The Reef Resort Taupo

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Taupo
Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025
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✉️ info@accommodationtaupo.com

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📍 219 Lake Terrace

The Reef Resort Review

The Reef Resort Taupo is located approximately a 25-minute walk from Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort and features various recreational opportunities and a golf course. The property is situated 3 km from Taupo city centre and 5 km from Taupo airport.

A made-to-order breakfast is available each morning at the property. You may walk 5 minutes to Rose Garden Cafe or eat by The Wholesome Kitchen Ltd, located within 200 metres.

#LoveTaupo is less than 2.7 km away. There is easy access to the own beach.

You can get to Great Lake Taupo in a few minutes by car.

This resort offers rooms with views of the garden. Extras include a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.

Opp 77 Arrowsmith Ave bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is within close proximity of The Reef Resort.

Guests can enjoy a sunbathing terrace and an outdoor pool area for an extra charge. It has an outdoor pool and offers canoeing, horseback riding, and mini golf for active time spending.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Luxurious small hotel with cafés and bars.
  • Stunning and good setting in a central area surrounded by a hill and a lake.
  • Set 200 metres from The Wholesome Kitchen Ltd.
  • Good sized and well-designed rooms with climate control and a sofa; many have beautiful decor accents.
  • Many rooms have at least absolutely fabulous views.
  • Basic dining in the beach restaurant.
  • Warm beverages are included in some rates.
  • Rates are great.
  • A few guests were dissatisfied with a bit hard beds.
  • A bit cramped bathrooms may not be everyone's cup of tea.

Key Features

  • 2 swimming pools
  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • beachfront
  • airport shuttle (free)
  • breakfast

Rooms

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Studio with Pool View Studio
Size: 35 m2
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Luxury Studio with Lake View Studio
Size: 37 m2
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Studio with Lake View Studio
Size: 27 m2
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Studio Studio
Size: 26 m2
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4 guests maximum, of which 3 adults maximum
One-Bedroom Apartment with Pool View Apartment
Size: 50 m2
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6 guests maximum, of which 6 adults maximum
Luxury Three-Bedroom Apartment - First Floor Apartment
Size: 235 m2
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Facilities

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • In-room breakfast
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Services

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Plunge pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Activities for Kids

  • Babysitting/Child services

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 9.4/10
  • Comfort 9.4/10
  • Facilities 9.2/10
  • Free WiFi 9.2/10
  • Location 9.3/10
  • Total 9/10
  • Value for money 8.6/10
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Taupo Botanical Gardens 1.60 km (0.99 mi.)
  • Lake Taupo 2.37 km (1.47 mi.)
  • #LoveTaupo 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
  • Taupo Museum 2.71 km (1.68 mi.)
  • Great Lake Taupo 2.12 km (1.32 mi.)
  • Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort 1.57 km (5151 ft)
  • Crazy Catz Adventure Park 2.04 km (1.27 mi.)
  • Maori Rock Carvings 1.73 km (1.07 mi.)
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The Reef Resort FAQ

Which popular attractions can we visit while staying at the charming The Reef Resort?
Attractions near the charming The Reef Resort include Maori Rock Carvings as well as Kayaking, they can be reached with a 25 minutes' walk and an 8 minutes' walk respectively.
Which airport is close to The Reef Resort?
The nearest airport to The Reef Resort is Taupo airport (5 km) and it is reachable with a 10-minute drive.
Does the charming The Reef Resort offer airport transfer?
The charming The Reef Resort offers a bus shuttle which will take you to Taupo within 10 minutes.