Silver Fern Lodge  

On the edge of Taupo’s centre, Silver Fern Lodge puts you a quick five minutes from Lake Taupo, the marina, Taupo Bungy and the main shopping and dining strip; Taupo Airport (TUO) is about 4.8 miles away. This budget-friendly, family-friendly lodge suits solo travellers, groups and families looking to be in the heart of Taupo.

Rooms range from studio-style units to dorm rooms, with air conditioning, coffee/tea makers and satellite TV in many rooms; some accommodation options share a communal kitchen. Expect a clean, modern, no-fuss vibe with a terrace and garden for relaxing between adventures.

Wake up to lake-breeze possibilities and make use of indoor and outdoor heated pools, a barbecue area, library and a children’s playroom. Front-desk services include a concierge, tour desk and optional transfers, plus luggage storage, dry cleaning and on-site parking.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking keep things easy, while luggage storage, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance support groups and teams on the move.

On-site options include a Breakfast Room and a restaurant serving local flavours (breakfast often available for a fee), plus a communal kitchen and BBQ grills for DIY meals.