Is Kingfisher - Kuratau Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Kingfisher - Kuratau Holiday Home located?

Situated in Kuratau, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupō. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Kingfisher - Kuratau Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

1 Aug 2023

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Quite and comfy

Great spot, beautiful outlook. Really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

25 Jan 2025

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Taupo holiday

Wonderful for adults and children. Lots to entertain children. Everything that one needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

7 Dec 2022

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Enchanting place

The location of the bach is magical. Directly on the river with amazing views of the water and the cliffs. The batch is lovely with very well equipped kitchen. A bit small but very nice and quaint for the 4 of us. Unfortunately we had fairly bad weather so we weren't able to enjoy sitting outdoors as much as we would have liked. Maybe a bit over priced, but definitely a lovely spot. Rose, Remi, Ben and Kayla

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael C.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Very nice location...very small, very simple house

The property is in an very nice location...right on a very picturesque river. My group felt it was more of a fish camp than a house. If you plan to stay outside on the deck or the river 90% of the time you will probably love it. If you have to spend a significant amount of time inside you will find it cramped, with worn-out furniture and uncomfortable beds. It is operated by a management company and not the owner. When I messaged questions I received canned/chatbot type of responses. There were no special touches indicated that they really cared about their guests.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca I.

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

22 May 2022

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Great Place

Great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

28 Nov 2021

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Great place

Was a great weekend views are great and being on the river you can dock your boat and the kayaks were great fun for the kids

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon J., Whangarei, NZ

17 Jul 2021

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Relaxing weekend getaway

The heat was on for our arrival, and once the fire was on, we were toasty. This property would be great all year round. If you're looking for a classic kiwi getaway, this is the place for you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark E.

7 Jun 2021

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Charming , cosy, cold until fire on- then great.

Good- summer would be awesome

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

25 Mar 2021

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All good👍

All good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

14 Dec 2020

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Beautiful

We loved our stay at Kingfisher. The bach itself is rustic but, lots of chairs outside to enjoy the beautiful views. Quiet and private. The kayaks and extra life jackets were a added bonus, as well as the beautiful outdoor fire. Our dogs loved the stay also which is always a bonus to be able to take them as they are loved members of our family. The only rule for the dogs was to clean up after them ( which all dog owners should do anyway) I was a bit disappointed that there was no clear instructions to the location of wood or clearer instruction to rubbish bags. I was under the understanding also that there would be cleaning solutions provided. There was a capful of dishsoap which was annoying when we tried to do dishes. However this did not take away from this beautiful spot and the clean well equipped bach. I would definitely recommend this wonderful piece of the past. Thankyou Colleen and Family

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

8 Dec 2020

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Kotari R & R from G & T

Beautiful spot, great bird life, restful!!. Batch great for small group of friends to wine and dine, though kitchen was a bit of a challenge (single lane only)it was well appointed with glasses and serving dishes and BBQ outside was great. Loved paddling up the river and onto the lake. only issues were emails to batch care - I did not get responses to any emails, so I had to call.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caron M.

2 Dec 2020

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A relaxing spot!

We had a very relaxing stay we stay during the week so very quiet. Bach right on the river and a short walk to the river mouth where my husband spent most of his time. Very kiwi bach lovely out door area to sit and relax listening to the bell birds and Tui's and watch a few trout rising. It was a bit windY for fly fishing off the lawn. But loved our stay thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Diana K., Palmerston North

25 Oct 2020

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Bach with the best view in town

This Bach is in an amazing location and has the best view. Right on the river with lots of native birds around. Bliss. Having use of the kayaks and the amazing outdoor bbq and fireplace was fantastic. The girls enjoyed having their own space in the sleep out and I enjoyed the main house. Even though the Bach itself needs some tlc, the view and location more than makes up for it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

John H.

11 Oct 2020

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Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location

This is a great rustic genuine kiwi bach right by the river with short walk to Lake and up the river bank and short drive to the hot pools.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Maire D.

12 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

river stay

Fabulous location. It was a wet weekend so we really enjoyed the open fire. the property only has one proper bedroom, a sleepout and bunk beds in a corridor. we had to contact the manager to get the extra linen we needed, and this was delivered

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

27 Mar 2020

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All good👍

Great location for a old school batch.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

17 Jun 2019

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Relaxing winter getaway.

Nice relaxing spot on the river. Cute cottage with great outside area. Lovely spot to just sit back , relax and enjoy the scenery. Host was great to put heating on before we arrived on a very wintery day.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

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8/10 Good

Gracen L.

19 Feb 2019

Great wee place for a weekend getaway!

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10/10 Excellent

Udey S.

18 Jul 2018

Great location.

Great location. River in the backyard with an open fire.....where else would you get that? This is exactly what we were looking for. Perfect place to relax and forget the hustle & bustle of daily life. We will be back.

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10/10 Excellent

Ajit K.

15 Dec 2017

Beautiful location with an amazing view, quite and peaceful will definitely visit again.

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8/10 Good

kenny r.

26 Nov 2017

Such a super location very beautifull and great relaxing place to stay

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8/10 Good

Hugh and Belinda d.

17 Nov 2017

It's the quintessential Taupo bach - basic, but everything you need.

It's the quintessential Taupo bach - basic, but everything you need. The location is absolutely superb.

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10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

19 Oct 2017

the river access for boat was fantastic as was rustic charm of the bach and firewood availability fo

the river access for boat was fantastic as was rustic charm of the bach and firewood availability for brazier

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