Name: The Reef Resort
Address: 219 Lake Terrace, 3351 Taupo, New Zealand, 219 Lake Terrace, Waikato, 3351, New Zealand
Rating: 9.1

The Reef Resort

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Reef Resort is a true lakefront luxury motel offering self‑contained accommodations directly on the edge of Lake Taupō, with no road between the property and the lake. The resort features modern units with lake, garden, or pool views, including premium 2‑Bedroom and 3‑Bedroom Luxury Lakefront Apartments. All accommodations includes a spa bath, a well‑equipped kitchenette, air‑conditioning, and modern amenities. Guests can enjoy two year‑round heated thermal pools — a heated freshwater swimming pool and a naturally heated thermal plunge pool — along with free private parking and a poolside BBQ area. Reef Resort provides direct access to the lakefront walkway and is ideal for families, couples, and business travelers seeking premium lakefront accommodations in Taupō.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Studio with Pool View 1 king bed
Luxury Studio with Lake View 1 queen bed
Studio with Lake View 1 queen bed
One-Bedroom Apartment with Pool View 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed
One-Bedroom Apartment with Lake View 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed
Studio 1 queen bed
Luxury Three-Bedroom Apartment - First Floor 1 king bed 1 king bed 2 twin beds
Luxury Two-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor 1 king bed 1 king bed 1 sofa bed
Luxury Studio with Pool View 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View 1 queen bed
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

Sally

New Zealand

“Lovely hosts, upgraded us from the room you had available. So nice to have a room with nice little extras to feel like more than just the stark rooms we experienced during the week.”

Steve

United Kingdom

“Very nice resort hotel right on the lake with heated pool and hot tub which were both lovely to use. Neither were busy during our stay. The rooms were a decent size and were well equipped. We had a room with a garden view which had no particular...”

Richard

United States

“Staff was professional, knowledgeable, polite, and very helpful. Enjoyed the pool and was able to access the beach directly from the facility. Next door was great for breakfast.”

Tracy

Spain

“I like the natural Jacuzzi however we were there for such a short time...it is hard to give a real review.”

Louis

United States

“Good location lakeside Large comfortable suite with kitchen”

Dmwinship

United States

“Jenny, the front desk/manager, was very helpful with side benefits for my local interests, the place was stocked with everything I would need, and more. One of the potential difficulties of a resort like this is the noise and chaos some families...”

Tracy

Spain

“We loved how we were so close to the water... and the springs and that you had the bikes available. was very surprised they were always available. I was driven to the airport by Ginny this was such service. Also I had left a few things in the...”

John

United Kingdom

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, unfortunately we did not get a Lake View but it was a short walk to the Lake with direct access from the resort and we spent most of our time outdoors anyway. The thermal pools were amazing after long days exploring...”

Catalina

United States

“The location was perfect for being on the lake. Clean rooms with a full kitchen. Comfortable beds. Helpful staff. Onsite parking.”

Ranjay

New Zealand

“We had an excellent family stay at this resort and couldn’t fault the experience. The fresh thermal pools were easily the best we’ve enjoyed—beautifully maintained, clean, and never overcrowded, which made them perfect for relaxing with the...”

Area info

Amenities of The Reef Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

The Reef Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

NZD 10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For guest arriving after 19:00, please contact the property prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Please inform The Reef Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

The Reef Resort