Name: Sails on the Lake
Address: 138 Lake Terrace, Taupō Central, Taupō, New Zealand, Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand
Rating: 8.88

Guest reviews

8.9

Fabulous

Based on 1,745 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

2%

Couple

59%

Family

29%

Group

6%

Solo

1%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

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.

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10

Megan

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room and amenities, really good location!

10

David

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Needed to do some washing here as we had been travelling for over a week. Unfortunately the washing machine was out of action but the house manager allowed us to us the hotels washing machine so helpful and accommodating would recommend this hotel/ motel. Would definitely stay here again

10

Megan

4 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless, comfortable and quiet. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay again!

10

Victoria

25 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great - super accomodating and friendly. Rooms were great

8

Jianyong

23 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Motel near the lake. The lake is just across street. Room is ok, a little old, nothing fancy, but you get everything you need. 20 min walk to the town center, you get free parking inside the hotel.

138 Lake Terrace, Taupō Central, Taupō, New Zealand

Location

With a stay at Sails On The Lake in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Taupō Hot Springs.

Lake Taupō(0.6 Miles)

Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre(1.2 Miles)

Taupō Museum and Art Gallery(1.2 Miles)

Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp(1.3 Miles)

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens(1.3 Miles)

Maori Carvings(1.4 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

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

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.

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

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.

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

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