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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools
Aerial view
Economy King
Junior Suite | Living area
Family Villa | Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    4 min walk
  • Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
    7 min walk
  • Prawn Farm
    3 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Tauhara King

Tauhara King

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

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Waiora King

Waiora King

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

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Superior Twin

Superior Twin

  • 33.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio King

Studio King

  • 25.63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa

Family Villa

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 36.05 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy King

Economy King

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

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Spa Suite

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Tauhara Twin

Tauhara Twin

  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Huka Twin

Huka Twin

  • 28.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Wairakei

With a stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo in Wairakei, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. .This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Prawn Farm.

What's nearby

  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Huka Falls - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Craters of the Moon - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

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

Hotel in Wairakei with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
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.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 187 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Geyser Bar - Onsite bar.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: NZD 46 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Geyser Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

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
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

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
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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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.

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

Wairakei Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 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

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ziya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is safe and the rooms have all the things you need. The staffs are really helpful. I highly recommend this place to other travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty the lifts are disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kjetil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The outdoor areas are nice. Heated pools, tennis court The place is in need of an upgrade on the inside. Bedrooms are nice enough, but not very well soundproof.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hera

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rajeshni

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very friendly. The sri lankan girl was so nice. The room was not cleaned properly. Room was very cold at night. Carpets was so dirty they should do deep carpet clean. No proper dishes were provided not even washed properly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was appalling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JL

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Keriana

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tennis/basketball courts and swimming pools were awesome. BUT. There was a limit on devices that could connect to wifi (and a GB usage limit) which was really annoying when you have two children and a business to keep track of on holiday. The rooms aren’t serviced daily (there is a note saying this is the case to be environmentally friendly?!) however you are told to call reception if you need things specifically. We asked at 8am for our rubbish and dishes to be taken, and new towels. Was told best to try and talk to housekeeping if they are around, they weren't. Came back at 3:30pm to dishes and rubbish still in our room. Called reception who said again to try and talk to housekeeping if they’re around, they still weren’t. Told to put our rubbish, towels and dishes outside our door which looked gross. They were picked up about 6pm just as we were settled in and relaxed. Then needed some bowls and spoons for breakfast cereal, again told to ask housekeeping if they are around(?!) - otherwise had to walk to the restaurant and ask for some there, which I ended up doing. No water in the water dispenser at the gym, so went to reception and had to go to the bar to get it filled, which felt awkward in workout gear. all of this felt quite budget which didn’t match with the price we paid. Unfortunately will be our last stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and building are tired and need a renovation. Was looking forward to sitting on the sofas by the fire in the guest lounge, but it doesnt exist. The photos were staged. Also "the restaurant" is just part of the bar. And the fireplace is in a side area. Its all the same room staged in the photos to look like 3 different areas. Restaurant very expensive. Didnt eat there. Disappointing. The outdoor heated pool was great though really enjoyed it. Tennis court was fun too. Extractor fan in our bathroom didn't work so steamed up a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Love the hot pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gurbaj

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No water supplied or water bottle, asked me to drink from bathroom tap, room was filthy specially the carpet, beds were terrible , couldn’t sleep at all, bathroom tiles were mouldy.. won’t be coming back to this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

F

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat stay, family friendly resort
Inise (i hope I got her name right) has given a great customer service that made a big difference to our stay. Thank you Inise. This is our repeat stay with Wairakei Resort, a good place to stay for a time away with family and friends, lots of things to do in the resort, (2 pools, basketball court, tennis court, etc). The property is undergoing some carpet replacement, a much needed one. We will be back, hopefully the refurbishment continues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn't recommend the Economy King block as it is really rundown. The whole room could do with a fresh makeover, the carpet was very faded/stained that even though it maybe clean but looks very dirty. The bathroom is like a throw back to the 80s...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayesh

Disliked: Staff & service
Resort does not have hot water facility in winder.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the two hot pools. Thw favilities were great. My room was tody but I was in an old building which creaked when you walked around, and you could hear the neighbours easily. Room amenities were great. Didnt eat in restaurant so cant comment on quality of food - I shied away after seeing the ludicrous cost of their breakfasts ($46 adults, $30 kids!!). I enjoyed my stay there though and would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

pavan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Photos were shown on website was huge bedroom, when we check in, we seen rooms were small. Heater not working well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raeli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Reinald

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t want to add a review!!!!?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heated pool bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Blair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to have pools, gym, spa etc for the family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024