Sails On The Lake Taupo

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Taupo
Aug 27, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
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📍 138 Lake Terrace

Sails On The Lake Review

The 4-star Sails On Lake Motel is located 2 km from the centre of Taupo and offers spa therapy and various recreational opportunities. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens is a mere 10-minute drive from the venue.

Sails On The Lake Motel serves a continental breakfast in the morning. Offering New Zealand dishes, The Brantry is a 13-minute walk away.

Guests will appreciate a prime location in the vicinity of Warm Water Lake. Tongariro North Domain is 1.8 km from the motel, while Taupo airport is 10 km from it.

This lovely hotel is across from Hot Water Beach.

The accommodation has 19 rooms with views of the mountain, a patio, a sofa, and coffee and tea makers. In the bathrooms, guests have an access to a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

56 Rifle Range Rd bus stop is a 15-minute walk away.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Clean hotel with particularly good views.
  • Central location with ample parking.
  • Nestled in a beach area surrounded by the bay and a harbour.
  • Bright and absolutely perfect rooms with internal bathrooms.
  • Modern bathrooms with a separate shower and a shower.
  • A magnificent restaurant serves local specialties.
  • English bar serving hot drinks.
  • Exceptional service and a speedy check-in.
  • Rates are great.
  • Some were dissatisfied with a bit too soft beds.
  • A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was a bit slow.

Key Features

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Rooms

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6 guests maximum, of which 6 adults maximum
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View Apartment
Size: 80 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum
One-Bedroom Suite Suite
Size: 45 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
Studio with Spa Bath and Lake View Studio
Size: 45 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum
One-Bedroom Suite with Lake View Suite
Size: 45 m2
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5 guests maximum, of which 5 adults maximum
Two-Bedroom Apartment Apartment
Size: 90 m2
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2 guests maximum, of which 2 adults maximum
One-Bedroom Apartment Apartment
Size: 33 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Dining facilities

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Electric kettle Dryer Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Laundry

Relax

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 9.2/10
  • Comfort 9.2/10
  • Facilities 8.9/10
  • Free WiFi 8.9/10
  • Location 9.3/10
  • Total 8.7/10
  • Value for money 8.7/10
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Bravado 3 720 m (2362 ft)
  • Taupo Bungy 2.13 km (1.32 mi.)
  • Warm Water Lake 220 m (722 ft)
  • Crazy Catz Adventure Park 1.11 km (3642 ft)
  • Taupo Museum 2.11 km (1.31 mi.)
  • Lake Taupo 1.55 km (5085 ft)
  • Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
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Sails On The Lake FAQ

Which attractions should we visit while staying at the 4-star Sails On The Lake Motel?
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort, placed 10 minutes' drive from the 4-star Sails On The Lake Motel, as well as Taupo Bungy (approximately a 25-minute stroll away) are worth visiting.
Is the airport close to the Sails On The Lake Motel?
The Sails On The Lake Motel is set within 10 km of Taupo airport, and can be accessed with a 10-minute drive.
Is parking free at Sails On The Lake Motel?
Yes, Sails On The Lake Motel provides parking on site for free.