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Sails On The Lake

3.5 star property

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Studio, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV
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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV
One Bedroom Lake View Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $113
$98 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪9 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
(12 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spa Studio

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Apartment, 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
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Spa Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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About the neighborhood

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.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬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 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
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

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

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. 512 out of 768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 768 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and amenities, really good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lochlin

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, comfortable and quiet. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean apartment. Kind staff. Excellent amenities with a view to die for. Loved every moment, will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed to do some washing here as we had been travelling for over a week. Unfortunately the washing machine was out of action but the house manager allowed us to us the hotels washing machine so helpful and accommodating would recommend this hotel/ motel. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jianyong

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

don

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, value for money and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Len

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronel

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024