Sails On The Lake

3.5 star property

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Mountain view
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Mountain view
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
One Bedroom Lake View Suite  | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spa Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Premium Spa Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sails On The Lake

Lakefront motel in Taupo with free parking
This smoke-free motel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues.
Sails On The Lake offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sails On The Lake. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Taupo Hot Springs and a few minutes from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp
Sails On The Lake offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Sails On The Lake also features laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Taupo motel is smoke free.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Sails On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 705 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eunni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was nice and comfy! Great proximity to town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakefront views
Clean and functional apartment style accommodation with lakefront views. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located motel
Sails was exactly what we wanted. Clean, well located, comfy bed, economic. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nakeya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the sails on the lake! Room was very clean, it was warm, had everything we needed, awesome service from the lovely guy in reception, the view of the lake was beautiful to wake up to and a bonus that it is 10min walk to town. No complaints! 10/10! Would recommend 100 percent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed apartment, with a lovely view of the lake. Everything worked and it was beautifully clean and tidy. Didn’t expect our beds to be made up each day - great surprise and service. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was good however the wi-fi was very slow at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quick visit in Taupo
Quick and easy check in, convenient off street parking, clean and comfortable room with view of the lake across the road. Had everything we needed for a nice night during our couple of days in Taupo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was nice and quiet. Great view over the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized unit, with free laundry facilities which was a bonus. Lovely view out to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

WJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly manager, great view, great location, very nice room, spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean. Off street parking. Friendly staff. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent housekeeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANTONY

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Ruby the cat was fun. You can walk to town in about 10 minutes and ubers are very easy to get. The lake to right across the road. Very clean and nice motel with good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024