The Reef Resort  

Perched on the edge of Lake Taupō and right on the waterfront, a short walk to the town centre. Close to Taupō Hot Springs, Taupō Museum & Art Gallery, Bungy sites and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens; Taupo Airport is about 3 miles away.

Modern, clean and quietly stylish — rooms range from studio suites and one-bedroom units to luxury three-bedroom apartments. Most rooms come with private spa tubs or thermal spa pools, heat pumps, flat-screen TVs and views across the lake and mountains.

Heated outdoor pool, thermal pool/hot tubs and room spa tubs for serious relaxation. Rent bikes, picnic or barbecue by the water, browse the on-site library, and use the tour desk to book excursions — plus free on-site parking.

Free high-speed fibre Wi-Fi throughout the property, complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (on request), luggage storage and laundry/dry-cleaning services.

On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and cooked-to-order breakfasts daily (fee). Many rooms include refrigerators and microwaves for light bites and late-night snacks.