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Sails On The Lake

3.5 star property

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
$126
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Explore the area

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

Room options

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32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

One Bedroom Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Spa Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | 2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sails On The Lake

3.5-star motel in Taupō Central
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 barbecue grills.
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.
Sails On The Lake features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly motel also offers laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sails On The Lake is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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

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

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
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Reviews

Sails On The Lake Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 736 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay. Comfortable and clean. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivneet

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure staying at sails on the lake, we enjoyed everything about the place. Clean and tidy, service was great and the lakefront views are amazing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Olaf

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price paid it was pretty outdated paint work was tired and complex it self looked tired too. I stayed in room 13 the bath was quickly filled which was great however a good scrub of the bath tub couldn't hurt. By check in no toilet paper in the room which can happen I would say. The couch was a foldable bed which we didn't need however it was not that great to sit on due to the framing underneath. I am pretty sure that I could here sparking of a electric plug or light I only heard it ones but couldn't smell anything. All in all I won't be staying there any more. I booked the room on based on reviews however I don't believe that the reviews are correct which where entered. P.s. it is walkable when your fit and don't have kids with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome hosts

Sonya and Simon are wonderful hosts - they really made our stay an awesome experience. Thanks guys. The property itself is in a great location and the property was nice enough. But the standout really was the down to earth nature and hospitality of the managers - which made travelling with kids, to a family funeral, in winter, that much more bearable. Thanks guys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john m

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was comfortable and very clean. Had all the amenities we needed for an overnight stay. Easy check-in and check-out. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. The owner was so kind and gave many excellent suggestions of places to eat and other places to visit - some of which I didn’t find on the regular websites, but which were well worth it. The location was lovely, just across the lake. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service and clean apartment. Lovely comfy bed and had everything we needed for a comfy night sleep. easy 15 minute walk to dining along the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect water front location, close to the town centre and restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable with all the essentials you could need. Staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decor is very tired but comfortable enough
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position across from the lake. Lovely staff and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVYN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Views of the Lake and very spacious units.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Has a beautiful view, nice facilities and easy check in/out
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit of mould in the bathroom and generally needs a bit of a spruce up. Couch was very uncomfortable but bed was nice and plenty of room. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Veronique

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lake view, had everything we needed, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and just across from the lake for a swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

The property is well located with beach and walkways over the road. Also not far from main restaurants and shopping centre. Excellent views of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025