97 km to Hobbiton
About this hotel
Enjoy a beachfront stay at The Cove Taupo, a motel located in the Waipahihi area of Taupo, just a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupo and the Maori Carvings. Each of the 19 guestrooms features a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator and microwave, an LCD TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy on-site dining at Espresso Cove, our beachfront restaurant, or grab a snack at the coffee shop/cafe. Additional amenities include free self-parking, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. We're conveniently located near Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp (1. 8 mi) and Huka Falls (5. 1 mi).
- Wi-Fi
- Accessible
Facilities and services
Facilities 6
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour (14:00–20:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Wi-fi
- Luggage room
Catering 1
- Café
Good to know 2
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
Lake Terrace, 213, Taupo
99 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Meal plans
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 19
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 08/09/2026.
