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The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property
Beach motel near Maori Carvings

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Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Presidential Penthouse | Living area | LCD TV
Presidential Penthouse | In-room dining
Presidential Penthouse | Balcony
Lobby sitting area

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Premium Spa Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (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 Taupō
Located close to Maori Carvings and Taupō 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
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso Cove

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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, 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
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 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 Taupō and within 3 mi (5 km) of Maori Carvings and Taupō 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. 236 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 472 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

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of this room is outstanding. The interior of the room was very pleasing. We really enjoyed the secure space and privacy, which was veey lovely to rest in while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, perfect lake view spot, with spacious rooms and topped off with the amazing geothermal spa! Had the best stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Cove , this was our second time staying there. Definitely will be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rex

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, but certainly needs a revamp. Fridge door fell off, shower water did not drain away, tv very small for size of room. Probably not revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were in a very large executive suite. It was clean and comfortable. The only issue was a very loose tap in the bathroom .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Communication was poor. Booked on wotif. Tried to extend booking, no answer for 0508 number on website and delay in response to email. No one seems to answer the phone for 07 number either. Finally got a hold of them at 8pm at night. Nice place to stay but lacks staff?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Phil and Rach

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking was a constant gamble and the TV barely worked. Though the room was clean and it was close enough to town to get a good walk or a quick drive. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Tim

Room was on small side even for a couple. “Kitchenette” had no sink ( only water in bathroom). Had to ask for dishwashing cloths. Cute little balcony but no light out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

6/10 Okay

dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

Dave

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