We've been here twice now and will keep going back. The rooms are great value for what you pay, especially in an area which has so many overpriced motels and hotels. The outdoor hot pool is very romantic and relaxing under the stars and cool air. We've tried a couple of Taupo places and this one has been the best... more

Our stay at The Reef Resort was the first place we stayed in New Zealand. After flying from San Francisco to Auckland we drove down to Taupo and stayed for 2 days. It was a great start to our vacation. We stayed in a Studio Full View and our friends had a Studio with Full Spa. The full view room... more

We were very pleased with our brief stay here. The room was plenty large to accomodate all our stuff, it had a kitchenette that we didn't even use. Loved the access to the promenade along the lake... we walked to the Millenium Hotel nearby for dinner, this was great too. The little pool and jaguzzi at the Reef hotel is... more

We stayed for 2 nights. The hotel is situated a good 15min walk from the restaurants and the town centre. HOWEVER, the location and view and everything else about the Reef Resort make up for the walking distance to the town centre. The owners are very helpful & friendly. Broadband internet is available at AUD$6 per day and ethernet cords... more

We stayed in a luxury studio apartment on the 2nd floor (which is the same floor as the one you walk into from the road). The room was very modern and clean and the view was not bad at all. The bad points of our stay was: 1. There is a building in front of the the hotel, which blocks... more

We stayed at the Reef Resort for two nights and could not have chosen a better motel. The service was excellent and Brian carried our very heavy suitcases to our room while Karen organised a meal for us at a nearby hotel. Wonderful view of the lake from our balcony. A delightful swimming pool and thermal pool. All together a... more

Reef resort is a chic lil motel on the lake front, but one block away from the lake shores. The motel is located on one farther end of the lake drive, so be prepared for a long walk in case you do not have a car. The luxury studio where we stayed had a fantastic view of the lake. The... more

We needed a place to stay for 1 night on our way to Rotorua and came across this property in Jason guide. What an amazing find. The owners are so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We had a choice of rooms for the 4 of us (2 adults, 2 children) however we choose room 11 which is a... more

My wife and I stayed at the Reef for 3 nights and it was a most enjoyable stay. Bryan and Keren made us most welcome from the moment we arrived. Our 1-bedroom apartment on the second floor was modern and spotlessly clean and afforded a lovely view of Lake Taupo above the annex building in front of the main block.... more