The Reef Resort - Taupo

$$$$||View on mapTaupo, New Zealand219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand|
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The Reef Resort - Taupo
219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Staff9.5
Location9.4
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples66%
Families15%
Solo14%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Staff9.5
Location9.4
Facilities9.3
Who stays here
Couples66%
Families15%
Solo14%
Groups5%

Award-winning lakefront resort on Lake Taupo with private shore and thermal hot tubs

Accommodations

The Reef Resort offers self-contained units with spa baths and full kitchens. Premium 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom Luxury Lakefront Apartments provide lake, garden, or pool views. Each unit includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony or patio.

Amenities

Guests have access to two year-round heated pools: a heated freshwater swimming pool and a naturally heated thermal plunge pool at 104 °F. The outdoor area includes a poolside BBQ facility, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Free off-street parking and daily housekeeping are provided.

Dining

Reef Resort Taupo has an on-site Thai restaurant for evening meals. Complimentary breakfast is delivered directly to guest rooms each morning. For outdoor cooking, the property offers a BBQ area with picnic tables and garden views.

Location & Activities

The Reef Resort Lake Taupo sits directly on the lakefront with no road between the hotel and the water, offering private access to the lakeside walkway. Huka Falls is a short drive away, and Taupo town center is 6 miles from the property. Activities include bike rental, mini golf, and cycling tours available on-site or nearby.

Family & Business

The Reef Resort Taupo New Zealand provides babysitting services, grocery deliveries, and family rooms for guests with children. Business travelers can use express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and fax/photocopying. A concierge service and airport shuttle are available upon request.

  • Location: Private lakefront access with no road between hotel and water, close to Huka Falls and Taupo town center
  • Rooms: 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom Luxury Lakefront Apartments with spa baths and full kitchens
  • Dining: On-site Thai restaurant and complimentary breakfast delivered to rooms
  • Wellness: Year-round thermal water hot tub at 104 °F and heated freshwater swimming pool
  • Activities: On-site bike rental, mini golf, and direct access to lakefront walkway
  • Family: Babysitting services, grocery deliveries, and family rooms
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-19:30
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 25.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:21
Former name
the reef resort - heritage collection
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Rooms and availability

Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Luxury Studio
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Reef Resort

💵 Lowest room price 178 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Taupo, TUO

Location

219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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219 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
  • City landmarks
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Mount Tauhara
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Restaurant
Edgewater Restaurant
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Restaurant
Beach Brasserie
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