Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Taupō Central, just 1 km from Lake Taupō and within a 5-minute drive of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery, and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 3 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Sails on the Lake Motel in Taupō

Average nightly price at Sails on the Lake by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$147
February	$157
March	$126
April	$125
May	$117
June	$104
July	$106
August	$101
September	$105
October	$119
November	$126
December	$131

What guests think

At Sails on the Lake, guests highlight the lakeside setting with broad views of Lake Taupō, very clean, spacious units, comfortable beds, and welcoming hosts, with many finding it quiet and within a manageable walk or quick drive to town.

Common conveniences include free guest laundry, ample parking, in-room kitchenettes, some spa baths, and a communal barbecue area. Downsides mentioned across reviews include dated furniture or old-style TVs, a few uncomfortable sofas, air conditioning that may not reach bedrooms, and occasional noise or obstructed ground-floor outlooks. Overall, expect a relaxed, self-catering motel that works well as a base for exploring Taupō.

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Facilities

Free guest laundry and ample parking are recurring positives. Some units have spa baths and kitchenettes, and a communal barbecue is available.

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Stephen

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent views, close to all the tourist spots we wanted to visit and guests able to use the laundry facilities at no cost

10

Wesley

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was equipped with a kitchenette and they had a grill on site. It was close to amenities. The lake view was wonderful we really enjoyed our stay

10

Nick

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely apartment / motel right on lake Taupo. Large space with very comfortable bed and decent sized shower room with powerful shower. Owners were lovely , friendly and helpful. Good communal barby and a lovely outside seating area. Definitely stay again.

10

Karen

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good sized unit, with free laundry facilities which was a bonus. Lovely view out to the lake.

10

Paul

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly manager, great view, great location, very nice room, spa bath.

10

Alan

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location being right beside the lake and an comfortable walk to town if you enjoy a good walk. Good parking options. Busy road outside but no problems with noise at night. The sofa bed in the lounge was not that comfortable for the third member of our party

10

Isino

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This beachfront property had all the required amenities and was conveniently located right opposite the beach. The rooms were cozy and well-maintained, and plenty of parking was available.

10

Rosanna

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable and plenty of space. Gorgeous views over Lake Taupo. Free laundry facilities were super helpful too!

10

Keri Ann

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the spacious room, spa bath & immaculate cleanliness!

10

Edward

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Free use of washer/dryer and soap. Largest selection of TV channels that I have ever seen in a motel.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many describing rooms as very clean or spotless and housekeeping reliable. A few mention isolated issues such as bathroom mould or a tub needing a better scrub.

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Ingrid

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean. Off street parking. Friendly staff. Thank you.

8

Andrew

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A bit of mould in the bathroom and generally needs a bit of a spruce up. Couch was very uncomfortable but bed was nice and plenty of room. Lovely staff

10

Stephen

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and room was really clean, decent size and outstanding views across the lake. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Michael

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent housekeeping.

10

Angela

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was comfortable and very clean. Had all the amenities we needed for an overnight stay. Easy check-in and check-out. Would highly recommend.

10

Maureen

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly clean, fresh white bed linen & towels, good heating, plenty hot water, kitchen well equiped and access to onsite laundry facilities.

6

Olaf

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For the price paid it was pretty outdated paint work was tired and complex it self looked tired too. I stayed in room 13 the bath was quickly filled which was great however a good scrub of the bath tub couldn't hurt. By check in no toilet paper in the room which can happen I would say. The couch was a foldable bed which we didn't need however it was not that great to sit on due to the framing underneath. I am pretty sure that I could here sparking of a electric plug or light I only heard it ones but couldn't smell anything. All in all I won't be staying there any more. I booked the room on based on reviews however I don't believe that the reviews are correct which where entered. P.s. it is walkable when your fit and don't have kids with you.

10

Lyn

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room overlooking lake quiet despite being on roadside. Motel very clean, friendly staff. Definitely stay there again and highly recommend.

8

don

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding cleanliness

10

Hendrik

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the view on the lake. It was very clean. Staff was very gentle. Free wasmachine. Towel change every day. Free shampoo and body soap.

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Rooms

Guests report spacious units with comfortable beds and strong lake views, and many find them quiet. Some note dated furnishings or older TVs, a few uncomfortable sofas, and air conditioning that struggles to cool bedrooms.

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Jackie

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice with comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would like to see air conditioner in bedroom.

10

Jason

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant little place to stay. Clean, comfortable, when we checked in they'd already put the heat pump on for us (it was quite cold) which was a nice touch. They offered milk for coffee as well. Its the little things that make a difference here. Location - right on the lake, and a 10min walk to the centre of everything. It was quiet, and the bed was very comfortable. My only minor criticism - old school Sky TV... I took a chromecast with me to cast what we wanted to watch but it wouldn't work. There were no smart options on the TV, so we were left with old school Sky TV which was... interesting. But this was very minor, and everything that really matters was was 10/10.

10

Mark

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great room and view, and bed and sofa was extremely comfortable.

10

STEVYN

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful Views of the Lake and very spacious units.

10

Gayathri

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were spacious, with great amenities and a fantastic view. The location was incredibly convenient, with easy walking access to restaurants and stores. However, the air conditioning is located in the living room and struggles to cool one of the bedrooms, even with the door open. Additionally, one staff member was rude during checkout, which was disappointing.

8

Cynthia

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Did not care for our room which was on the bottom floor next to the driveway. Not conducive to being outside on the small patio. Felt like we could get hit by a car at any moment.

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JOHN

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet room with pleasant staff. King bed was comfy and great view of lake inTaupo. Tv was small and shower stsll was designed fpr wheel chair access making the bathroom tight.

10

Phil

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Room was nice and quiet. Great view over the lake.

8

Ray

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A wee bit far to walk to CBD. Set back from main road was good. Needs new Sofa in the lounge. Beds comfortable.

10

Rosanna

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable and plenty of space. Gorgeous views over Lake Taupo. Free laundry facilities were super helpful too!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, including flexible check-in and attentive managers. There are occasional criticisms about an unfriendly interaction or missed follow-up on a lost item.

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Jackie

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice with comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would like to see air conditioner in bedroom.

10

tracy

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful place, loved sitting outside our room watching the Lake. Great location. Beach right across the street. Staff super nice and helpful.

10

J J

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sonya and Simon are wonderful hosts - they really made our stay an awesome experience. Thanks guys. The property itself is in a great location and the property was nice enough. But the standout really was the down to earth nature and hospitality of the managers - which made travelling with kids, to a family funeral, in winter, that much more bearable. Thanks guys.

10

Michael

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arthur at reception was wonderful. Great location and view of the lake. Noise from the traffic didn’t bother us at all but there are units back from the street if needed. Taupo is such a beautiful town😊

10

Jeff and Ros

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Excellent service providing any little extras we requested. Very helpful staff and management.

10

Gayathri

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were spacious, with great amenities and a fantastic view. The location was incredibly convenient, with easy walking access to restaurants and stores. However, the air conditioning is located in the living room and struggles to cool one of the bedrooms, even with the door open. Additionally, one staff member was rude during checkout, which was disappointing.

8

Rayon

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was pretty standard, nothing special and nothing bad about it. Nice view of the lake out the front. I left something of value behind when I left, it clearly had my name on it. I come back later that evening to see if it was there, and it was and returned it to me. I was disappointed that they actually didn't contact me, considering, I was the last one to use that room, and my name was clearly on it. My bad for forgetting it, but in this day and age of customer service, it should be normal to contact clients if things are left behind.

10

William

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at Sails on the Lake were top notch, everyone was so nice and helpful! We loved the location as it was right across from the public beach and super close to downtown shops and restaurants! We also loved the kitchen setups in the rooms to make a quick breakfast or dinner before our busy days! Would 100% recommend this resort to anyone traveling in the area!

10

Iuko

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The view is very beautiful I love it. I will definitely stay there next time. The property is clean, tidy and easy parking,I recommend it to all. The old folks in the front office are amazing and friendly people.

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Mohammed

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in cooks have been more friendly as one is paying more than $300 a night. I would rather stay at a resort then to be greated like we were.

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Location

Across from Lake Taupo’s beach with scenic views, generally a 10–20 minute walk or a short drive to town and dining. Many appreciate the quiet setting; a few find it a long walk.

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Jason

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant little place to stay. Clean, comfortable, when we checked in they'd already put the heat pump on for us (it was quite cold) which was a nice touch. They offered milk for coffee as well. Its the little things that make a difference here. Location - right on the lake, and a 10min walk to the centre of everything. It was quiet, and the bed was very comfortable. My only minor criticism - old school Sky TV... I took a chromecast with me to cast what we wanted to watch but it wouldn't work. There were no smart options on the TV, so we were left with old school Sky TV which was... interesting. But this was very minor, and everything that really matters was was 10/10.

10

Megan

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room and amenities, really good location!

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Alan

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and I stayed at the Sails for three nights in October 2023. We loved the place, especially the lovely view of the Lake that we woke to each morning. Our unit was a one-bedroom and had everything we could possibly need. The rooms were clean and very well maintained and the Hotel personnel were very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of free parking available and the area was very safe. The only issue was that the hotel is far from downtown and not walkable, but it didn't really bother us as there was plenty of free parking in the town, and being so far away meant that the area around the hotel is very quiet; we slept like babies for the three nights. We are very happy that we chose the Sails.

10

Carl

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms. Comfortable bed, and living space. Right next to lake. A short walk to restaurants and shopping, but away from crowds. I highly recommend

8

Rick

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

1.7 Km walk to restaurants and town. Great Lake views.

8

Fiona

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly and the property was clean and tidy. It was quiet despite being on the main road, and very walkable to food and drink options.

10

Phil

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Room was nice and quiet. Great view over the lake.

6

Sumev

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Across the road in front of lake ( far end) along with so many other Motels. 22 min walk to restaurants.

8

Jo

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view across the lake, clean comfortable apartment. Bit of a stroll to restaurants and bars but lovely views.

10

Michael

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right on the lake. Clean and comfortable.

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Dining

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Jason

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant little place to stay. Clean, comfortable, when we checked in they'd already put the heat pump on for us (it was quite cold) which was a nice touch. They offered milk for coffee as well. Its the little things that make a difference here. Location - right on the lake, and a 10min walk to the centre of everything. It was quiet, and the bed was very comfortable. My only minor criticism - old school Sky TV... I took a chromecast with me to cast what we wanted to watch but it wouldn't work. There were no smart options on the TV, so we were left with old school Sky TV which was... interesting. But this was very minor, and everything that really matters was was 10/10.

10

Belinda

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly service and clean apartment. Lovely comfy bed and had everything we needed for a comfy night sleep. easy 15 minute walk to dining along the lake.

8

Peter

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is well located with beach and walkways over the road. Also not far from main restaurants and shopping centre. Excellent views of the lake

8

Rick

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

1.7 Km walk to restaurants and town. Great Lake views.

10

steven

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

very good layout for the rooms. No food available and a bit of a walk to get any

8

Fiona

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly and the property was clean and tidy. It was quiet despite being on the main road, and very walkable to food and drink options.

10

William

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at Sails on the Lake were top notch, everyone was so nice and helpful! We loved the location as it was right across from the public beach and super close to downtown shops and restaurants! We also loved the kitchen setups in the rooms to make a quick breakfast or dinner before our busy days! Would 100% recommend this resort to anyone traveling in the area!

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Eddie

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location .. friendly and accommodating staff .. easy walk to coffee - The Steaming Bean has the perfect coffee .. thanks Sails on the Lake

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Jo

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view across the lake, clean comfortable apartment. Bit of a stroll to restaurants and bars but lovely views.

10

Gary

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, lake view and walking distance to town

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $108	2 $149	3 $116	4 $118	5 $121	6 $154	7 $151
8 $122	9 $120	10 $119	11 $152	12 $122	13 $151	14 $153
15 $153	16 $143	17 $120	18 $112	19 $119	20 $153	21 $152
22 $120	23 $121	24 $155	25 $125	26 $121	27 $153	28 $153
29 $112	30 $125

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