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Sails On The Lake

3.5 star property

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Mountain view
Mountain view
Front of property
One Bedroom Lake View Suite
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with premium TV channels, TV

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spa Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Spa Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with premium TV channels, TV

One Bedroom Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Taupo

With a stay at Sails On The Lake in Taupo (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Taupo Hot Springs and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Sails On The Lake

Lakefront motel in Taupo with free parking
Sails On The Lake offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Best Western Sails Motor
Best Western Sails Motor Lodge
Best Western Sails Motor Lodge Taupo
Best Western Sails Motor Taupo
Sails Motor Lodge Taupo
Sails Lake Motel Taupo
Sails Motor Taupo
Sails Motor
Quality Inn Sails Taupo Hotel Taupo
Sails Lake Motel
Sails Lake Taupo
Sails Lake
Quality Inn Sails Taupo Hotel
Sails On The Lake Motel
Sails On The Lake Taupo
Sails On The Lake Motel Taupo

Sails On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 706 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eunni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was nice and comfy! Great proximity to town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakefront views
Clean and functional apartment style accommodation with lakefront views. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located motel
Sails was exactly what we wanted. Clean, well located, comfy bed, economic. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nakeya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the sails on the lake! Room was very clean, it was warm, had everything we needed, awesome service from the lovely guy in reception, the view of the lake was beautiful to wake up to and a bonus that it is 10min walk to town. No complaints! 10/10! Would recommend 100 percent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed apartment, with a lovely view of the lake. Everything worked and it was beautifully clean and tidy. Didn’t expect our beds to be made up each day - great surprise and service. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was good however the wi-fi was very slow at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quick visit in Taupo
Quick and easy check in, convenient off street parking, clean and comfortable room with view of the lake across the road. Had everything we needed for a nice night during our couple of days in Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was nice and quiet. Great view over the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized unit, with free laundry facilities which was a bonus. Lovely view out to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

WJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly manager, great view, great location, very nice room, spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean. Off street parking. Friendly staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent housekeeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANTONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Ruby the cat was fun. You can walk to town in about 10 minutes and ubers are very easy to get. The lake to right across the road. Very clean and nice motel with good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024