About
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
- 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…”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Triple Studio
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Suite with Private Hot Tub with Disability Access
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
1/4Executive Studio
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Premium Suite with Private Hot Tub
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Small Studio Compact
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Suite with Private Hot Tub
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Small Studio with Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 937 reviews
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.
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!!
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
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.
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!
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.
Close to the lake very clean very friendly staff
Huge room, great locationComfortable bed
Tiny bathroom, no cupboard or shelves in there. Small shower roomCracked hand basin
Great location well run and very clean. Good value.
Stay was very good. Spa was excellent and useful.
Sofa shud have been more cleaner. Aircon and TV shud have been in bedroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comfortable bed, plenty of space, clean and good location
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.
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.
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
Location
No, lake view and no lifts for top floor.
Clean room - all facilities. Friendly and helpful employee on the counter (sorry I didn't catch his name!)
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-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo
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