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Phoenix Resort

3.0 star property
Travelers find natural beauty near Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon, then enjoy friendly competition on the mini golf course before gathering for family barbecues

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Phoenix Resort, near Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon, is perfect for nature exploration. Kids enjoy the playground, adults love the tranquil garden. Challenge each other on the mini golf course or connect over meals at the barbecue grills. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Room amenity

Studio with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment with Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Two Bedroom with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Waipahihi, a neighbourhood in Taupō, Phoenix Resort is in the entertainment district. Taupō Hot Springs and Wairakei International Golf Course are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Huka Falls. Don't miss out on a visit to Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Taupō travel guide
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212 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, 3330

What's nearby

  • Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand
    Taupō Hot Springs
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Three Mile Bay
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Maori Carvings
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Dixie Brown's Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Baku
    5 min drive
  • Industrie French Kitchen
    3 min drive

About this property

Phoenix Resort

Motel near Taupō Hot Springs
Located close to Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon, Phoenix Resort provides mini golf, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and full-sized fridge/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Phoenix Resort Taupo
Phoenix Taupo
Phoenix Resort Motel
Phoenix Resort Taupo
Phoenix Resort Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Phoenix Resort?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phoenix Resort on 9 Mar 2026 start from NZ$189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Phoenix Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Phoenix Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Phoenix Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Phoenix Resort located?

Located in Waipahihi, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Phoenix Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 269 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, owner very friendly and even greeted us with a block of chocolate
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy with full amenities you would need to enjoy your stay. Would fully recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms, friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very informative & welcoming staff. Private spa in room excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless. Car park needs attention
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr T J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in really friendly guy who took the time to show us everything in the area on the map what to see and do
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A picturesque hotel with every amenity that you could want!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly staff! Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

soraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room quiet area comfortable bed an amazing shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa bath was really nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The geothermal spa pool was lovely. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very warm welcome and the introduction to the unit along with thermal pool instructions was greatly appreciated. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the private mineral pools, the reason why we choose to stay here when in Taupo… so relaxing. The staff are also friendly and helpful. Also love the garden, very cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Off street parking but a bit tricky to park as quite narrow. Lovely owner, spa nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal since we had our bicycles. Really nice and close to the lake front trail and nice easy parking in the back. The Hot Mineral bath was nice after a days ride.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens, quaint accommodation, could use a spruce up,nice views of Lake Taupo quite noisy as on busy road a bit expensive for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ataroa Miriama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the space in our 2bdm Room really loved having a tv in the lounge & main bedroom. By far the mineral pool was a highlight all my boys and myself loved it thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self fill mineral pool was fantastic!!! Six foot across - so relaxing. The bed was huge and super comfortable and the room even had a partial view of the lake. The garden was beautiful and the staff just lovely. Only suggestion would be that some of the wooden furniture surfaces need a sand down and revarnish and the plastic above the pool and the shower also need a refresh. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful base for lake taupo

Lovely place with pretty garden and friendly staff who upgraded us from studio to apartment at no extra cost.Free use of washing machine. Just by the beautiful lake.Comfortable bed with crisp bedding. Short car ride to eating areas.Mildew on bedroom curtain onto balcony let it down a little
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had its own private spa, a good facility but difficult to get in and out of as it is recessed. We didn't like the bedrooms being upstairs and the bathroom downstairs. Otherwise it was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shontina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The upstairs floors were very very noisy and only a small heater for downstairs. Tha bathroom shower head needed a replacement but the facilities were spotless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anzelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and the staff was very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023