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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Courtyard

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

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640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Place, Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Huka Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Craters of the Moon
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rangatira) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite (Rangatira)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

  • 505 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Tauhara King

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Tauhara Twin

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Waiora Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Huka Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Rangatira Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Studio Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Prawn Farm - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Huka Falls - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Craters of the Moon - 14 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embra - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Heli Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness center, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly 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 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 32 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night.
  • 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 32 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per night
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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 Taupō Airport (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wairakei Resort Taupo on Oct 29, 2025 start from $72.77, excluding 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.

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 32 for adults and NZD 18 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, body treatments, and body wraps.

How close is Wairakei Resort Taupo to downtown Wairakei?

Wairakei Resort Taupo is 0.1 mi away from Wairakei.

Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1025 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Rooms very 1980s low winter rate. 15 mins to Taupo. Spa treatment lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a descent gym on site, plus hot pools, spa's and sauna. Was perfect for our relaxing weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and hot spa
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast spa was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

benjohn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot pools were great ,very comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cost i expected something more modern the standover shower was akin to something from a low cost room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Comfortable bed. Enjoyed the hot pool. Great meals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunhong

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

XIAN SHU

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunhong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights although the room was serviced the bed was not made just pulled up wasn't even stretched.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Clean, quiet comfortable rooms. Terrific breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deep

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

Nice Resort with Amazing Hot Pools

All good, except the Room had no Intercome and the Kettle was rusty old. plus is the Hot Pools and children playground.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronilo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025