and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include a conference centre and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Rainbow Point motel include Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupo.

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's - 6 min drive
  • Master of India - 6 min drive
  • Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Plateau - 6 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Point Motel

Suburban Taupo motel in Rainbow Point with free parking
As a guest of Rainbow Point Motel, you'll find a library, tour or ticket assistance, and a BBQ. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Rainbow Point Motel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Rainbow Point Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 10.00 for adults and from NZD 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rainbow Point Motel?

Rainbow Point Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rainbow Point Motel?

Yep, Rainbow Point Motel has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Rainbow Point Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rainbow Point Motel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rainbow Point Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rainbow Point Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rainbow Point Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 265 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 265 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I start with this accommodation. Possibly the worst place I have ever stayed!! On arrival just after 12noon i went to reception and the dirty glass door was locked. The ripped paper sign announced that the reception was open 9.30am - 7pm. We rang the bell and about 5 minutes later 2 children in their pajamas answered the door. We asked to speak to their Dad. They ran and got their Mum who didn't appear to know what she was doing. She rang a person who sounded as if he were male. she asked me to pay and I informed her that I had already paid. She spoke in Indian the whole time she was on the phone. It says on their Expedia page that English is the spoken language. She gave me a key to the room and told me how to get there, She DID NOT give me a wifi password, parking instructions or any other information. On entering the room we found the furniture and furnishings to be all very dated . There were broken light bulbs, dirty stains on the wall, stained furniture, empty tissue box, no soap dish, mouldy ceiling, a very noisy heater, and not sure in the kitchen as I refused to use it. The only good thing for me were the clean sheets on our beds and the fluffy towels. Clearly not laundered in-house. The outside grounds were overgrown, the trampoline was ripped and broken, and the outdoor furniture in disrepair. I would not recommend that you stay here EVER!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
A little boy was at the reception when we arrived. He managed to find our room key by phoning an appropriate adult (assuming his dad). But couldn't help us much. My husband went back to the reception to ask WiFi password. Again the same thing the boy phoned the adult (owner/manager/dad) and took about 15mins to find out the password. However the manager popped in our unit later on and apologized.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

It was a pleasant place to stay but needs a bit of updating. Easy parking and nice welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but not the floor. A firm bed ,very good sheets, but unpleasant cooking odours, window catches broken, light bulbs missing and an unwashed marked bath towel and no bath mat. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is tired and old. It is badly in need of a revamp. Holes in walls and roof, mold around windows, threadbare towels and unfortunately like many NZ motels it now has long term residents. PLUS if you book with Wotif they won’t receive your booking as they no longer use this system! We were damn lucky they weren’t already full. My advice, look elsewhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very helpful and responsive to queries and concerns. Bathroom ceiling had terrible mould and there was a window blind on the floor of the bathroom (obviously had fallen down at some point and been left there). Several windows didn't open. There wasn't enough cutlery, plates or cups for the number of guests. Location was great but it feels as though it's time for a deep clean and paint job, as well as fixing up of general maintenance issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021