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The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property
Lake Taupo's peaceful retreat offers relaxation and excellent coffee to start your day before planning your next adventure.

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Travelers find a perfect base at The Cove Taupo, steps from the lake's edge. The on-site cafe serves quality coffee to start exploration days, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Staff assist with tour bookings and offer convenient luggage storage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Premium Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Mini Studio Compact

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Studio Balcony

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

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Spa Suite Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, The Cove Taupo is in Waipahihi, a neighborhood in Taupō. Maori Carvings and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Huka Falls. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Wairakei International Golf Course are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Three Mile Bay
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Maori Carvings
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Baku
    5 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
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cove Taupo Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 535 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Great location very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking fine rooms beautiful and clean all in all a lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, close to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spacious, clean and tidy. Staff were great, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Nice lake views and an excellent cafe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 nights. The room was a great size and well appointed with all you need for a few nights. It was clean but dated. Bathroom could use an upgrade and more attention to detail in the clean. Bed was comfortable. Spa on balcony was great (hot on night 1 but cooler on other nights). We stayed on first floor and there’s no lift so had to lug our bags up and down the stairs so people considering booking will need to keep that in mind. Parking was easy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely spa pool but was far to hot. Staff are great and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, the room was comfortable but lacked some privacy for the spa pool being quite visible. The kitchen sink was also very small making washing dishes difficult. For a short stay it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, spacious room, great cafe, and very near to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Very interesting property. Check-in was a breeze. Nice view of the lake, small (but adequate) room. A/C leaked onto table & floor, but nobody at front desk to report it to. Good location for a couple of nights max. Close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good,the view from the balcony was good giving views of the lake and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out, staff were awesome room was spacious and very clean. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room more spacious and spotless, beautiful peaceful stunning beach. Staff were really friendly unhelpful would definitely come and stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The was clean, compact and well presented. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, neat and tidy. The reception area was excellent. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was excellent service excellent will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Olly

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bed. Lounge furniture is tired. Pleasant enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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