Sails On The Lake

Property class: 3.5

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Studio, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
One Bedroom Lake View Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Premium Spa Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at Sails On The Lake in Taupō (Taupō Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. .This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Taupō Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sails On The Lake

Sails On The Lake offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is 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

Sails On The Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 766 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great - super accomodating and friendly. Rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jianyong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel near the lake. The lake is just across street. Room is ok, a little old, nothing fancy, but you get everything you need. 20 min walk to the town center, you get free parking inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed. Very convenient parking right in front of the room. Only negative was terrible wifi. It was ok in the bedroom but so weak in the living room (where we spent most time) it kept dropping out. I would suggest adding a booster in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lochlin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location clean rooms staff very pleasant spa bath amazing laundry facilities free including powder and softener . On the edge of the lake which was a bonus
View from the room
On the lake cruise
Sun set
Sunset
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice with comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would like to see air conditioner in bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Grand Junction

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Len, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, across from the lake, and easy to park at. Staff helped with several dinner suggestions as well with some extra items we forgot to bring. WiFi was spotty but good enough for email.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly folks running this place. We loved the view of the lake. It was just everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and plenty of space. Gorgeous views over Lake Taupo. Free laundry facilities were super helpful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff. The mini-kitchen is a good surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room super nice. Staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant one night stay in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet room with pleasant staff. King bed was comfy and great view of lake inTaupo. Tv was small and shower stsll was designed fpr wheel chair access making the bathroom tight.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes the apartment was spotlight, and the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammed, Whitby

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in cooks have been more friendly as one is paying more than $300 a night. I would rather stay at a resort then to be greated like we were.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great inside!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was perfect for our mini break. Cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sewon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025