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    The Reef Resort - Heritage Collection

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    #5 of 68 Hotels in Taupo
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    219 Lake Terrace | Town Center, Taupo, New Zealand
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    219 Lake Terrace Town Center, Taupo New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Air Conditioning
    Beachfront
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    4 Star accommodation
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    About
    Description
    We offer modern, clean, quiet and comfortable motel accommodation right on the edge of Lake Taupo, New Zealand. We have a range of room options from studio suites to one Bedroom Units all with spa baths and …More heat pumps.to luxury three bedroom apartments with thermal spa pools. We have free on-site parking, a heated swimming pool, a thermal pool, free high speed fibre WiFi, and most rooms come with breath-taking views of the lake and surround mountains. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free Parking
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Spa
    Air Conditioning
    Breakfast Available
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Heated pool
    Hot Tub
    Laundry Service
    Microwave
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Refrigerator in room
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Wheelchair Access
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Awards & Recognition
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Spa
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    On the Beach
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    Family
    ,
    Luxury
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    Romantic
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    Business
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Travellers' Choice2018 Winner
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Spa
    ,
    On the Beach
    ,
    Family
    ,
    Luxury
    ,
    Romantic
    ,
    Business
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    21
    Price range
    US$101 - US$184 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    The Reef Hotel Taupo
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    Reef Hotel Taupo
    Location
    New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Taupo District > Taupo
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    All reviews spa bath lake taupo lake view recommend this resort great resort pool area nice pool pool and hot tub studio room top floor main town two nights min walk plunger coffee bed was very comfortable the kitchen would definitely stay here again
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Wonderful place to stay

    What a fabulous place to stay. We really loved the heated pool. So nice after a day skiing and it is a super pool. The staff are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Spotless room and great views of the lake. A super place to stay...More

    Thank megancI110HQ
    Response from SharonAndRobBell, Manager at The Reef Resort - Heritage CollectionResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear megancl110HQ Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to write one. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the pool. ( I have to admit, it is a lovely pool to relax in after a...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Quality accommodation and friendly service - The unbeatable combination

    This was our third stay but first review. We got an excellent deal on line and that meant the room faced the road and there was no lake view. However, the room was immaculate, modern and very, very spacious. It had a fully equipped kitchenette...More

    Thank Davidv6397
    Response from SharonAndRobBell, Manager at The Reef Resort - Heritage CollectionResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi David Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay here with us and hopefully, you will come back and stay in the future. Once again, thank you so...More

    Reviewed 23 August 2018 via mobile
    Great Family Stay

    Stayed here during August with my family of four (2 adults, 2 kids) the room was well heated and spacious the besd were massive and comfortable! Staff were very friendly and accomodating and the pools and spa were perfect temperature.More

    1  Thank BeauCollings
    Response from SharonAndRobBell, Manager at The Reef Resort - Heritage CollectionResponded 25 August 2018

    Hi BeauCollings Thank you so much for taking the time to review the Reef Resort! We really appreciate hearing from guests that have stayed with us. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay here with us and your family enjoyed the pools. It...More

    Reviewed 21 August 2018
    Amazing Service

    Extremely good value for money! Very clean and modern, I stayed in a lake view studio (Amazing views!), great Wifi / Internet capabilities & best of all, the owners provide the ultimate in service. Couldn't speak highly enough. My experience was brilliant. A++More

    Thank ElliotH78
    Response from SharonAndRobBell, Manager at The Reef Resort - Heritage CollectionResponded 22 August 2018

    Hi Elliot H Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay here with us. We loved having you to stay and look forward to having you return to stay again in the future. The Lake Views...More

    Reviewed 2 August 2018
    lovely stay

    My partner & I had a weekend here recently to celebrate a birthday. We absolutely loved our room on the 1st floor although being called a lake view room showed a bit of license as it was more of a lake glimpse! Aside from that,...More

    Thank diver201
    Response from SharonAndRobBell, Manager at The Reef Resort - Heritage CollectionResponded 3 August 2018

    Hi diver201 We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay here at the Reef Resort in Taupo and thank you for such a wonderful review. We are pleased that the birthday celebration was a fabulous weekend away for you both. We look forward to being...More

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    Response from SharonAndRobBell | Property representative |
    Hi there.... There is no Sulpur smell around the Reef Resort Warmest Regards Sharon
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    yes it is possible. We think this would take you about 15 minutes each way.
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    Response from AucklandShar | Reviewed this property |
    Reef resort is in a central location. Easy walking distance to Taupo township but away from the immediate hustle and bustle. Nicely located on the lake edge with fantastic views across the lake to the mountains. Nov/Dec is... More
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    "Poolside or lake view apartment but our cheaper option was of the same high standard"
    Davidv6397
    4 weeks ago
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    "Anything with a view of the lake is amazing - rooms are very modern even if you dont have lake view."
    ElliotH78
    20 Aug 2018
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    "The rooms fronting the pools could be a bit noisy."
    diver201
    1 Aug 2018
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    "If you have luggage try to get a room on the check-in floor as there are no lifts up or down."
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    4 Jun 2018
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