Experience the charm of Taupo at Sails On The Lake, where lush gardens and golf courses meet. Enjoy a round of golf, take advantage of barbecue grills or dry cleaning services. With free in-room WiFi, luggage storage and helpful staff leave a lasting impression on previous guests.
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Spa Thermal Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Malabar Beyond India - 19 min walk
Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - 8 min walk
Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - 10 min walk
Dixie Brown's - 19 min walk
About this property
Sails On The Lake
Sails On The Lake offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Dutch, English
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing lessons nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
36 holes of golf
Accessibility
Low-height worktop and sink
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Best Western Sails Motor
Best Western Sails Motor Lodge
Best Western Sails Motor Lodge Taupo
Best Western Sails Motor Taupo
Sails Motor Lodge Taupo
Sails Lake Motel Taupo
Sails Motor Taupo
Sails Motor
Quality Inn Sails Taupo Hotel Taupo
Sails Lake Motel
Sails Lake Taupo
Sails Lake
Quality Inn Sails Taupo Hotel
Sails On The Lake Motel
Sails On The Lake Taupo
Sails On The Lake Motel Taupo
Frequently asked questions
Does Sails On The Lake offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sails On The Lake does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sails On The Lake?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sails On The Lake?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sails On The Lake?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sails On The Lake and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Sails On The Lake also has a garden.
What's the area around Sails On The Lake like?
Sails On The Lake is in Taupō Central, a short 7-minute drive from Taupo (TUO) and 11 minutes' walk from Lake Taupo.
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Sails On The Lake Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Great place, value for money and wonderful hosts.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
Amazing place.
Beautiful place, loved sitting outside our room watching the Lake. Great location. Beach right across the street. Staff super nice and helpful.
tracy
tracy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
NZ road trip
Lovely apartment / motel right on lake Taupo.
Large space with very comfortable bed and decent sized shower room with powerful shower.
Owners were lovely , friendly and helpful.
Good communal barby and a lovely outside seating area.
Definitely stay again.
Nick
Nick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Feb 2025
Perfect beachside spot
The staff at Sails on the Lake were top notch, everyone was so nice and helpful! We loved the location as it was right across from the public beach and super close to downtown shops and restaurants! We also loved the kitchen setups in the rooms to make a quick breakfast or dinner before our busy days! Would 100% recommend this resort to anyone traveling in the area!
William
William, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Mar 2025
Hojo
Staff very friendly and laundry facility very handy. Could have done better with parking lot as it impeded our water view, which is what we purchased at this location for.
Howard
Howard, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2024
Bed was nice and comfy! Great proximity to town centre.
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Lakefront views
Clean and functional apartment style accommodation with lakefront views. Great stay.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Quiet, clean, convenient
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2024
Great views.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Dec 2024
Private and quiet.
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Great location. Room was nice and quiet. Great view over the lake.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Enjoyed our stay.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2023
Great place to stay
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug 2024
Friendly manager, great view, great location, very nice room, spa bath.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Great place
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Good sized unit, with free laundry facilities which was a bonus. Lovely view out to the lake.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jan 2023
Enjoyed our stay
Dean
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
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!
Nakeya
Nakeya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2024
Great location and room was really clean, decent size and outstanding views across the lake. Enjoyed our stay.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
Fabulous view, great checkin.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2023
Great location easy parking
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Sep 2024
It was great experience
Arun
Arun, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
wonderful
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2023
This was a great location and very friendly staff.