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The Reef Resort - Heritage Collection

Taupo · Hotel ★★★

Overview

Enjoy a range of amenities at this upscale motel, including an outdoor pool, spa tub, and bicycle rentals. Amenities also include complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a picnic area. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library are also available. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request). Relax in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions with digital programming. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences such as desks and electric kettles are provided, and housekeeping is offered daily. Located in Taupo (Waipahihi), The Reef Resort is within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This motel is 0. 8 miles from Taupo Hot Springs and 1. 3 miles from Three Mile Bay. The preferred airport is Taupo (TUO), 3. 2 miles from the property.

Rooms

  • Apartment, up to 10 guests
  • Double room, up to 4 guests
  • Room, up to 10 guests
  • Studio, up to 5 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour (14:00–20:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library

Entertainment & pools

  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Picnic

Good to know

  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age (21)

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
21

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport928 km
  • Milford Sound947 km
  • Te Anau1016 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)1033 km
  • Invercargill1065 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in North Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

Lake Terrace, 219
3330 Taupo

Meal plans listed: Room Only

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-08.