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The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property
Savor every moment by the lake. Fuel up for your day with a great cup of coffee and let us help plan your next adventure.

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Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Lobby
Premium Spa Suite | View from room
Presidential Penthouse | Balcony
Presidential Penthouse | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 335
SAR 385 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Spa Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Spa Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Spa Suite Access

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Mini Studio Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Mini Studio Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Studio Compact | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Mini Studio Compact

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 16 min walk
  • Maori Carvings - 4 min drive
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Cove Taupo

Motel near Lake Taupo
Located close to Maori Carvings and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp, The Cove Taupo provides a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cove Taupo feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso Cove

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cove Motel Taupo
Cove Taupo
The Cove Hotel Taupo
Cove Taupo Motel
The Cove Taupo Motel
The Cove Taupo Taupo
The Cove Taupo Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cove Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cove Taupo?

As of 23 Safar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cove Taupo on 25 Safar 2025 start from $102.78, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cove Taupo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cove Taupo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cove Taupo?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Cove Taupo located?

Located in Waipahihi, this beach motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Taupo and within 3 mi (5 km) of Maori Carvings and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Huka Falls and Wairakei International Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Cove Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 453 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, was nice staying a bit further out of town - still had a couple of great places to frequent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the lake, nice view, close to the path for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt the property is in need of an update Owner was very nice to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay again, the only thing we could fault was on arrival there was a message on the desk to say 'back in 5 mins' but we waited quite a some time and eventually had to ring the phone number of the hotel to get someone to book us in.The lady who came was apologetic, but it wasn't a good look for the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found our stay at the Cove to be absolutely wonderful. The service was great, our room was serviced beautifully, the Cafe had lovely treats to eat, thanks for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and smart, with easy parking, great Cafe attached.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
We were initially put in a room that appeared to be a former conference room (Room #22). It was cavernous—a huge room with a bed in the middle. Very odd, especially for the two of us. We requested a different room, and had to pay an additional NZ$75 for a more “traditional” room. This room had a spa tub, which was nice, but the mirror reflections from the building meant the people in the building next to us had a straight view into our spa tub. The restaurant didn’t open until 8 am, which is a little late for breakfast if you’re trying to get an early start. On the positive side, coffee and milk was provided. For the money, I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Very comfortable bed. Have stayed twice and would stay again. Bathroom needs basic update. No towel rail and only a hook on back of bathroom door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation representing good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place needs some refreshing and care. looking very tired and a little unclean, broken coffee plunger, kettle that leaked. Staff were pleasant enough and parking good, unfortunately our room had no view of the lake, but bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff, great location and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property worked for us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all very good thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Innes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Plenty of towels and toiletries. Only two niggles: better not to have shower over bath as it was quite slippery. The gate on the spa should go the other way; it's difficult to get up the steps and having to push the gate back. Toilet seat is quite a thin plastic, not really "luxury". All other facilities great like fridge, jug, cutlery and TV.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice spot to stay, centrally located in town. Had everything we needed, people are check in were nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful and there was a nice walking trail along the water just outside the front door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanct

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs updating and then it would be such a lovely place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and quiet. Parking was always available. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Does not match the pictures. Bedding needs to be cleaned as well as the drapes, probably carpet too . Lots of road noise. Would not recommend. Seems like they don’t care much about property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024