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The Reef Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beach motel near Lake Taupo

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Balcony
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    11 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    16 min walk
  • Lake Taupo
    18 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 185 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside | View from room

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 235 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area | Living area

Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Taupo

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Waipahihi motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupo Hot Springs. Lake Taupo and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 6 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Reef Resort

4-star beach motel near Lake Taupo
The Reef Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Reef Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Reef Resort offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8 AM - 8 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–9 AM: NZD 5.50-24.00 for adults and NZD 5.50-24 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 5.50 to 24.00 for adults, and NZD 5.50 to 24 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Reef Resort Taupo
Reef Taupo
Reef Hotel Taupo
The Reef Hotel Taupo
Reef Resort Heritage Collection Taupo
Reef Resort Heritage Collection
Reef Heritage Collection Taupo
Reef Heritage Collection
The Reef Resort
The Reef Resort Heritage Collection
The Reef Resort Motel
The Reef Resort Taupo
The Reef Resort Motel Taupo
The Reef Resort Heritage Collection

The Reef Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 859 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 859 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 859 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 859 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 859 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Loved it, owner manager was warm and friendly. Place is really good condition and super clean. Beds comfy, spa bath lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect spot for our wee family to stay for a weekend away. Kids loved the heated pools and the room was beautifully clean and had everything we needed. Super service from Wendy at the front desk letting us check in an hour early on a miserable day. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great location and staff Andy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Served my requirements
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ehcha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was immaculate, the staff were LOVELY, we needed to arrive late, the key was left where it was easily accessible, the light was on in our room, the two pools are stunning! We are hot pool people. Absolutely stunning. We stayed on the way down to Wellington, loved it so much we stayed on the way back up to Auckland. There are a LOT of choices in Taupo and this would be our pick, everytime.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views over lake although spoilt by roofs in front. Parking is tight if you have a big car
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We were delighted. The owners clearly take great pride and it shows. Very comfortable with a lovely view over Lake Taupo
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amani, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome pool (heated) great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Reef was lovely. The location was great for us, and the view of the water from our room was a real treat. The staff were so kind and welcoming. I had breakfast in my room one of the mornings and it was exactly what I wanted and needed. We got an upgrade when we arrived - our room was HUGE. During the day, I didn’t find the room very quiet though. There was a lot of sound transfer from the lobby and from the pool area. I was worried at how this would impact the evening - but by night the room was quiet and there was no sound transfer at all. This wasn’t a negative - but just something to be aware of in case your expectations are silence. The pool and spa were both lovely - great after a long day hiking. We appreciated that laundry available for guest use. On a road trip across the north island, this was something we were looking for in a hotel - so we were grateful it was available. Overall, we had a great stay and would have no hesitations in recommending the Reef or staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great area if you want to be close to the water and close to restaurants and stores !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a great location. Pool and spa great and so warm on a winter day. Managers very friendly and helpful. Will stay agsin
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, nice amenities, very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of parking for the total number of guests.Disappointing that the pool options now consist of really just a plunge pool and a hot pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Warm friendly meeting on arrival. Clean comfortable room. Furnishings getting a bit dated. But adequate for stay. Good location for access to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in Taupo!
Amazing location and beautiful rooms! Wonderful Staff!
View from side balcony.
Wonderful sunset.
Enjoying the lake.
Kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Geothermal pool and soaking tub were very nice. Quiet hotel with quick access to lake which has a great walking or biking trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024