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    Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

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    #8 of 34 Specialty Lodging in Taupo
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    76 Napier Road | PO Box 513, Taupo 3379, New Zealand
    011 64 7-378 8559
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    4.0
    793 reviews
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    76 Napier Road | PO Box 513, Taupo 3379, New Zealand See on map
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    Always a good place to return to

    I was in my Campervan and used a powered site. As always the reception staff were welcoming and informative. Allocated a good site close to the amenities but far enough away that my Schnoodle could not annoy any other campers. The facilities here are always...More

    Thank LoisD96
    Property's Favourite Review
    Reviewed 12 July 2018 via mobile
    A happy stay

    We booked a cabin at DeBretts, it was a great cabin, nice and clean, had everything we needed, a few extra things like a drying rack for our wet togs and more than enough towels! 👍🏻 On arrival our air con had been pre turned...More

    Thank Mintagemillie
    Response from DeBretts-Taupo, Front Office Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa ResortResponded 12 July 2018

    Kia ora, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us.

    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Ran out of towels, noisy neighbour

    Centrally located and the hot pools are great. However, the weekend we stayed we were told they had run out of towels that day. No clean towels to offer guests until the next morning is simply not good enough when you are paying over $200...More

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    Response from DeBretts-Taupo, Front Office Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa ResortResponded 4 days ago

    Kia ora, Thanks for your feedback. We have replenished our stockpile of towels recently so have an abundant supply now. I will forward your comments regarding noise content to management to perhaps look at more adequate soundproofing.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Aggressive, racist staff member

    Our family usually books a few cabins and stays during the holidays every year. We love it because the facilities are wonderful and the staff are generally helpful fantastic. This was the first holiday we were disappointed with our experience. On our first night we...More

    Thank drhicks2018
    Response from DeBretts-Taupo, Front Office Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa ResortResponded 1 week ago

    Kia ora, Thank you for your feedback. Our staff are expected to behave courteously and helpfully at all times, so behaviour of the kind you describe by one of our Frontline Reception Staff will not be left unaddressed. Please accept our apologies.

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Expensive and a rip off

    We stated here a couple of weeks ago for 2 nights in the family chalet. Total rip off not a 5 star. Room was dirty, wifi was crap, the shower clogged up, toilet was dirty, walls dirty. Needed a good clean. The single beds were...More

    Thank 970kylie1979
    Response from DeBretts-Taupo, Front Office Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa ResortResponded 1 week ago

    Kia ora, Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly be addressing your concerns regarding housekeeping with our team of cleaners immediately.

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    Amenities
    Top amenities
    Pool
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Spa
    Hotel Amenities
    Free Parking
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Wheelchair Access
    Multilingual Staff
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Room amenities
    Air Conditioning
    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
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    Pool
    Spa
    Hot Tub
    Heated pool
    Outdoor pool
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    US$56 - US$173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Family Hotel in Taupo
    #4 Mid-range Hotel in Taupo
    Room types
    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    Price range
    US$56 - US$173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel class
    Hotel Style
    #1 Family Hotel in Taupo
    #4 Mid-range Hotel in Taupo
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    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    sammydooo
    7 November 2017|
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    Response from DeBretts-Taupo | Property representative |
    Hi Sammydoo, thank you for contacting us. Yes you can make the booking and adding the extra person on arrival, no problem. Have a great day ,Mirela
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    sAltBaR_discovery
    13 February 2017|
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    Response from DeBretts-Taupo | Property representative |
    Hi, Thank you for contacting us. We offer a discounted price to guests staying at Taupo DeBretts which is currently only $11 per adult so the cost will be half that of a normal ticket. We hope you have a lovely swim. Kind... More
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    Esther S
    7 November 2016|
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    Response from Barry1-4travel | Reviewed this property |
    The site is set back quite far from the lake actually, 3-5 minute drive. You might be lucky and get a lake view.
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    "I was in a campervan so you cannot choose my room!"
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    "family friendly family room with private washroom"
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