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    Wairakei Resort Taupo

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    640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo 3384, New Zealand
    011 64 7-374 9004
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    4.0
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    “hole golf course”(23 reviews)
    “pavilion restaurant”(17 reviews)
    “squash court”(11 reviews)
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    640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo 3384, New Zealand See on map
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent amenities, all in one place............

    Greeted by friendly reception staff and the 3 rooms I had reserved were as requested, ground floor adjacent to the hot pool. With cafe and restaurant on site, we didn't need to leave the resort, other than for a fishing trip on the Lake -...More

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

    Dear PKLJP, Thank you very much for staying with us again and taking the time to review Wairakei Resort Taupo. It's great to read such positive feedback about your stay, staff and facilitates! We are looking forward to welcome you back soon. Regards Felix Front...More

    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 6 November 2017
    Fabulous Resort especially for the Family Reunion

    Have just returned from an amazing family reunion made all the more pleasant by the wonderful facilities and staff at this amazing place. Stayed onsite for 2 nights. Very quiet peaceful grounds beautifully kept. Have often wondered what it would be like to stay having...More

    2  Thank Trisha826
    Response from Felix_Witte, Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 7 November 2017

    Dear Trisha, A very heartfelt thank you for your recent review. I have shared with the team your wonderful comments and we are extremely pleased that you enjoyed everything so much. Thank you and we look forward to welcome you back in the future. Regards,...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wonderful hotel, especially for a Saturday night.

    Last minute find, via AARP (thanks). Rooms are average size, good amenities. Front desk staff super FRIENDLY and accommodating. Advised of evening outdoor concert, a surprising delight. Buffet dinner at hotel restaurant also very good, more expensive than I'm used too, but well worth it....More

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

    Dear EasyTrvln, Thank you very much for staying with us and your great review. We are thrilled that we were able to reach your expectations, hopefully we can welcome you back soon! Regards Felix Front Office Manager

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great escape. Clean and quiet

    Well it’s a simple place. Friendly staff, clean, good range of beer in the bar which by the way closed early. And the restaurant serves a good meal but the T-bone steak is as thin as schnitzel. Yes reasonable accommodation prices and good clean rooms.

    Thank Geridog1
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Geridog1, Thank you for publishing your review. I hope we can welcome you back at Wairakei Resort Taupo! Regards Felix Front Office Manager

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Disappointing

    We were interested to stay at Wairakei Resort, having driven past many times over the years. We hope dit would be quiet but unfortunately over Easter weekend it was full and quite noisy. We had booked for dinner in the resort restaurant and were told...More

    Thank Louise F
    Response from Felix_Witte, Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear Louise F, Thank you for choosing to stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo and taking time to give us your feedback. I am very sorry to read about your experience you had while dining with us. Please be assured that I have passed on your...More

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    Pool
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    Restaurant
    Room Service
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Free Internet
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Hotel Amenities
    Free Parking
    Room Service
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Dry Cleaning
    Meeting Rooms
    Laundry Service
    Concierge
    Banquet Room
    Multilingual Staff
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Conference Facilities
    Room amenities
    Refrigerator in room
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    Pool
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    Golf Course
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    Heated pool
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    US$110 - US$165 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #10 Business Hotel in Taupo
    #12 Family Hotel in Taupo
    #18 Luxury Hotel in Taupo
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    US$110 - US$165 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel class
    Hotel Style
    #10 Business Hotel in Taupo
    #12 Family Hotel in Taupo
    #18 Luxury Hotel in Taupo
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    Eileen D
    15 November 2016|
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    "If you are keen on a dip in the thermal pools, request a ground floor room closest to the pool - great..."
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    "ground floor units have patio door to garden or pool areas."
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    "Any Room is Suitable for a Couple or as a Family 7 we had a Family Unit + Studio"
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    "Lower floor as lots of rooms here"
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