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Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

3.0 star property
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January 2025

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Property entrance
Reception
Breakfast, dinner served; seafood, sea views
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato, 3351
  • Lake Taupo
    6 min walk
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    18 min walk
  • Social Club
    1 min walk
  • Taupo (TUO)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Queen Room Lake View

Queen Room Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guest Room

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Double

Budget Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Towels

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Taupo

With a stay at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo in Taupo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 19 min walk
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 20 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and an outdoor pool
Wellesley on the Lake Taupo offers 40 accommodations. This Taupo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Lazy Trout Fish Shack serving guests of Wellesley on the Lake Taupo. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The Lazy Trout Fish Shack - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 22 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lazy Trout Fish Shack

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 22 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Wellesley on the Lake Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 984 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 984 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 274 out of 984 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 984 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 984 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked it because it was very near the lake. We disliked it because our bedroom was filthy. There was thick dust everywhere in our room. The back of the tv was disgusting. The air vent was filthy, the upturned lamp shade in the bedroom had whole families living in there. Even in the corridors there were swathes of dust. When we asked to move, the receptionist took us to another room this one the paint work was white and it was just as dirty, the receptionist didn't seemed bothered. She then told us to go to the Hilton their sister Hotel and so I phoned them and they were full. The receptionist then said well I can't help you, you better find another hotel. I expected our room rate to be refunded but they refuse to refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Marg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was in an excellent condition and had adequate parking. The Relieving Manager was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Marion, Napier

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The position was good but there was no electric blanket, the restaurant was closed. Nowhere to place anything e.g cup, kettle, bathroom items and was locked out when returning from dining.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

CWB

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken furniture, only one fan heater, place looked tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

A.

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rang to confirm reception would be there until 8pm. They had locked up and left before 7.20pm. Key was left however no wifi details or welcome info. Staff didnt sound professional on the phone always in a hurry. Room wasn't clean (found a hair in the bathroom draw) and all furnishings were very old and worn, bedding had all the inner from the duvet coming out everywhere. Paint job had been done without finishing tape - lots of paint where it shouldnt be making it look messy. Lastly, i received a phone call the following night, i thought it would be to apologise (as i had commented at checkout) however staff were asking if i was going to be checking in - for some reason they thought i had booked another night.. to be fair, this would have been ok if i was looking for a hostel, does have the basics.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a handy location, warm clean room altho a little cramped for 3 people and luggage. I think the room could've been reconfigured to make more space. it was OK for 1 night tho.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, good price, a little small and due for an update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Tee., OHAKUNE

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
apart from the pool and spa being filthy and very smelly and I think the staff slept in a bit the next morning we were there. Otherwise not to bad for what we payed for and only needed a bed for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location on the lake. Room comfortable enough, but tap in handbasin broken, no soap in shower, and no teaspoons. No one at checkout early this morning to tell about these deficiencies.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
it was ok..nothing fansy about it but more convenient. i guess we got what we paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room without the basics stocked. One pump bottle of soap in the bathroom acting as hand wash and shower wash. No other Only one plate supplied in the kitchen cabinet for a room that sleeps 5. Mould issue in the bathroom. A constant water unit running 24/7 next to our room making it noisy to sleep. No outside lighting up the path upstairs leading to our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and hot shower. Well advertised meals, Happy hour for guest. No food no happy hour. Fair Trading Act ??? Only one staff member. Chef called in sick at 5.30pm. A complete lie. Neon light outside advertises breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu board in foyer. What a farse A disappointment for Taupo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location close to lake and town. Old and in need of modernising. Mould in the bathroom etc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Upgrade the Wellesley
The owners have let The Wellesley deteriorate. On Friday and Saturday evenings, no bar service or meals. The relief manager said, 'the Chef had just, not turned up'. It is in a Prime position, has great potential, but needs significant TLC. The owners should be taken to task.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with my family and expected much better than we got. A wet floor by a leaky fridge that caused the room to STINK of wet carpet was really not what you want to walk in to and have to put up with after a long drive. It was an old, dated room that is in need of a touch up urgently. So much potential but misses the mark big time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

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Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Great location,great price.clean. Lightning was terrible at night couldn’t see very dangerous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the closeness of Wellesley to the shooping centre. I didnt like - I had to ask for extra towels and only two was provided. We only had one face cloth and one handtowel. No soap in shower only a pump soap for wash basin. No tea twoels in kitchen. No sparer blankets as it got very cold at night. Spa wasnt available and swimming pool was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is good being close to the lake & restaurants. Cleanliness was not good, mould in shower & on shower curtain, & the spa pool smelt like swamp water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice looking Hotel from the outside but the room was a little bit outdated and dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019