Have wanted to stay here for years and finally did so during the winter. Was icy cold outside and so lovely to enter into a log cabin type feel of the foyer. Was a little tight on the parking side but no real problems. Lovely place. Would stay at again. Stayed two nights, able to walk to restaurants and park.

Just had two nights here and found it a comfortable place for a stop over. A little tired, shower area in our room needed a face lift but everything was clean. The open fore in the dining/bar area was a welcome site when we entered on a cold evening. We were the only ones around the fireplace so it felt... More

My husband and I chose this hotel as it looked interesting when we drove by and it was getting late. What a find! The staff were so friendly and helpful we felt at home from the minute we walked in. The room was small but clean and comfortable. There is a very good laundry room which was not rediculously expensive... More

We stayed in the Quality in Taupo for one night on our way to another venue and thought it would 'do'. However, it did better than that. It was a lovely, homely place to stay with all the comforts one could ask for. The natural timber throughout was surprisingly warm and inviting. The wood continues throughout the hotel giving it... More

I have stayed at the Caboose many times and it's my first choice when staying in Taupo. It was originally designed as a train and the corridors are narrow, just what you'd expect when on a train, the single rooms are VERY small, just like a train cabin. The original owners were South African and, as you walked the corridors... More

We recently booked two rooms here for Ironman NZ and found it a great base. The owners were so friendly and helpful eg letting us store bikes in our rooms or locked up securely in the conference room. The rooms were spacious and clean with free wifi. The hotel is right opposite the lake front which makes for a beautiful... More

The Caboose Lodgeis decorated in a South African theme, including artwork and furnishings. Comfortable clean room, free parking and free wi-fi, location on the lake. Friendly helpful staff, we would definitely stay here again.

Recently had two nights at "Caboose" (now known as Quality Inn Taupo) and have to say found it friendly, wonderfully clean and conveniently situated. Phil and his team were most helpful - even heating a wheat bag to help with a sore rib.The rooms were full of personality, detailed beautifully and more than adequate for two discerning female travellers. Never... More

This is one of the loveliest places I have stayed at. since this was my first solo journey, all the staff made me feel very welcome and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and enjoyable ie extra blankets for chilly nights, free wifi. The rooms were gorgeous& I loved the African feel. Thanks to all the staff... More