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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
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Wairakei Resort Taupo

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Aerial view
Economy King
Daily full breakfast (NZD 46 per person)
Reception

Overview of Wairakei Resort Taupo

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Popular LocationBp3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWild Bean Cafe3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHuka Falls4 min drive
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Room options

Tauhara King

  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Waiora King

  • 22.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin

  • 33.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio King

  • 25.63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa

  • 45.59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Junior Suite

  • 36.05 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy King

  • 21.35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Tauhara Twin

  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Huka Twin

  • 28.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Wairakei

Located in Wairakei, Wairakei Resort Taupo is in a national park. Rock`n Ropes and Wairakei International Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley and Mind Junction. A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 4 min walk
  • Prawn Farm - 3 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 4 min drive
  • Wairakei International Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Craters of the Moon - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Storehouse - 7 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 4 min drive
  • Bp - 3 min walk
  • Embra - 8 min drive
  • Crafty Trout Brewing - 7 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Upscale hotel in a national park
Take advantage of golfing on-site, a terrace and a garden at Wairakei Resort Taupo. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say good things about the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 187 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM–10 AM for a fee: NZD 46 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Geyser Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 46 for adults and from NZD 30 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Connecting rooms may be available for the Family Unit and Studio King room categories only.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wairakei Resort Taupo on 7 Apr 2024 start from NZ$160.00, 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.

Is Wairakei Resort Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Wairakei Resort Taupo located?

Situated in a national park, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Prawn Farm and Rock`n Ropes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Wairakei Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Did not enjoy the doors slamming in our corridor from 5.30 in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks a bit dated. Staff is friendly. Room was clean and had all the amenities we expected. Parking is easy but it is located outside of town so you need to drive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

chao

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
dusty fan and moldy bathroom. Room is not soundproof. Music is on 2 am
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable and clean room. Staff were friendly and the check-in and check out were easy and quick. Pool was great and there is a secure room for bike storage. We ate in Taupo so cant comment on the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The facility was underwhelming. The title “Resort” is stretching the imagination. The place needs allot of work. Half the amenities are not available on the property. The staff seem good and the food was very good at the restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abriana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience boasting of grand historic buildings and well equipped for a quiet, peaceful stay. Loved it thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good looking hotel with pleasant grounds. Room a little tired but in good condition and clean. Some facilities are temporarily closed. Pool area a bit neglected - needs a good sweeping. Restaurant expensive. But staff were welcoming and helpful. Overall, got the impression that the hotel used to be very exclusive but now not quite the glamous location it used to be.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in a fully outside the city area, so it's very quiet, but still a quick drive away from Taupo (which is good, because I at least visited Taupo every day). It seemed like there wasn't enough front desk staff, as I was stuck waiting on someone multiple times, even though other staff were visible walking around the front desk. Wifi is advertised as free, but is limited to 2GB unless you want to share a bunch of personal info for 10GB. 2GB goes fast when you're streaming anything - I kept getting kicked off after 1-2 hours of use. Wifi speeds were fine at least (though you'll want to stream at lower quality anyway to not get kicked earlier). Property is a little run down, but nice enough. Keycards are made of wood for some reason. Parking is very easy, unless you get a holiday like valentines, when things filled up quite a bit (though I could still find parking). Pool area was nice, pool was quite warm. Pool noise is noticeable in the room at times, but wasn't too much, and the pool closes by 11pm anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This resort is in a great location with nice pools and OK facilities. The room itself was clean enough but incredibly old and dated. Very worn out carpets and furnishings etc. But the main negative was how incredibly hot the room gets. We were staying in early February and the outside temperature was warm but not extremely hot; however the room seemed to catch all the sun and heat and there was only an ineffective ceiling fan to try and relieve the situation. Despite having the fan on full the room was still unbearably hot all night. Even with windows open. For this reason I probably wouldn't stay here again if coming in Summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024