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The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property

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Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen
Property grounds
Presidential Penthouse | Balcony
Premium Spa Suite | View from room
Presidential Penthouse | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Maori Carvings
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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)

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 Single Bed

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Executive Studio

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

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

Mini Studio Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Cove Taupo

This smoke-free motel features a coffee shop/cafe, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Cove Taupo offers 19 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Cove Taupo. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupō. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Espresso Cove, a café with a beachfront location
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Taupō and a few minutes from Maori Carvings
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Cove Taupo also features tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Taupō motel is smoke free.

Espresso Cove - This beachfront café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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

The Cove Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 537 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location to the lake, room and amenities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and after hour arrival service excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Annemarie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nerrallie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SUSIE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

princepal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Lack of Lake View
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome to stay in and will stay another time in future
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Travelled with partner
Felt room needed a deep clean. Toilet not flushing very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The young French receptionist was very helpful and he assisted in carrying our bags upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Auckland

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

10/10 Excellent

Stu

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

10/10 Excellent

KS

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Nethaniel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property advertises FAKE photos in their listing. the bathroom looks nothing like those that they have listed. when we confronted the front desk, they admitted that those photos are misleading and attributed that they are new owners of the property, however refused to make amendments to the listing which continues to deceive prospective travelers. Book at your OWN RISK!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Rod

Travelled with partner
Parking ok view of the main road only
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allanah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay for the night to break up the drive from Auckland to Wellington
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty average. Not the best deal for what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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