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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 4-star Wairakei hotel

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2 outdoor pools
Waiora King | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Courtyard
Aerial view
Spa Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Huka Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Craters of the Moon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Executive)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (Tauhara)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Huka)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Tauhara King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Tauhara Twin

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Waiora Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Huka Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Wairakei

In Wairakei .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Prawn Farm and Rock`n Ropes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Huka Falls - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Wairakei International Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Craters of the Moon - 9 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huka Falls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catch 22 Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 4-star Wairakei hotel
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Wairakei Resort Taupo. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Wairakei hotel.

  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers 187 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 46 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Connecting rooms may be available for the Family Unit and Studio King room categories only.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Bayview Wairakei Hotel Taupo
Hotel Bayview Wairakei
Resort Taupo
Wairakei Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo Hotel
Wairakei Resort Taupo Wairakei
Wairakei Resort Taupo Hotel Wairakei

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wairakei Resort Taupo to the airport?

Wairakei Resort Taupo is 10.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wairakei Resort Taupo.

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wairakei Resort Taupo, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 46 for adults and NZD 30 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

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

Is there free parking at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo have a pool?

Wairakei Resort Taupo features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, facials, and massages.

How close is Wairakei Resort Taupo to downtown Wairakei?

Wairakei Resort Taupo is 0.1 mi away from Wairakei.

Wairakei Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent had everything there. good buffet breakfast Nice room and great hot swimming pool plus spas and a sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is very quiet and beauty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a unique spot which is handy to a lot of things! But boy does it need a makeover? The rooms are very tired, bathrooms basins cracked and chipped. Hotel room door needs painting. Needs bathroom renovation, wallpaper taken from the walls and fresh coat of paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice location near the hot pools. As others have mentioned, the rooms are pretty dated. Expensive for its age. Dining options were also very expensive. Nice pool area and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't start well when room wasn't ready over 1 hour after check in time and staff didn't care. Complex was dated and toilet was very hard to flush and shower slide didn't stay up. No aircon in room as it was an upstairs room, it was very hot. We left early after 2 sleepless nights due to the heat. We paid quite a lot to stay here and it wasnt value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff were lovely, a great location and room. Restaurant very nice with great food and service. Kids menu not as exciting as in past visits. Pool was actually a bit hot for the kids to swim in, more like a spa pool. No impressed with wifi at all, a room that sleeps 4 only allowed 3 logins, and each one needed own email address which the young kids didn't have.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxing spot, May need a refresh of paint in places
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is promising from the outside, but was really really dated inside. We didn’t get a chance to use the pools, but there were several. There was also a tennis court and an on site restaurant. Rooms and hallway could use an update.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shows its age but still a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pool facilities were great. Clean and warm! Rest of the property, including rooms, were very dated and in some, parts quite shabby. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely resort but if you want to leave you have to drive as it is well out of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay as always. Quiet and away from touristy parts of Taupo yet accessible to everything. Will stay again with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great a place to stay with a family. The staff were helpful and friendly. A great vibe. Heaps to do with the kids. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pip

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was a nice temperature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would be our 4th stay at Wairakai Resort. Nothing has changed since the early 2000s. Decor is dated as is the rooms. As there is no room service, I would expect a kitchenette in the rooms with plates and cutlery. Certain areas was in a state of disrepair. The bar by the pool was not operational and doesn’t look like it’s been maintained in years. The pool was great but needed to be cleaned more regularly as there was sand in the bottom. The spa pool area was no longer operational. Our rooms were not cleaned to a high standard. On day 2 our beds were definitely not made up satisfactorily. The duvet and sheets were simply thrown over the bed and was not even tucked in. It felt as if this resort is being used for emergency housing with some of the clientele seen. Won’t be returning unless a major upgrade takes place..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CatherineWayne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and facilities. If I had to be picky I’d say there needs to be more parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great buffet breakfast, all spas and pools are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stop over if you need secure off road parkin

Great stay, perfect for out stop over on our way further north. An oldie but a goodie.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024