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8.3

979 reviews

The Cove

213 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3010, NZ

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8.3

979 reviews

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From

$90

Call for great rates

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Skiing

Pet Friendly

Beachfront

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Hot tub

The Cove

Welcome to The Cove, a charming 3-star motel located right on the beach at 213 Lake Terrace in Taupo, New Zealand. Just a short 1.5mi distance from the city center, this pet-friendly accommodation offers stunning lake and mountain views that are sure to take your breath away. With prices starting at just $90, it's a steal for all the amenities it provides.

The Cove features free wifi, air conditioning, a hot tub, and private parking for your convenience. Whether you're into skiing or golfing at the nearby course, there's something for everyone. The rooms are soundproof and non-smoking, with kitchenettes and free toiletries included. Relax on your private balcony or terrace as you take in the picturesque surroundings.

With almost a thousand reviews from satisfied guests, The Cove is a highly-rated choice for travelers looking for a peaceful retreat in Taupo. Enjoy the beachfront location, the tranquil atmosphere, and the top-notch service provided at this lovely motel. Book your stay now and experience the beauty of New Zealand's Lake Terrace firsthand.

At The Cove, your comfort is our top priority, and every room is designed to offer a relaxing retreat during your stay in Taupo. With a variety of room types to choose from, whether you prefer a cozy studio or a spacious suite, we have something for everyone. Enjoy the tranquility of the beach right at your doorstep and wake up to the soothing sounds of the waves. Our rooms are non-smoking and feature soundproofing to ensure a peaceful night's sleep.

Indulge in a touch of luxury with our Executive Studio, boasting a generous 861 square feet of space for you to unwind. Revel in the expansive room, complete with a King size bed for a restful sleep. If you're looking for a little extra pampering, consider our Premium Suite with a Private Hot Tub, where you can soak away your cares while enjoying the stunning views of Lake Taupo. Feel at home with the spacious suites that feature cozy seating areas and modern amenities to enhance your stay.

Step outside onto your private balcony or terrace and soak in the breathtaking views of Lake Taupo and the surrounding mountains. Watch the sun dip below the horizon as you relax with a drink in hand, enjoying the fresh air and peaceful ambiance. With almost a thousand satisfied guests raving about their stay at The Cove, you can rest assured that your visit will be nothing short of exceptional. Come experience the beauty and tranquility of New Zealand's Lake Terrace at The Cove. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in this idyllic setting.

Closest airports

Taupo Airport

2.3mi

Rotorua Airport

43.1mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Pet Friendly

Beachfront

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Soundproof rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

Terrace

Patio

Balcony

Soundproof

Bathtub

Private Bathroom

Parking On Site

Rooms

Suite with Private Hot Tub with Disability Access

1 Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

400 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

x5

Indulge in comfort and luxury in our Suite with Private Hot Tub, perfect for up to 5 adults. Enjoy the tranquil terrace and balcony, along with modern amenities like air conditioning and soundproof walls.

Small Studio Compact

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Cozy Small Studio Compact offering a double bed with stunning lake and mountain views. Enjoy air conditioning, soundproofing, and a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable stay.

Triple Studio

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

x3

Escape to our Triple Studio, a spacious 291 sqft retreat for up to 3 adults, with a comfortable Twin and Queen size bed. Enjoy modern amenities like air conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom.

Small Studio with Balcony

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Charming small studio with a cozy double bed, offering stunning views of the lake and mountains from the private balcony. Enjoy a soundproof space with a kitchenette and free toiletries. Ideal for 2 adults.

Executive Studio

1 King Size Bed

860 sqft

Lake view

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x3

Indulge in luxury in our spacious 861 sqft Executive Studio suite with a stunning lake view and a comfortable king size bed, perfect for up to 3 adults. Complete with a kitchenette and free toiletries, this suite promises a serene and stylish stay.

Suite with Private Hot Tub

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

x4

Indulge in comfort and luxury in our Suite with Private Hot Tub, featuring a cozy queen-size bed, a spacious 398 sqft area for 4 adults, and relaxing amenities like a private terrace and bathtub.

Premium Suite with Private Hot Tub

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Lake view

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x4

Indulge in luxury in our Premium Suite with a private hot tub and stunning lake view. This 398 sqft suite accommodates 4 adults, features a king size bed, sofa bed, and a range of premium amenities.

Guest reviews

8.3

979 reviews

From

$90

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Location

9

Facilities

8.4

Staff

9

Value for money

8.2

WiFi quality

8.9

Featured reviews:

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Sarah

8.2

January 2024

The property is in a great spot so nice to be right by the lake and not have to get over the road. The guy that we dealt with was awesome really accomodating and informative. The rooms were cleaned everyday with fresh towels and restocked. The room was quiet and airy. Nice to have the spa on the balcony. Easy to check in and made our stay stress free.

We were a family of 4 and the two kids had to share a double pull out bed. This meant that when the kids went to sleep we had no tv in our room to watch tv and chill. The last night we got a takeaway and eating in the room was difficult as the only seating in the room was the bed. The only other thing was apart from the rail outside on the balcony there was no where to hang wet towels and togs from being at the lake… really needed a clothes horse or something.

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Jianlin

8.2

October 2023

The service attitude of the hotel is very friendly. The front desk staff paid attention to the needs of the remarks. The room facilities are relatively complete.Plenty of parking spaces are available, and it's close to the lake and business district.

The main private SPA does not allow you to see the lake view from the SPA pool, and the massage function of the SPA pool is out of order. The hotel has a long history. Although it was renovated in 2014, the traces of time can still be seen. There are flaws in the hygiene and cleanliness. The WIFI password book that the staff specifically informed was dirty and had oil stains and hair left on it.

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Demi

9.1

January 2024

Very large room, friendly and helpful staff, good location, comfy bed, generous with toiletries and coffee etc. in room, easy check in and check out, free parking right outside the entrance

Our room had no opening windows and was quite dark all day due to the tinted windows which I don't think was mentioned in the room description and I had trouble finding enough lighting to do my makeup but it still had a lovely lake views and I would still stay in this room again.

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David

8.2

January 2024

Spacious and comfortable room with spa, a little dated but had everything you needed for a short stay. Nice big comfy bed.

Other than a good-sized wardrobe there was no storage for your clothes whatsoever. No shelves, No drawers anywhere, other than one shallow drawer either side of the bed. No luggage rack either, so had to live out of our suitcases on the floor. Same in the bathroom however there was ample bench space there.

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Linda

9.1

September 2023

We had a suite which we had not asked for but it worked well. there was also a spa on part of the balcony area which was lovely. The bed was comfortable and the room were spacious. The location was handy to town. There was free parking beside the hotel for our car.

I asked for a hotel that did breakfast but it doesn't do it everyday here which we had not expected so the first day we went into town for breakfast at Dixie Browns which was a nice meal.

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Alison

8.2

June 2023

Room was massive, bed/pillows extremely comfortable, location was great for us (southern end close to motorway), room was very clean and comfortable.

Bathroom was very small, no room for toilet bags and only one person could use at a time. Cafe is only open for breakfast and lunch, however we did walk down the road to the Millennium which wasn't too far. We were expecting something a bit more upmarket due to the Cove's reputation and cost of the room - were disappointed in that regard.

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Janne

8.2

February 2024

Location was great. Parking on site very easy. Small compact room which met my needs on the night. Bed was very comfortable, and I loved the pillows. Shower had great pressure and the individual toiletries provided were a nice touch. Extremely clean and well-maintained property.

No lift and my room was upstairs, hate having to lug bags upstairs when travelling on my own.

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Helen

8.2

December 2023

Great location, lovely boutiquey feel, spacious room and comfy beds. Our room was roadside but the soundproofing was excellent and we didn't notice any noise. Didn't try the cafe but the menu looked nice.

It was a little strange to have kitchen amenities but no sink to rinse dishes and no table to eat at. The shower was also blocked so ended up standing in a puddle.

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Teriann

10

September 2023

The size & layout of the room, the comfort of the beds, the outdoor balcony, the private jacuzzi, the amount of towels provided. Have to say the stand outs were the sound proofed room & the amount of channels provided. I was actually able to watch a couple of great movies & documentaries while on holiday thanks to providing so many channels.

Couldn't fault anything.

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Jenny

10

January 2024

The staff went above and beyond to make sure that your stay was a memorable one. The photos on booking. Com regarding the room were exactly what the room was. We would definitely recommend the cove to others.

There was nothing we didn't like the room was perfect and so was the veiw. Nice peaceful location.

🇳🇿

Sarah

8.2

January 2024

8.2

The property is in a great spot so nice to be right by the lake and not have to get over the road. The guy that we dealt with was awesome really accomodating and informative. The rooms were cleaned everyday with fresh towels and restocked. The room was quiet and airy. Nice to have the spa on the balcony. Easy to check in and made our stay stress free.

We were a family of 4 and the two kids had to share a double pull out bed. This meant that when the kids went to sleep we had no tv in our room to watch tv and chill. The last night we got a takeaway and eating in the room was difficult as the only seating in the room was the bed. The only other thing was apart from the rail outside on the balcony there was no where to hang wet towels and togs from being at the lake… really needed a clothes horse or something.

🇳🇿

Jianlin

8.2

October 2023

8.2

The service attitude of the hotel is very friendly. The front desk staff paid attention to the needs of the remarks. The room facilities are relatively complete.Plenty of parking spaces are available, and it's close to the lake and business district.

The main private SPA does not allow you to see the lake view from the SPA pool, and the massage function of the SPA pool is out of order. The hotel has a long history. Although it was renovated in 2014, the traces of time can still be seen. There are flaws in the hygiene and cleanliness. The WIFI password book that the staff specifically informed was dirty and had oil stains and hair left on it.

🇳🇿

Demi

9.1

January 2024

9.1

Very large room, friendly and helpful staff, good location, comfy bed, generous with toiletries and coffee etc. in room, easy check in and check out, free parking right outside the entrance

Our room had no opening windows and was quite dark all day due to the tinted windows which I don't think was mentioned in the room description and I had trouble finding enough lighting to do my makeup but it still had a lovely lake views and I would still stay in this room again.

🇦🇺

David

8.2

January 2024

8.2

Spacious and comfortable room with spa, a little dated but had everything you needed for a short stay. Nice big comfy bed.

Other than a good-sized wardrobe there was no storage for your clothes whatsoever. No shelves, No drawers anywhere, other than one shallow drawer either side of the bed. No luggage rack either, so had to live out of our suitcases on the floor. Same in the bathroom however there was ample bench space there.

🇳🇿

Linda

9.1

September 2023

9.1

We had a suite which we had not asked for but it worked well. there was also a spa on part of the balcony area which was lovely. The bed was comfortable and the room were spacious. The location was handy to town. There was free parking beside the hotel for our car.

I asked for a hotel that did breakfast but it doesn't do it everyday here which we had not expected so the first day we went into town for breakfast at Dixie Browns which was a nice meal.

🇳🇿

Alison

8.2

June 2023

8.2

Room was massive, bed/pillows extremely comfortable, location was great for us (southern end close to motorway), room was very clean and comfortable.

Bathroom was very small, no room for toilet bags and only one person could use at a time. Cafe is only open for breakfast and lunch, however we did walk down the road to the Millennium which wasn't too far. We were expecting something a bit more upmarket due to the Cove's reputation and cost of the room - were disappointed in that regard.

🇳🇿

Janne

8.2

February 2024

8.2

Location was great. Parking on site very easy. Small compact room which met my needs on the night. Bed was very comfortable, and I loved the pillows. Shower had great pressure and the individual toiletries provided were a nice touch. Extremely clean and well-maintained property.

No lift and my room was upstairs, hate having to lug bags upstairs when travelling on my own.

🇯🇵

Helen

8.2

December 2023

8.2

Great location, lovely boutiquey feel, spacious room and comfy beds. Our room was roadside but the soundproofing was excellent and we didn't notice any noise. Didn't try the cafe but the menu looked nice.

It was a little strange to have kitchen amenities but no sink to rinse dishes and no table to eat at. The shower was also blocked so ended up standing in a puddle.

🇳🇿

Teriann

10

September 2023

10

The size & layout of the room, the comfort of the beds, the outdoor balcony, the private jacuzzi, the amount of towels provided. Have to say the stand outs were the sound proofed room & the amount of channels provided. I was actually able to watch a couple of great movies & documentaries while on holiday thanks to providing so many channels.

Couldn't fault anything.

🇳🇿

Jenny

10

January 2024

10

The staff went above and beyond to make sure that your stay was a memorable one. The photos on booking. Com regarding the room were exactly what the room was. We would definitely recommend the cove to others.

There was nothing we didn't like the room was perfect and so was the veiw. Nice peaceful location.

Points of Interest Around The Cove

Attractions

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

0.8mi

Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings

1mi

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

1.3mi

Taupo Museum

1.7mi

Huka Falls

3.9mi

Craters of the Moon

4.1mi

Mt. Tauhara

4.2mi

Huka Prawn Park

5.3mi

Wairakei Terraces and Thermal Health Spa

5.5mi

Lake Taupo

8.7mi

Orakei Korako

16.1mi

Volcanic Activity Centre

24.5mi

Tongariro River

26.9mi

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

28.6mi

Lady Knox Geyser

28.7mi

Attractions

Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

0.8mi

Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings

1mi

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

1.3mi

Taupo Museum

1.7mi

Huka Falls

3.9mi

Craters of the Moon

4.1mi

Mt. Tauhara

4.2mi

Huka Prawn Park

5.3mi

Wairakei Terraces and Thermal Health Spa

5.5mi

Lake Taupo

8.7mi

Orakei Korako

16.1mi

Volcanic Activity Centre

24.5mi

Tongariro River

26.9mi

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

28.6mi

Lady Knox Geyser

28.7mi

Airports

Taupo Airport

2.3mi

Rotorua Airport

43.1mi

Amenities of The Cove

Skiing

Pet Friendly

Beachfront

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Soundproof rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Free toiletries

Terrace

Patio

Balcony

Soundproof

Bathtub

Private Bathroom

Parking On Site

Amenities of The Cove

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Toilet with grab rails

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Beach

Canoeing

Additional fee

Cycling

Offsite

Fishing

Additional fee

Golf course

Additional fee

Hiking

Free

Horseback riding

Additional fee

Skiing

Offsite

Bathroom

Bathrobe

Bathtub

Bathtub or shower

Free toiletries

Hairdryer

Private Bathroom

Shower

Toilet

Toilet paper

Towels

Bedroom

Alarm clock

Linens

Wardrobe or closet

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Free

Food & Drink

Coffee house on site

Tea/Coffee maker

Food & drink safety

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Air conditioning

Carpeted

Electric blankets

Facilities for disabled guests

Family rooms

Heating

Ironing facilities

Non-smoking rooms

Pet Friendly

Smoke-free property

Soundproof

Soundproof rooms

Tile/Marble floor

Internet

Free wifi

Kitchen

Dining table

Electric kettle

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

Microwave

Refrigerator

Toaster

Living Area

Dining area

Sitting area

Sofa

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV

Radio

Satellite channels

TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Beachfront

Outdoor furniture

Patio

Terrace

Parking

Free Private Parking

Parking On Site

Free

Room Amenities

Iron

Socket near the bed

Sofa bed

Safety & security

24-hour security

CCTV outside property

Fire extinguishers

Key access

Key card access

Safe

Free

Security alarm

Smoke alarms

Safety features

Access to healthcare professionals

First aid kits available

Spa

Hot tub

View

City view

Lake view

Mountain view

Stay rules - The Cove

From

$90
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Cove

Is there parking at The Cove?

Yes, guests staying at The Cove hotel can enjoy the convenience of free private on-site parking without needing to make a reservation.

How much does a stay at The Cove cost?

Accommodations at The Cove can start from $90. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

Which room categories can I book at The Cove?

At The Cove hotel, guests can choose from a variety of rooms including Suites, Studios, and Triple rooms. The rooms range in size from 172 sqft to 861 sqft, accommodating 2 to 5 adults. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and bed sizes vary from Double to King size. Some rooms also feature private hot tubs.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Cove?

At The Cove hotel, guests can enjoy various leisure amenities. They can spend their time skiing in the winter, relaxing in the hot tub, and taking in the stunning views of the lake and mountains. The hotel's beachfront location provides the opportunity to unwind on the beach, while the golf course offers a recreational activity. Additionally, the air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and soundproofing ensure a comfortable stay. For guests traveling with pets, the hotel is pet-friendly, allowing them to bring their furry companions along for the vacation. With private parking available on-site and wheelchair-accessible facilities, guests can conveniently explore the surrounding area.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Cove?

At The Cove, only cash is accepted as a payment option. Credit cards are not valid at The Cove as a form of payment.