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About this property

The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodations on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub. The modern units have either lake, mountain or pool views and all include a spa bath and a well-equipped kitchenette. Modern amenities include air conditioning and TV reception. The Reef Resort facilities include the nearby golf course, ski storage and a BBQ area. Guests can enjoy popular fishing spots and extreme sports like skydiving nearby. The resort offers free private parking on site.

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

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    The staff were extremely helpful and gave good guidance, and the hot thermal pools were an unexpected treat
  • Tracy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean. Great views. Good facilities and accommodating staff
  • Kathryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We love the pool and garden area and the cleanliness of the place, plus the chilled out and friendly vibe.
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Location on lake was lovely. Jennie was awesome!!!
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    We loved our stay at The Reef Resort. The room was fantastic, and the pools were amazing. The hotel has friendly staff and an excellent location, right on the lake. Easy to access and close to food options.
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our room and in fact all the areas we saw were immaculate and so clean and well looked after. We didn't get to use the pool or have breakfast at the hotel but the pool looked excellent and breakfast smelled wonderful!
  • Tracy
    United States United States
    Clean, easily accessible, right on the lake, washer and dryer facilities
  • Lynn
    United States United States
    Beautiful room, we were upgraded to a one bedroom. Very spacious, with nice decor. Large, comfortable bed. Great shower. Very nice kitchen. We loved the warm pool and thermal spa. Also loved being on the lakefront. This is a great place to stay!...
  • Kathy
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were huge with a small kitchenette, access to laundry in the hotel and the pool / hot tub area was fabulous. Easy access to the lake beside the hotel and a fabulous walk along the lake also.
  • Sonia
    Canada Canada
    We loved the friendly front desk staff, spacious apartment, and great warm pool and hot tub with a view of the lake from our balcony.

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 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 21:00, please contact the property prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

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