3.5 Star Hotel

The Cove- On The Lake

213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand View Map

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The Cove- On The Lake

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Located on the edge of Lake Taupo, The Cove- On The Lake offers luxury rooms with satellite TV and either fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. It features a tour desk that can book local activities, including trout fishing, skydiving and mountain biking. Free parking is available on site. Renovated in 2014, The Cove- On The Lake Taupo is just 5 minutes’ drive from Waikato River, and 10 minutes’ drive from Taupo Golf Club and Taupo Airport. The famous Huka Falls are a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have free WiFi access, an alarm clock and a bathroom with guest toiletries. Some rooms also have a private balcony with a hot tub, or lovely lake views. The Cove- On The Lake is also home to The Wholesome Kitchen Cafe which offers breakfast and brunch menu, barista made coffee and a selection of sweet and savory options from Tuesday to Sunday. The cafe terrace provides stunning views across Lake Taupo.

937 Reviews

8.3Very Good
Cleanliness
8.7
Staff
8.9
Location
9.1

What Guests Say

  • “The bed was very comfortable, the lounge was spacious and the thermal spa was extremely relaxing. The room was well appointed with…”
  • “Amazing! Can not fault it. Staff are exceptional, especially cleaning team. We were very well looked after. Great location, perfect for…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Triple Studio1/4

Triple Studio

291 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Suite with Private Hot Tub with Disability Access1/4

Suite with Private Hot Tub with Disability Access

399 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
Executive Studio1/4

Executive Studio

862 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Premium Suite with Private Hot Tub1/4

Premium Suite with Private Hot Tub

399 sqft • 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Small Studio Compact1/4

Small Studio Compact

173 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Suite with Private Hot Tub1/4

Suite with Private Hot Tub

399 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.3
    Very Good

    Based on 937 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    8.7

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • The bed was very comfortable, the lounge was spacious and the thermal spa was extremely relaxing. The room was well appointed with modern styling and decor. The view of the lake and the proximity to the lake was excellent.
    • Amazing! Can not fault it. Staff are exceptional, especially cleaning team. We were very well looked after. Great location, perfect for sunset views. Right on the lake. Was a fantastic stay.
    • Closeness to Huka jet,and other attractions, shopping and excellent cafes and restaurants.

    Cons -

    • Nothing at all!!
    • Nothing, perfect
    • Need Decent lounge seating with comfort.And hard to get into shower over bath,definitely needs a safety handle for getting in and out,and a non slip bathmat in bottom of bath when showering.
    Business Traveler (87)Solo Traveler (96)Traveling as Couple (590)Family with Young Children (285)Family with Teens (54)Senior Traveler (18)Group Traveler (55)Total (1,213)
    10LoisPosted on: 2-21-2026

    The bed was very comfortable, the lounge was spacious and the thermal spa was extremely relaxing. The room was well appointed with modern styling and decor. The view of the lake and the proximity to the lake was excellent.

    Nothing at all!!

    10Ky-leePosted on: 2-19-2026

    Amazing! Can not fault it. Staff are exceptional, especially cleaning team. We were very well looked after. Great location, perfect for sunset views. Right on the lake. Was a fantastic stay.

    Nothing, perfect

    8SelwynPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Closeness to Huka jet,and other attractions, shopping and excellent cafes and restaurants.

    Need Decent lounge seating with comfort.And hard to get into shower over bath,definitely needs a safety handle for getting in and out,and a non slip bathmat in bottom of bath when showering.

    6JakePosted on: 2-17-2026

    Really friendly and helpful staff! Shame the cafe closed until Wednesdays, and nowhere to cook any food but all in all a good place to stay when in Taupo!

    7MichellePosted on: 2-15-2026

    Location great. Room looking out to lake good.

    The room had not been vacuumed!! There were lumps of hair all on the carpet. Public and head hair all over the bathroom floor.

    10KatiePosted on: 2-13-2026

    Close to the lake very clean very friendly staff

    8RenataPosted on: 2-13-2026

    Huge room, great locationComfortable bed

    Tiny bathroom, no cupboard or shelves in there. Small shower roomCracked hand basin

    8TrinaPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Great location well run and very clean. Good value.

    8AmarpalPosted on: 2-8-2026

    Stay was very good. Spa was excellent and useful.

    Sofa shud have been more cleaner. Aircon and TV shud have been in bedroom.

    10KentPosted on: 2-7-2026

    This is a nice hotel that is just a short walk down to the beach and the trail. The staff are very friendly and the bed is comfortable. We recommend this place and we've booked this place for when were going through the area again.

    They do mention it in their ad. The rooms are small and not much room. That's why we rated the comfort as 4 out of 5. The bed and the room are comfortable otherwise. With 2 carry on suitcases we were pretty well at capacity.

    10YukiPosted on: 2-7-2026

    It wasn't a walking distance from the city centre but it was located by the lake and near the walkway which took us nice nearby restaurant and cafes on hoot that's very nice and convenient.The receptionist was very helpful to arrange late check in by giving us clear instructions.

    8BrendaPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Fantastic location to the town centre. Clean tidy rooms with in room facilities.

    We were just not aware of the tiny trout flies that filled the living room ceiling and walls after sunset as the doors were slightly open. We had no choice but to turn all the lights off in the living room and move to the bedroom for the rest of the evening as they are attracted to light.

    6JanettePosted on: 2-5-2026

    The staff were nice.

    We thought the Motel was lakeside when we booked however it wasn’t. We thought our studio unit would be bigger when we booked however it was very small.

    10NeilPosted on: 2-5-2026

    Comfortable bed, plenty of space, clean and good location

    8DylanPosted on: 2-4-2026

    Great spot on the lake, restaurant that's attached to the hotel is also great.

    Hard to find staff if you need to talk to someone.

    9JohnsPosted on: 2-3-2026

    The view from our room

    Room bit small and no spa pool like our friends all had in their rooms abd we all.paid same amount for the 1 night.

    8AndrewPosted on: 1-29-2026

    A friendly welcome with a very comfortable room, the balcony has great views of the lake and we enjoyed the attached spa. The breakfast from the attached cafe were worth a positive mention too.

    A luggage lift would have been useful

    7RaviPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Location

    No, lake view and no lifts for top floor.

    10RuthPosted on: 1-28-2026

    Clean room - all facilities. Friendly and helpful employee on the counter (sorry I didn't catch his name!)

    8PhilippaPosted on: 1-27-2026

    The location, lovely views from the balcony, comfortable room with everything I needed except perhaps a hot plate.

    No wardrobe, but this was a minor inconvenience.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of NZD 1.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    The Cove- On The Lake

    213 Lake Terrace, Taupo

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