Located on the edge of Lake Taupo, The Cove offers luxury rooms with satellite TV and either fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. It features a tour desk that can book local activities, including trout fishing, skydiving and mountain biking. Free parking is available on site. Renovated in 2014, The Cove Taupo is just 5 minutes’ drive from Waikato River, and 10 minutes’ drive from Taupo Golf Club and Taupo Airport. The famous Huka Falls are a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have free WiFi access, an alarm clock and a bathroom with guest toiletries. Some rooms also have a private balcony with a hot tub, or lovely lake views. The Cove is also home to The Wholesome Kitchen Cafe which offers breakfast and brunch menu, barista made coffee and a selection of sweet and savory options from Tuesday to Sunday. The cafe terrace provides stunning views across Lake Taupo.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The spa was clean and amazing, the room was fine and the kitchen facilities were nice. Cafe down the street was good and the view from it over the lake was amazing.
  • Pauline
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The customer service. They went the extra mile to accomodate our needs.
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Property was clean and tidy. Great views of the lake.
  • Stacy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had the best time, thank you to the cove Taupo. Hospitality was awesome, actually all of Taupo was fantastic. The bed at the Cove was Fabulous, thought I was in my own at home. Makes a big difference ZZZ. Keep it up
  • Kerry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous spot right on the lake, great views. Excellent cafe for breakfast
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The servicing was superb. And so generous with regular top ups of supplies for our room. Such a high standard. Was such a lovely place to stay at. Highly recommend staying here.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Scrupulously clean Front desk staff and cleaners were lovely I had the largest room ive ever been given with large comfy bed ,couch area ,dining table ,and a bar!
  • Joe
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Right by the lake. Not too far from the centre of town.
  • Drew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The view was amazing, the check in staff were friendly and helpful, the shower was amazing!! Room was clean and comfortable
  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    Good location, very friendly staff who upgraded us to a spa room at no extra charge. Quiet and comfortable rooms.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cove
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Cove takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. That's about £0. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Cove

  • Yes, The Cove is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Cove include:

    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Studio
  • The Cove is 1.7 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Cove on this page.

  • The Cove offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Beach
  • Check-in at The Cove is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Cove may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.