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The Reef Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beach motel near Lake Taupō

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Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 2530 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 1991 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
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  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 405 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Taupō

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Waipahihi motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of Taupō Hot Springs. Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 0.8 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) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Reef Resort

4-star beach motel near Lake Taupō
The Reef Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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 Taupō motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Reef Resort offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 5.50 to 24 for adults and NZD 5.50 to 24 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Reef Resort to the airport?

The Reef Resort is 3.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reef Resort?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reef Resort on Dec 8, 2025 start from $115.01, excluding 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.

Does The Reef Resort have an airport shuttle?

The Reef Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available from 8 AM to 8 PM on request.

Does The Reef Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Reef Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 5.50 and 24.00 for adults, NZD 5.50 and 24 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Reef Resort?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Reef Resort?

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

Is there free parking at The Reef Resort?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Reef Resort have a pool?

The Reef Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does The Reef Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Reef Resort to downtown Taupō?

The Reef Resort is 1.7 mi away from Taupō.