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
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Lake Taupo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 235 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Reef Resort

Beach location and outdoor pool
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
The Reef Resort offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

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

During your stay at The Reef Resort, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 11 minutes on foot from Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and a 2-minute drive from Lake Taupo
  • Free airport shuttle service
The Reef Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Reef Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Languages

English

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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
The Reef Resort offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

National rating

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

The Reef Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 883 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, spa bath . Heated swimming pool.nice views. Bikes to hire if you wanted to do so. Nice host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and a great heated pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place
The Reef Resort was ideally situated for us - both to explore Taupu and the surrounding area. Our studio room was very well equipped and the heated pool was a great bonus. For us the bathroom was a bit dated but that would be our only negative comment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lurene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely place to stay. Parking can be a bit difficult if you have a large vehicle but the hosts offered alternatives. The staff were super lovely and helpful, especially at the front desk. I would love to return again as it was such a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Plymouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, nice spacious room. Had everything we needed. Staff were lovely, we will definitely be back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navneet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, amazing view and area. Pool was lovely, products smelled good. Bath was nice. Just a little reminder or info on breakfast to be delivered the night prior should of been mention to me on check in as we tend to forget to read the into in the book provided in the rooms. but over all we loved it and deffs be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a beautiful view from room, room was superb, just something to think about if you are upstairs is the light that was streaming through the glass panel next to door into room, was like day light all night until we both had had enough at 2am....and I needed to exit room and go to foyer and shut main door that was left open at top of stairs, shame really as we were exhausted from our travels and needed the sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akhylesh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, staff are super friendly and heated pools were nice, would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A1
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maharshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jashana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Loved it, owner manager was warm and friendly. Place is really good condition and super clean. Beds comfy, spa bath lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect spot for our wee family to stay for a weekend away. Kids loved the heated pools and the room was beautifully clean and had everything we needed. Super service from Wendy at the front desk letting us check in an hour early on a miserable day. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maharshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great location and staff Andy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024