[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit Cottage in Motuoapa with kitchen and balcony ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/6f04fa4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/b9f1a31e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/2bfd3193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/f981d73b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/98695fcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Motuoapa Studio, a converted motel unit lovingly transformed into a holiday home perfect for families. Unwind on the north-facing deck with seamless indoor-outdoor flow or explore nearby attractions like bush walks and the new Motuoapa Marina. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit Park the boat, unpack the goodies from the chilly bin, and pull up a chair on the deck. You’re on holiday and Motuoapa Studio has nothing but relaxation in store! Once a motel unit, this one-bedroom plus studio property has been lovingly converted into an ideal holiday home for a family escape to the lake. The open-plan living space is filled with natural light thanks to near floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that offer seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the north facing deck. A well-equipped kitchen here ensures you can prepare tasty meals to fuel the family for your adventures, and a TV with Freeview is on hand for your entertainment when you’re not out exploring. Fire up the BBQ on the shared alfresco dining patio and raise a glass to being on holiday. The kids will love playing on the playground within the complex, and you may even find some friends among fellow holiday makers! When it comes time to venture out, lace up your shoes and check out the bush walk right behind the property. Or why not take the boat down to the new Motuoapa Marina and launch for a day on the lake! Your morning coffee fix is waiting for you just across the road at Licorice Café, or you can pop into Turangi in just eight minutes to pick up everything you might need, and a bite to eat out. This is a fabulous and fuss-free holiday option only 40 minutes from the ski-fields, 15 minutes from the Tokaanu Thermal Pools, and only a short drive from the world-renowned fly-fishing at the Tongariro and Tauranga-Taupo rivers. Escape from it all here at Motuoapa Studio! This property is part of what was once a motel where all units have now been converted to privately owned holiday homes. The lawn, BBQ patio, and children's playground are shared areas, and adjoining units may be occupied during your stay.There is a trampoline in the children's playground but as there are no safety mats, all guests should take care if using this and only allow one person on the trampoline at a time.This property is situated adjacent to State Highway 1 in a 60km/h area. Traffic noise is to be expected.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117651200/117651197/9a4ac902.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect place in heart of city Turangi - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as House Motuoapa Studio Motuoapa Unit Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit Motuoapa Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit Private vacation home 601790 ## About the area Motuoapa is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Motuoapa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Motuoapa.dx6343668) [View more Cottages in Motuoapa](https://www.expedia.ca/Motuoapa-Cottages.d6343668-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.93525,175.86862&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ftrlF%7Bilp%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40S%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBUBQBQBUBODSDSBSDQDQDQDQFQDSFQFQDMHSFQFOFQHMFQHOFOHMHOJMHOHOHMJOHKJOJKJOJKJKJKJKLKJKJKLKLIJKLILGLILGLILILGLINELGLELENELGNENCLCNELCNENANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBNBLDNFLDNDLDLFLDNHLFLHLHLFLHLFJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJLJJJJJHNLJHNJJHNJLHNHNHLHNHLHNFNHPHLFPFNFPFRFLFPDPFRDPFPDPDPBPDRDRDRBNBTBPBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTATAPATAPCTAPARCRCRCPCRCRCPEREREPCPEREPGPEPGPERGPGLGPGRGLGPINIPGNILININILINILKNINKJILMLILKJKJMLKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKFMHMFMHMHMFMHOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOCOEMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMIMGKKMIMKKKKKMKKKKMKKKKKMKMKMIKKOIOIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGQIOGQGMGSIQEMGQGSEQGQEQEQESEQCQESESCQCSCSCQCSCSASCQAUAQAUAQAUAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PQAINAPVUmLVTpt0aa6YSFMjHe4=) Motuoapa, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Lake Taupō - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 11.5 km - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 16 min drive - 18.2 km - Kuratau Jetty - 26 min drive - 31.8 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 39 min drive - 48.2 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬9 min drive - ‪Delta Coffee - ‬7 min drive - ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit on Oct 11, 2025 start from CA $324.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Motuoapa-Hotels-Motuoapa-Studio-Motuoapa-Holiday-Unit.h70442996.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit located? > Situated in Motuoapa, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 mi (10 km) of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and River Vineyard. Tongariro National Trout Centre and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay Very clean and comfortable stay ##### Richard S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### steven j. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little family holiday Nice little family holiday.place was very nice and cosy.would reccomend for any family's. Close enough to turangi town centre ##### steven j. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny M. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Motuopa Lovely clean accommodation; in very pretty grounds with secure decking . Comfy beds. Easy communication. ##### Penny M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Three Cs R. Aug 3, 2025 ##### Three Cs R. 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