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The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen
Presidential Penthouse | Balcony
Mini Studio Compact
Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Cafe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    12 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    16 min walk
  • Lake Taupo
    19 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Spa Suite

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Spa Suite

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

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Spa Suite Access

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds)

Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Mini Studio Balcony

Mini Studio Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Studio Compact

Mini Studio Compact

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Taupo

Located in Taupo (Waipahihi), The Cove Taupo is within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Maori Carvings. .This beach motel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Huka Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maori Carvings - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Huka Falls - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Cove Taupo

Beach motel near Maori Carvings
The Cove Taupo offers 19 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. 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 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at Espresso Cove, a beachfront restaurant, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Espresso Cove - This beachfront café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso Cove

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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
Rollaway/extra 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cove Motel Taupo
Cove Taupo
The Cove Hotel Taupo
Cove Taupo Motel
The Cove Taupo Motel
The Cove Taupo Taupo
The Cove Taupo Motel Taupo

The Cove Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 443 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all very good thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Spa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property worked for us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Was a little disappointed with the bathroom. The wash basin in our room was very badly cracked and needed replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bowas

Liked: Staff & service
I was not provided with parking and they did not confirm with us what time we are arriving
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave and Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation representing good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
Awesome nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs updating and then it would be such a lovely place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and quiet. Parking was always available. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, with comfortable beds. I noted an odd number of spoons and forks. The bathroom, albeit clean was rather tired and dated. There was paint that was cracked on the wall was non repaired damage to the sink and shower. There was also a lack of steam extractor fan that had obviously previously led to fire alarms if the bathroom door was left open.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gaye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size of our room.. Spacious Staff very pleasant.. need a new ironing board cover though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, johnstown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful and there was a nice walking trail along the water just outside the front door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanct

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with full requirements needed, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice spot to stay, centrally located in town. Had everything we needed, people are check in were nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Monika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced not good experience
Highly overpriced, not clean apartment/hotel? with very helpful stuff. The room - [ ] No table although it is an apartment with kitchen, so if you want to eat food, either you stand around microwave or? - [ ] No water tap in kitchen, so cleaning the dishes in bathroom maybe? - [ ] No cupboard to keep your clothes, only 4 clothes hanger provided and you can hang your clothes where you find a place for hangers - [ ] As there is no cupboard the ironing board stands next to the door. - [ ] No safety lock on door, not sure if the door is locked or not. The bathroom - [ ] Mold everywhere. As staff explained it is not mold only the crack covered by silicone but it is not, it is black mold in the shower and around the whole bathroom. - [ ] No extraction but there is a sign in bathroom to close the door while showering to avoid false fire alarm. - [ ] The mirror is on the window which has a view of the street. In case you switch on the light, from the street anyone can see what you do in bathroom. - [ ] The shower door opens as a 20 years old car without maintenance, so everyone will know when you start showering. People - [ ] When I told these concerns, they kindly offered me another room however when I looked at it, the same issue was there. They also offered refund if I want to leave so I guess this is not the first time when someone complained but they handled it well!
Mold around the shower
Dirty floor and door opening
Peeling paint at window and mold around
Privacy in bathroom…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff, great location and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly, the room was quite and clean, and the private outdoor spa pool was amazing to soak in. Good value for money over the Christmas break
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023