Title: Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. Dog friendly! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119320679&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. Dog friendly! Apartment in Motuoapa ## Photo gallery for Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. Dog friendly! ![Marina - Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. Dog friendly! (Motuoapa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119330000/119320700/119320679/7e74f9fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. Dog friendly! 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Dog friendly! provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. Dog friendly! Kick back and relax in this stylish and private accommodation at 10 @ Wai Matangi, perfect for 1-2 people. This self-contained apartment offers a queen bed with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, a stylish well equipped kitchenette, with an open plan modern living area. Step outside to the private gardens and outdoor entertaining areas with a BBQ for cooking. Or select from the many local eateries that are available, including an award winning restaurant just 10 minutes away. (Please note, apart from a microwave the kitchenette does not have cooking facilities.) The large section is fully fenced making it dog friendly too AND they stay for free! Rest assure, the remaining part of the house will be closed, so you will be the only guests, giving you a private and peaceful stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142900/18142883/0978a1de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only Taupō Central - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 543 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 23 Dec - 24 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=18142883&PinnedHotelID=18142883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lakefront Unit 6 People | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748500/3748482/b22d0c93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cascades Lakefront Motel Two Mile Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 638 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=3748482&PinnedHotelID=3748482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3808600/3808557/ef8e300f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort Hilltop - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Waterslide 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=3808557&PinnedHotelID=3808557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/755dfeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor Wairakei - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.8 Good 1,006 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: A set of rules to agree to for your dog to stay. ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.931618,175.88927&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:n%7DqlF%7Djpp%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%40U%3FQBU%40Q%40S%40SBSBQBUBQBQBUBQDQBUDQDQDSDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQHOFQHOFMHOHMJOHOHMHOJOHKJOJIJOJKJKJKJMJKLKJKLKLIJKLGLILGLILGLILILGLENILELENELENELENCNELANENCNALCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40LDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNHLHLFLHLFJHLFLJLHJJLJJJJJJLLJHJLJHNJHJNHJJNJNHLHNHNHLHNHLFNHPFNHPFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDPFPDPDRBPDPDTBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTARAPATAPCTAPATCPCTCPCPCTEPCPETEPCPEPEPGPERGPGPEPGNGPGPGNIPGLIRGLINILINININILKNKLIJKNKJINMJIJMJKJKJKJMJKLMFMJMHKFMHMHMFMHOFMHMDMFOFMDMDODMDODO%40MDOBMDO%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOCOAOEMCOEOAMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMEMIMGMIMGMIMIMGMIKKMGMMKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOIMIOKOIOIMGOIMGSIMGQGOIQGQGOEQGQEQGSEQEQEQEQEQCUEQCQCUCQCQCUCQCUAQAUAQCU%3FQASAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cXT75bO9ZQgWI4yUzNNon26n1W4=) Motuoapa, Waikato Region #### What's nearby - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre \- 11 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Tongariro National Trout Centre \- 13 min drive \- 10.7 miles - River Vineyard \- 13 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools \- 15 min drive \- 12.7 miles - Tongariro National Park \- 16 min drive \- 14.2 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Turangi Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬13 min drive - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious, modern apartment situated just 3 mins from Lake Taupo. 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great long weekend away at this beautiful house. Debbie was great and we will absolutley be back ##### Richard B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025