The Reef Resort
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The Reef Resort

Motel
No.6 of Vacation Homes in Waikato
219 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato, 3351, New Zealand
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Highlights
Free parking
Lots to do
Delicious breakfast
Amenities
Golf course
Outdoor swimming pool
Horse riding
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-upFree
Luggage storage
Bowling alley
Airport drop-offFree
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Property Description
With a stay at The Reef Resort in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay.
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9.1/10
Great
Cleanliness9.1
Amenities9.1
Location9.0
Service9.0
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Surroundings
Airport: Taupo Airport
(5.2 km)
Landmarks: Hot Water Beach
(200m)
Landmarks: Taharepa Baths
(520m)
Landmarks: Taharepa Reserve
(700m)
Landmarks: Taupō Swimming Beach
(1.0 km)
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Queen Studio
27

Queen Studio

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Tea bags
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One-Bedroom Apartment-Pool Side
14

One-Bedroom Apartment-Pool Side

Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area
15

Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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One-Bedroom Room
9

One-Bedroom Room

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside
21

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Pool View, Poolside
8

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Bedroom 1:1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside
17

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View
19

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
18

One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside
9

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Bedroom 1:2 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside
6

Studio, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Queen Studio with Lake View
11

Queen Studio with Lake View

Bedroom 1:1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
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Guest Reviews

9.1/10
Great
85 reviews
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Amenities9.1
  • Location9.0
  • Service9.0
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Location: Guests frequently praised the convenient location, with proximity to the lake offering spectacular views, especially for sunsets. Many appreciated the ease of parking and accessibility to nearby attractions.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 9, 2025
Although the hotel is not big, the environment is beautiful, elegant and quiet. There is a heated swimming pool. It is a short walk from the hotel to Lake Taupo. Walking in it is so beautiful. It is worth recommending.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 17, 2025
Nite away fm Hamilton for my birthday
A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
November 30, 2024
First, the sanitary conditions are very bad. As a hotel with a price of 4k+ RMB, although we did not pray for such a luxurious journey, the whole process was too bad! When the doors and windows of the whole room were closed, after returning to the hotel, we found that the whole house (living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, bed sheets, quilt covers, pillows) was full of flying insects and mosquitoes. There were so many that they were densely packed all over the ceiling and bed, and everywhere we could see. First of all, when this happened, we did not think of blaming the hotel at the first time, but cleaned it ourselves for two hours. We thought we had cleaned it properly, but when we looked up in less than an hour, there were dense insects again, and there was no improvement at all. In this way, we cleaned it back and forth twice without any solution, so we had no choice but to call the hotel owner later. After hearing it, the owner did not apologize to us at the first time, but said to us: interesting. After that, after looking at the whole situation of the room, the hotel owner did nothing, but repeatedly emphasized that this was a seasonal problem. He had no attitude to solve the problem at all, and did not give a solution to the problem. Instead, he told us with a very bad attitude that it had nothing to do with them and could not be solved, let alone change our room. They said they couldn't do anything. They only left us a small bottle of insecticide! We never opened the doors and windows and checked them again before going out for dinner. It was already early morning that night after the communication. Under such circumstances, we asked if there would be a refund. They repeatedly assured me that they would refund and asked me to deal with it tomorrow morning. After I asked in detail how much money could be refunded, they said that they could not refund the full amount. They needed to think about how much money could be refunded. We didn't get too much trouble when we got the answer that we could refund, because no one wanted to happen. As a result, when we continued to communicate with them on the second day when we checked out, their attitude became worse. The boss and his wife began to refuse to refund because the garbage in the room was not cleaned up. You have to know that I didn't book an ordinary homestay or airbnb at this price, but a four-star hotel worth 4000+. This price is enough to experience the ultimate service anywhere! In the boss's view, do hotel guests have the responsibility and obligation to clean the room? And the attitude was very indifferent, and she told us very badly that she would never refund. During our communication with him, she had no service attitude at all, just a mentality of "whatever you want", and even began to threaten us and threatened to call the police. As a high-priced hotel, the owner's actions, whether it is the service attitude or the mode of solving problems for guests, I strongly suspect that what they said to us at night: when they were thinking about how much refund to give us, they were actually discussing how to find fault with us customers so that we could not get compensation! I think such behavior and attitude are completely unacceptable in the service industry, and the department must intervene and seriously rectify it.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 18, 2025
The best place to stay in Taupo, we stayed here only one night on our travels through New Zealand North Island, it was our favorite place to stay. The staff was great; the hotel was very clean. They don't have elevators, so we had to carry our bags up a flight of stairs. We had two room as we were traveling with another couple our rooms were next to each other, the front desk lady was so nice to put us together. They do not have a restaurant but will do breakfast if ordered before 7pm the night before, the Front desk told us the restaurant they get the breakfast from was just outside the gate down the walkway along the lake a few yards away. The pool was amazing bath temperature and very clean, atmosphere was perfect to relax and enjoy some down time. I would recommend
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 1, 2025
The location, the views of stunning lake Taupo, the hot pool and the managers, housekeepers and staff make this place the go to place in Taupo. Even with weather that was a bit wet, we absolutely adored our time here and will be back the next time we visit
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 30, 2025
Love this place the staff are so friendly and the place is so clean the pool atmosphere was amazing the pool was clean water was perfect temperature i would recommend staying has a walking path to the lake and a really good restaurant for breakfast
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 7, 2025
Rating = 4.5 stars. Disregarding the saga caused by a guest on our first night we had a fabulous four nights in this great Taupo lakefront resort. We had a very comfortable well appointed ground level apartment/studio, stepping out into a full width balcony/patio and onto that lovely warm swimming pool. Clean facilities, warm homely atmosphere and vibe. Ample supply of pool towels. Value for money this is. Grateful for the basement car parking which was always available to us. Pool was always available when we needed a dip. A small improvement to the design of the pool steps: suggest slighter wider steps/rungs, add one more at water level, put steps a little closer together, and a gentle gradient out towards the middle of the pool as opposed to a vertical "ladder". For the benefit of us older gits with sore joints :-) Amazing lake view. Friendly professional staff, who were flexible enough to grant us privacy by letting us NOT have our room serviced for the full time we were there. And to top it all off it was a most pleasant surprise to bump into a work colleague from way back, who also happened to be a co-manager of this great property. Fantastic to see you again John W! And a pleasure to have met you Carolyne. Take good care of yourselves, until next time.
S‍t‍e‍w‍a‍r‍t
May 1, 2025
To many ants

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
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Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Facilities for Children
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–20:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–20:00

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
StyleA la carte
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 21
With a stay at The Reef Resort in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Three Mile Bay.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for The Reef Resort?

The cancellation policy for The Reef Resort varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Reef Resort?

Standard check-in time at The Reef Resort is 14:00-20:00 and check-out time is 10:00.

Can I bring my pet inside the The Reef Resort?

As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in The Reef Resort.

How far is the The Reef Resort from the closest airport?

The closest airport is Taupo Airport, and it is about 8 mins from hotel by car (5.2 km).

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Reef Resort ?

Yes, at The Reef Resort, an airport shuttle is available. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.

About This Property

Nearest AirportTaupo Airport
Distance to Airport5.16KM
Average Price FromPHP13283
Hotel Star Rating4