The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property

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Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen
Presidential Penthouse | Living area
Lobby
Presidential Penthouse | Balcony
Premium Spa Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • 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

Premium Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spa Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spa Suite Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Mini Studio Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mini Studio Compact

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Cove Taupo

Beach motel near Maori Carvings
This smoke-free motel features a coffee shop/cafe, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Cove Taupo. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Taupo. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Espresso Cove, a café with a beachfront location
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Taupo and a few minutes from Maori Carvings
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Cove Taupo also features tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • 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. 227 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 446 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 446 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

8/10 Good

Innes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Plenty of towels and toiletries. Only two niggles: better not to have shower over bath as it was quite slippery. The gate on the spa should go the other way; it's difficult to get up the steps and having to push the gate back. Toilet seat is quite a thin plastic, not really "luxury". All other facilities great like fridge, jug, cutlery and TV.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Does not match the pictures. Bedding needs to be cleaned as well as the drapes, probably carpet too . Lots of road noise. Would not recommend. Seems like they don’t care much about property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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