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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
Premium Spa Suite | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Mini Studio Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Presidential Penthouse | Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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

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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Spa Suite Access | 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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maori Carvings - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

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
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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. 234 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 465 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

10/10

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

6/10

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

Love the Cove , this was our second time staying there. Definitely will be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

Close to the lake, nice view, close to the path for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

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

Very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

Clean and smart, with easy parking, great Cafe attached.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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

8/10

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

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

Very nice accommodation representing good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

close to lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

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

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

Everything about the property worked for us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

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

6/10

Location is great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Great location, friendly staff, good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Had a great stay here at The cove, amazing breakfast at the cove cafe great views and friendly helpful staff..highly recommend for a relaxing wknd away.. Thermal pool on deck was the Best👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Over all very good thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great place to stay, comfortable beds and sky tv. Nice big deck and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023