Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier Road, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
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Choose to stay ahead of the game with our awesome Luxury Accommodation - self contained villas, lodges and spa chalets, providing an indulgent escape and complete with panoramic lake and mountain views. Or stay true with our ever-popular Qualmark rated 5 Star Holiday Park accommodation - from camping to van sites, cabins and motels, all spacious and excellent value.We have pools,water playground,slides,big bouncing air pad,Day Spa,Cafe-the ultimate all-year-round relaxation and recreation destination!
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We stayed a few days at DeBretts for a family gathering with a couple of motor homes, a basic cabin, a motel style unit, a studio and a superior studio. All were good and the amenities and facilities were excellent as were the grounds with lovely trees and hedges between accommodations.
Our superior studio looked basic on the outside but was nice inside and very well appointed with underfloor heating, Wifi, large TV with Sky sport and movie channels, and a small outside deck with table and chairs. The kitchenette had a microwave and two hotplates as well as fridge and dish drawer dishwasher and a coffee plunger. We technically had views of the mountains but the weather conspired against us so we had brief glimpses during our stay, but it would be lovely on a fine sunny day.
There was shower body wash and shampoo and hand-wash supplied in dispensers and they will service the room and replenish anything as needed daily.
Having the hot pools on site was great and we got a discount because we were staying there and towels provided that we could take with us. The playground and bouncy pillow were a big hit with the kids. We gathered in the camp kitchen on the first night and it was also well set up with plenty of options for different groups and a TV/lounge area.
The only thing I could fault in our room was the lack of reading lamps/lights. We only had overhead down lights which were all on or off (with a dimmer – but if you dimmed them you couldn’t see to read).
We would definitely stay again if in Taupo, it was overall very good and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Our superior studio looked basic on the outside but was nice inside and very well appointed with underfloor heating, Wifi, large TV with Sky sport and movie channels, and a small outside deck with table and chairs. The kitchenette had a microwave and two hotplates as well as fridge and dish drawer dishwasher and a coffee plunger. We technically had views of the mountains but the weather conspired against us so we had brief glimpses during our stay, but it would be lovely on a fine sunny day.
There was shower body wash and shampoo and hand-wash supplied in dispensers and they will service the room and replenish anything as needed daily.
Having the hot pools on site was great and we got a discount because we were staying there and towels provided that we could take with us. The playground and bouncy pillow were a big hit with the kids. We gathered in the camp kitchen on the first night and it was also well set up with plenty of options for different groups and a TV/lounge area.
The only thing I could fault in our room was the lack of reading lamps/lights. We only had overhead down lights which were all on or off (with a dimmer – but if you dimmed them you couldn’t see to read).
We would definitely stay again if in Taupo, it was overall very good and the staff were friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 2 Oct 2023
Thank you Margy for this awesome feedback! We are thrilled that your family gathering was a success and that a good time was had by all.
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Great spot with excellent facilities including pools of various temperatures. The children will be delighted with the water slide. Our unit was very comfortable although instructions on how to use the oven would have helped rather than playing trial and error.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 1 May 2023
Hi Margery. We are so pleased that you were comfortable in your unit and that your children got to enjoy the hydro slides. Thank you for your feedback.
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Four of the 8 to 13 year-old nephews and I stayed for one night on the way to the snow. It's hard to find a place that can accommodate 1 adult and 4 kids but the 2-bedroom motel unit 8 was brilliant for us. The boys first glimpse of the snow was the excellent (ok, it was distant) view was from the primary bedroom. Really welcoming staff and brilliant to have the short walk to the hot pools.
There is a full size fridge, everything we needed in the kitchen for our stay, and a large enough dining table for us all. The bunk room is pretty tight, and 5 sharing a bathroom took a bit of arranging, but it was welcoming, warm, and great value for our family group. We will have to come back, we spent the evening in the pools and didn't manage time for the boys to try out the giant bouncy pillow.
There is a full size fridge, everything we needed in the kitchen for our stay, and a large enough dining table for us all. The bunk room is pretty tight, and 5 sharing a bathroom took a bit of arranging, but it was welcoming, warm, and great value for our family group. We will have to come back, we spent the evening in the pools and didn't manage time for the boys to try out the giant bouncy pillow.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 6 Aug 2024
Thanks for the fantastic review. We hope that you all had fun in the snow! See you next time.
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I don't usually review too much however I feel that I need to put my two cents in for this one. Our stay here was not good.
So I'll start with the biggest issue I had. The combined unisex toilets/ showers. I had two occasions where I have entered the toilet facilities and there were groups of younger men loitering outside the showers playing music and acting rowdy. There behaviour and proximity to the showers made me uneasy. I have decided to walk out for safety reasons being a young female and the group of men started yelling out to me as i left the door. I feel as though in this day and age we need separate facilities for safety reasons. Especially when the hot water buttons for the showers are outside of the bathroom doors to access. This is the first time I have felt unsafe using facilities at a campsite and I have travelled to a lot of campsites around the world.
The second problem I had with this location was that we booked a powered site and returned after spending the day off the campsite. Upon returning to our campsite it was occupied by another family. I have approached the desk and the female advised that they had changed our campsite and rebooked us to an unpowered site. We received no calls/ emails advising us of this. Plus we paid for a powered site. After 2 days at the location we also identified that the power had not been turned on at our sites so we got no power in the end.
All in all. I would not stay here again. It's far from town so not within walking distance. Facilities are sub par. Safety is am issue. Plus you have to pay extra to use the pools. No thanks
So I'll start with the biggest issue I had. The combined unisex toilets/ showers. I had two occasions where I have entered the toilet facilities and there were groups of younger men loitering outside the showers playing music and acting rowdy. There behaviour and proximity to the showers made me uneasy. I have decided to walk out for safety reasons being a young female and the group of men started yelling out to me as i left the door. I feel as though in this day and age we need separate facilities for safety reasons. Especially when the hot water buttons for the showers are outside of the bathroom doors to access. This is the first time I have felt unsafe using facilities at a campsite and I have travelled to a lot of campsites around the world.
The second problem I had with this location was that we booked a powered site and returned after spending the day off the campsite. Upon returning to our campsite it was occupied by another family. I have approached the desk and the female advised that they had changed our campsite and rebooked us to an unpowered site. We received no calls/ emails advising us of this. Plus we paid for a powered site. After 2 days at the location we also identified that the power had not been turned on at our sites so we got no power in the end.
All in all. I would not stay here again. It's far from town so not within walking distance. Facilities are sub par. Safety is am issue. Plus you have to pay extra to use the pools. No thanks
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Avoid this place
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Hi Eliza. Firstly, we would like to apologise for the behaviour of the young men, causing you to feel unsafe. Since the showers are each within their own little 'room', it is usually not a problem, but if people are not respectful, then we understand that you could feel uneasy. Nobody should be loitering about the toilet facilities, and if you report this happening, we would send someone to ask them to move. Regarding the site that you had booked, we do sincerely apologise if you were given the wrong site; we will certainly look into this matter. Thank you for your feedback.
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We visited the hot pools at 7.30, knowing they closed at 8.30pm. We were not staying here. Pool was very cool and no fresh water coming into pool. The plug was pulled out and the pool started draining at 7.55pm! We were charged full price for cool water and low levels with water draining away! Disappointed about paying full price for draining pools and cool water without even warning us that this was the case.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 23 Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry about the misunderstanding with the pools. Our pools are drained every night for cleaning. You should have been informed about this. We sincerely apologize if you were not informed.
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My husband and I stayed overnight in a Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom.
We arrived at 10.30pm and I was concerned about how we were going to get to our unit, but our accomodation details was left at the reception door and we could easily find our way there.
The room was nice and comfy, although my husband felt his bed was a bit too soft. I loved the underfloor heating when I went for a shower in the communal bathroom facilities for men and women.
Overall everything was neat and tidy. Would consider going again as we couldn't stay to enjoy all the facilities they had on offer, the hot pools, BBQ area, etc.
We arrived at 10.30pm and I was concerned about how we were going to get to our unit, but our accomodation details was left at the reception door and we could easily find our way there.
The room was nice and comfy, although my husband felt his bed was a bit too soft. I loved the underfloor heating when I went for a shower in the communal bathroom facilities for men and women.
Overall everything was neat and tidy. Would consider going again as we couldn't stay to enjoy all the facilities they had on offer, the hot pools, BBQ area, etc.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 10 Jun 2024
Hi Astrid. Thanks for the great feedback.
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This is the most expensive place we stayed in on our 2 weeks holiday. We expected more. The reservation team had spelt my name incorrectly and could not find my booking initially and we were disappointed the site we were given was not private, right in front of the reception and was barely enough room between motorhomes. We asked was for recommendations on fishing guides and was told there were none in Taupo and when asked for recommendations on places to eat we were directed to a folder of menus to read. The hot pools were an extra charge and were not a great experience, the lady taking payment was very sour.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 16 Dec 2024
We would like to thank you for your feedback. It is important to us that our guests feel welcomed and that our staff are friendly and helpful. We want to apologise if any of our staff were lacking in this area.
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We booked a cabin (with shared toilet/shower facilities). A lovely, tidy, comfortable space. Great location, nice staff.
The communal shower/toilet area is one of the best we've seen - underfloor heating, really warm, bright, and clean. We'll be back to stay again.
The communal shower/toilet area is one of the best we've seen - underfloor heating, really warm, bright, and clean. We'll be back to stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 2 Oct 2023
Thank you for this wonderful feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us.
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Stopped for one night on a powered site for a camper van and ended up staying for two. The park was nearly empty due to Covid but frankly that suited us.
Secured a great powered site with hedges and trees all around. This facility is dog friendly and the staff are terrific. The facilities are close to being the best we have used. The kitchen is spotless, and has everything. The outdoor BBQ area is also well worth using. The cost is higher than most at $26 per person per night but that does entitle you to a 50% discount on the thermal spa pools entry down behind the resort.
The grounds are really well kept and the showers and toilets are cleaned regularly, are very modern and even have piped music.
Well really do recommend staying here if you don't mind being a few kilometres from the Taupo shopping area. Well worthwhile and we would certainly stay there again !
Secured a great powered site with hedges and trees all around. This facility is dog friendly and the staff are terrific. The facilities are close to being the best we have used. The kitchen is spotless, and has everything. The outdoor BBQ area is also well worth using. The cost is higher than most at $26 per person per night but that does entitle you to a 50% discount on the thermal spa pools entry down behind the resort.
The grounds are really well kept and the showers and toilets are cleaned regularly, are very modern and even have piped music.
Well really do recommend staying here if you don't mind being a few kilometres from the Taupo shopping area. Well worthwhile and we would certainly stay there again !
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 16 Dec 2021
Kia ora, We are glad that you had a lovely experience in Taupo, see you next time.
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Stayed in our camper van at the holiday park section of resort. From the moment we checked in, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful place to stay and the facilities are stunning. Showers and facilities block were spotless …..you could literally eat off the floor, it’s that clean. Taupo itself is a short uber ride away (€8), and a cycle along lake is a must. Lotus Thai for dinner outstanding too.
God I love New Zealand!
God I love New Zealand!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mirela Petrar, General Manager at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are thrilled that you had a good stay and that you are enjoying our beautiful New Zealand. Safe travels!
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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
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 regards,
Peter
The site is set back quite far from the lake actually, 3-5 minute drive. You might be lucky and get a lake view.
According to their website, cancellation for a full refund is only done outside of 48 hours. Enjoy your stay.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Nearby attractions include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens (0.6 km), Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort (0.00 km), and Mount Tauhara (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mole & Chicken, Bistro Lago, and Edgewater Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Romanian, and Afrikaans.
Does Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.