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The Cove Taupo

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    12 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    16 min walk
  • Lake Taupo
    19 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Spa Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Spa Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Spa Suite Access

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Studio (1 x King and 1 Single beds)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Mini Studio Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Mini Studio Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mini Studio Compact | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Mini Studio Compact

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Cove Taupo

3.5-star motel in Waipahihi
This smoke-free motel features a coffee shop/cafe, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Cove Taupo offers 19 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach motel also offers tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Cove Taupo is a smoke-free property.

Espresso Cove - This beachfront café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso Cove

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Cove Motel Taupo
Cove Taupo
The Cove Hotel Taupo
Cove Taupo Motel
The Cove Taupo Motel
The Cove Taupo Taupo
The Cove Taupo Motel Taupo

The Cove Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 443 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 443 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all very good thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Spa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property worked for us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Was a little disappointed with the bathroom. The wash basin in our room was very badly cracked and needed replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bowas

Liked: Staff & service
I was not provided with parking and they did not confirm with us what time we are arriving
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave and Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation representing good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
Awesome nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs updating and then it would be such a lovely place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and quiet. Parking was always available. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, with comfortable beds. I noted an odd number of spoons and forks. The bathroom, albeit clean was rather tired and dated. There was paint that was cracked on the wall was non repaired damage to the sink and shower. There was also a lack of steam extractor fan that had obviously previously led to fire alarms if the bathroom door was left open.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gaye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size of our room.. Spacious Staff very pleasant.. need a new ironing board cover though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, johnstown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful and there was a nice walking trail along the water just outside the front door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanct

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff were very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with full requirements needed, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice spot to stay, centrally located in town. Had everything we needed, people are check in were nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Monika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced not good experience
Highly overpriced, not clean apartment/hotel? with very helpful stuff. The room - [ ] No table although it is an apartment with kitchen, so if you want to eat food, either you stand around microwave or? - [ ] No water tap in kitchen, so cleaning the dishes in bathroom maybe? - [ ] No cupboard to keep your clothes, only 4 clothes hanger provided and you can hang your clothes where you find a place for hangers - [ ] As there is no cupboard the ironing board stands next to the door. - [ ] No safety lock on door, not sure if the door is locked or not. The bathroom - [ ] Mold everywhere. As staff explained it is not mold only the crack covered by silicone but it is not, it is black mold in the shower and around the whole bathroom. - [ ] No extraction but there is a sign in bathroom to close the door while showering to avoid false fire alarm. - [ ] The mirror is on the window which has a view of the street. In case you switch on the light, from the street anyone can see what you do in bathroom. - [ ] The shower door opens as a 20 years old car without maintenance, so everyone will know when you start showering. People - [ ] When I told these concerns, they kindly offered me another room however when I looked at it, the same issue was there. They also offered refund if I want to leave so I guess this is not the first time when someone complained but they handled it well!
Mold around the shower
Dirty floor and door opening
Peeling paint at window and mold around
Privacy in bathroom…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff, great location and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly, the room was quite and clean, and the private outdoor spa pool was amazing to soak in. Good value for money over the Christmas break
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023