About
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
- 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!”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/3One-Bedroom Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Studio with Spa Bath and Lake View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Premium Studio with Spa and Lake View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 882 reviews
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.
- n.a.
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
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.
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.
Location was excellent for views of the lake. It was lovely and clean. Very friendly when booking in and checking out.
Excellent location, comfortable room with good facilities
Lovely apartment, clean and worth upgrading to lake view. Balcony was nice.
Nothing really, all very good.
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.
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.
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.
Very nice, well equipped and spacious rooms. Excellent facilities including laundry and BBQ. Great views over the lake. Helpful staff. Overall a perfect stay.
Good layout and view
Noisy plumbing from upstairs unit
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.
very kind host, beautiful location with lake view, room size
Reception staff very nice and helpful, studio had everything you could need and super clean and comfy
Great views of the lake, balcony, big bath, lots of space, parking, close to the lake and restaurants
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
Location brilliant, apartment spacious and well equipped. Owners V helpful and friendly. Wonderful view of lake and sunset .
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-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. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All 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
138 Lake Terrace, Taupo
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