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Sails On The Lake

Property class: 3.5

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A room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, a large sliding glass door leading to a view of the sea, and a ceiling light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door to the balcony, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk.
A modern multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.
A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parked van.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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138 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a television mounted on the wall.

One Bedroom Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom Lake View Suite

A modern living room with a purple sofa, a striped chair, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows.

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the sea through the window.

Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a dark wardrobe, and a window.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a glass dining table, and a flat-screen TV.

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a dark blanket, two pillows with floral patterns, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a dark throw blanket, and a plain wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Spa Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the sea through the window.

Premium Spa Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, a dark blue headboard, and a dark throw blanket.

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sails On The Lake

This smoke-free motel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues.
LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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. 516 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 773 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Lochlin

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Layla

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean apartment just a bit dated and in need of a refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Has a beautiful view, nice facilities and easy check in/out
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and just across from the lake for a swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

don

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