The Reef Resort

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Balcony
Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | View from room
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at The Reef Resort in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This beach motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay.

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Reef Resort

Beach location and outdoor pool
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 Taupō 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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 5.50 to 24 for adults and NZD 5.50 to 24 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Parking height restrictions apply

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