3.5 Star Hotel

Sails on the Lake

138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand View Map

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Sails on the Lake

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Sails on the Lake offers self-contained accommodations directly opposite Lake Taupo. Most rooms offer lake and mountain views. Free WiFi, daily service and free car parking are included. Each room at Sails on the Lake features a private bathroom, cooking facilities, including microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee plunger and refrigerator. All rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms with a spa bath are available. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a spacious garden with a barbecue area. Taupo town center is just 0.9 mi from Sails on the Lake. It is a 10-minute drive to Wairakei International Golf Course and Huka Falls.

882 Reviews

8.6Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.3
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “Room was excellent. Very clean. View was great. Very friendly helpful staff. Would stay here again.”
  • “Beautiful views and right next to the beach!”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Suite1/3

One-Bedroom Suite

485 sqft • 1 Sofabed, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View1/4

One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View

485 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
Studio with Spa Bath and Lake View1/4

Studio with Spa Bath and Lake View

485 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Two-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

969 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen or 1 King

  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View

862 sqft • 2 Single, 2 Queen

  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

356 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.6
    Very Good

    Based on 882 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • Room was excellent. Very clean. View was great. Very friendly helpful staff. Would stay here again.
    • Beautiful views and right next to the beach!
    • Despite being so close to the main road, the room was very quiet

    Cons -

    • There wasn't anything that we didn't like.
    • Nothing really, all very good.
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    Business Traveler (100)Solo Traveler (113)Traveling as Couple (1,211)Family with Young Children (379)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (12)Group Traveler (146)Total (1,365)
    9GrantPosted on: 9-17-2023

    Room was excellent. Very clean. View was great. Very friendly helpful staff. Would stay here again.

    10KimberlyPosted on: 11-28-2023

    Beautiful views and right next to the beach!

    8GPosted on: 10-30-2023

    Despite being so close to the main road, the room was very quiet

    9GavinPosted on: 2-19-2026

    Merve was very friendly, the location was great just across from the Lake and away from the hustle and bustle of central Taupo. Its a walk into town but very easy. The unit was well appionted.

    10AlisonPosted on: 2-18-2026

    What a good position this property is lovely views of the lake great coffee shop across the road. We had wonderful swims. The accommodation was exceptionally clean. The owners can be very proud of their offerings here. Congratulations.

    There wasn't anything that we didn't like.

    9MichaelPosted on: 2-17-2026

    Location was excellent for views of the lake. It was lovely and clean. Very friendly when booking in and checking out.

    10JanePosted on: 2-17-2026

    Excellent location, comfortable room with good facilities

    9AmandaPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Lovely apartment, clean and worth upgrading to lake view. Balcony was nice.

    Nothing really, all very good.

    10ChristianPosted on: 2-15-2026

    We had a room in the second row and it was really quiet. We had a beautful view on the lake. The owerns were very friendly and they gave us very good recommendations for restaurants and activities. Parking was next to our appartement, perfect.

    n.a.

    9PaulPosted on: 2-14-2026

    We were delighted with the comfort, facilities and layout of our room: great bathroom, bed, kitchen and views. In particular having blinds on rear glass doors ensured no light bothered us.

    Parking was a bit tight at rear of building.

    10TerrencePosted on: 2-12-2026

    Very spacious, well equipped, Well located, Views of the lake. Hosts supplied tools and oil etc for BBQ. Free laundry. Located at popular swimming area of lake.

    10RobertPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Very nice, well equipped and spacious rooms. Excellent facilities including laundry and BBQ. Great views over the lake. Helpful staff. Overall a perfect stay.

    8JanePosted on: 2-9-2026

    Good layout and view

    Noisy plumbing from upstairs unit

    8VeronicaPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Great location and facilities. It had everything we needed for self-catering. Have stayed here before and would again if passing through Taupo!

    Although it had AC in the living area, this did not extend to the bedroom. The bedroom became quite hot at night. Would be fine in winter though.

    9NadinePosted on: 2-2-2026

    very kind host, beautiful location with lake view, room size

    10MatthewPosted on: 1-31-2026

    Reception staff very nice and helpful, studio had everything you could need and super clean and comfy

    10ChloePosted on: 1-30-2026

    Great views of the lake, balcony, big bath, lots of space, parking, close to the lake and restaurants

    5BelindaPosted on: 1-30-2026

    Location

    Managers demanded that they have access to the room every day for housekeeping even when asked not too Housekeeping was not completed when they did enter room, room left with unmade beds, towels not replaced, rubbish not taken, floor not cleaned Air conditioner from room above dripped into our outdoor area so we were unable to sit and enjoy view we paid for, when management was advised they did nothing No iron/ironing board in rooms, had to wait daily for other guest to useFilthy flooring Overwhelming smell in unit - Management advised nothing done Smell of gas at back door - management advised, nothing done Management ripped off other family members staying at accomodation by charging them for a double booking that was in fact the managements mistake Management advised guests by letter that they would be available on Christmas Day if needed - Manager laughed to my husband and said that the letters a lie and no one would be available in the complex at all so don’t bother calling

    9PaulPosted on: 1-30-2026

    Location brilliant, apartment spacious and well equipped. Owners V helpful and friendly. Wonderful view of lake and sunset .

    10ShaylaPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Excellent location overlooking lake . Close to nature walks and town.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Accessibility

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

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    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. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Children aged 4 years and above will be charged at a rate of $30.00 per night, per child.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.

    Location

    Sails on the Lake

    138 Lake Terrace, Taupo

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