Motel★★★★½
Sails on the Lake
Taupō, Taupō, New Zealand
About Sails on the Lake
Sails on the Lake is a motel in Taupō, Taupō, New Zealand. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 383 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 550 m from the centre of Taupō. The nearest beach is 20 m away. The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 4.7 km away.
- Type
- Motel
- Star rating
- ★★★★½
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 19
- Floors
- 2
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 8
Hotel prices in Taupō by month
138 Lake Terrace sailstaupo.co.nz
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How Sails on the Lake scores
Better rated than 84% of hotels in Taupō
- Guest rating 9.0
- Location 6.9
- Beach access 10.0
Taupō average
Rating on Google
4.5/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Coffee or tea maker
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 6.9/10
- Walk grade
- 19/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 3
- Sights within 1 km
- 0
| Nearest beach | 20 m1 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportTaupo Airport (TUO) | 4.7 km10 min drive |
| Distance to the centreTaupō | 550 m9 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopHilltop Foodmarket | 680 m11 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyUnichem | 1.2 km19 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Deciduus Gallery1.5 km
- Taupo Museum and Art Gallery1.8 km
Weather in Taupō
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Questions about Sails on the Lake
How do guests rate Sails on the Lake?
Sails on the Lake has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 383 reviews, which is better than 84% of rated hotels in Taupō.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sails on the Lake?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Is there parking at Sails on the Lake?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Sails on the Lake from the airport?
The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 4.7 km away in a straight line.
Is Sails on the Lake close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 20 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Sails on the Lake have?
Sails on the Lake has 19 rooms on 2 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Sails on the Lake?
Yes: Hilltop Foodmarket, about 680 m away (11 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Sails on the Lake?
Unichem is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.2 km away (19 min walk).
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