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About the Hotel

640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand
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Close to hot springs visit
Very good
7.5
7.6
/10
3.7
3.6
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Offering a patio and a shared lounge, and views of the garden, Wairakei Resort Taupo is located a 25-minute walk from the Huka Prawn Park. A heated pool along with a hot tub, a sauna, and locker rooms can be enjoyed at this hotel, situated within easy reach of the Hot springs visit.

Location

The 4-star hotel enjoys a beautiful location 3.8 km from Waikato River. The Wairakei Resort also gives access to Huka Falls Lookout, which is a 30-minute walk away.

This property is located near hot springs. The Lava Glass Gallery is 2.4 km from the family hotel.

Wairakei bus station can be found right near the accommodation.

Rooms

This Taupo hotel welcomes guests to 187 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like ironing facilities. Also, there is a safe, coffee/tea making facilities provided. They offer bathrooms fitted with a raised toilet and a shower along with hair dryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Staying in Wairakei Resort Taupo you can choose from 2 restaurants to have dinner at. This hotel invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The restaurant Fairways Cafe is situated within a 200-metre distance of the property.

Leisure & Business

There is a fitness centre, as well as a spa salon available on site. The Wairakei Resort Taupo offers basketball and tennis and many other activities.

Must-do experiences

  • Soak in the stunning hot pools at Wairakei Terraces after sunset.
  • Savor the famous fish and chips at The Fish & Chip Shop in Taupo.
  • Hike the scenic trails of Craters of the Moon for unique landscapes.
  • Visit the Taupo Museum for rich Maori history and local art.
  • Take a boat cruise on Lake Taupo and spot the Maori rock carvings.
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Wairakei Resort Taupo offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Waiora Superior King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Superior Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Wairakei Resort Taupo offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.5/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Wairakei Resort Taupo Location

640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand
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640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand
Nearby
State Highway 1
Hot springs visit
1500 ft
Restaurants
Fairways Cafe
700 ft
640 SH One Wairakei Resort
Getting around
City Centre
Taupo10 min  ·  4.0 mi
Airports
Taupo (TUO)27 min  ·  10.9 mi
Rotorua Regional (ROT)120 min  ·  49.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop12 min  ·  4.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of NZD 38 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Chinese, Hindi
Year renovated:
2012
Number of rooms:
187
Former name
Bayview Wairakei Resort

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Wairakei Resort Taupo from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1615 verified reviews
7.0/10
Very good
64%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Facilities
7.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
8.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.3/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 1290 reviews
4/5
based on 2919 reviews
7.5/10
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