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    Wairakei Resort Taupo

    675 Reviews
    #15 of 69 Hotels in Taupo
    640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo 3384, New Zealand
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    Overview
    4.0
    675 reviews
    • Excellent34%
    • Very good43%
    • Average17%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “hole golf course” (22 reviews)
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Buffet
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Bar/Lounge
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    Self-Serve Laundry
    Private Balcony
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    1 - 5 of 665 reviews

    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Lovely location

    This is a lovely setting for a getaway, great location & atmosphere, lovely Staff, great car parking. Breakfast was great, nice that they have a restaurant on site & town is not far away if you need other options of food or other amenities. Some...More

    Thank Ursh503
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    One night, not so great

    We had a unexpected night here on our way to Ohakune, when the roads were closed and had to stay in Taupo, we felt that this hotel really took advantage of the shortage of hotel rooms in Taupo and charged a premium price for two...More

    Thank 5fromNZ
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Nice place but the shower wasn't great

    The resort was really nice ,great facilities and staff. The food was good. Sunday buffet great. The rooms were warm and the beds comfortable. The only downside was the shower which was low pressure and ran hot and cold. We didn't end up using it....More

    Thank jasonbQ9599NO
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded yesterday

    Dear jasonbQ9599NO, Thank you very much for staying with us and taking the time to give us your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and the facilities. We have shared you comments with the maintenance team.

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Resort-style hotel in lovely grounds

    Second rural two-night stop on our Lions 2017 tour. The room was very comfortable with a view over one of the thermally heated outdoor pools. There was a balcony too although we didn't use it as we were out and about all day. The grounds...More

    Thank LizG10959
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded yesterday

    Dear LizG10959, We appreciate you taking the time to write this favourable review of Wairakei Resort Taupo. Currently we are looking into improving our WiFi offer.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great family accomodation

    We had a great stay at Wairakei with a clean and comfortable room for our family of 2 adults and 3 children. We all enjoyed a lovely hot swim in the clean and well presented pools. We were disappointed with the dinner food options for...More

    Thank charlotteMH27
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear charlotteMH27, Thank you very much for your review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the facilities too much. I have shared your comments regarding the menu with our head chef and he will take your input on board.

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    About
    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Free Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Spa
    • Room Service
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Business Centre with Internet Access
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Laundry Service
    • Banquet Room
    • Conference Facilities
    • Room Service
    • Concierge
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Self-Serve Laundry
    • Room amenities
    • Refrigerator in room
    • Things to do
    • Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Spa
    • Hot Tub
    • Golf Course
    • Tennis Court
    Details
    • Price range
    • US$100 - US$173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Hotel class
    • Hotel Style
    • #10 Business Hotel in Taupo
    • #11 Luxury Hotel in Taupo
    • #14 Family Hotel in Taupo
    • Room types
    • Suites ,
    • Family Rooms ,
    • Accessible rooms ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 187
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    • Location
    • New Zealand >
    • North Island >
    • Waikato Region >
    • Taupo District >
    • Taupo
    • Also Known As
    • Bayview Wairakei Hotel Taupo ,
    • Hotel Bayview Wairakei
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