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    Wairakei Resort Taupo

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    #29 of 68 Hotels in Taupo
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    640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo 3384, New Zealand
    011 64 7-374 9004
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    4.0
    782 reviews
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    640 Wairakei Drive, Taupo 3384, New Zealand See on map
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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    FRANZ Conference

    This review focuses on the service elements whilst at conference this week. All the systems from room allocation, house keeping, restaurant were all in place my stay was a seamless transition from the busy to the relaxed. My only recommendation is for Leo (we gave...More

    1  Thank Stephen B
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 2 days ago

    Dear Stephen B, Thank you for taking the time to review Wairakei Resort Taupo. I'm glad we met your expectations during your stay with us. I have organised the name batch for Leo so it will be easier in future to recognise his service. Thank...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
    Friendly, helpful staff make up for tired facilities

    There is a lot that is good about Wairakei Resort, especially the staff who are friendly, professional and helpful. The grounds are lovely, very pretty and peaceful. Delicious and plentiful breakfast and great choices on the Pavillion Restaurant menu. However, the rooms seem a bit...More

    Thank Alison H
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Alison H, Thank you for taking the time to review Wairakei Resort Taupo. I'm sorry that we didn't meet your expectations regarding the rooms. We are in the final stage of planning the refurbishment of certain areas; this is not a fast process but...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best family holiday to the snow!

    We had a fantastic experience here. Portacot setup with bedding beautifully, activity packs for the kids upon check in, room clean and warm, hot pools fantastic, staff customer service exceptional, family villas spacious, buffet breakfast a real highlight too. We had the best weekend away...More

    Thank Heidi S
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Heidi S, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review Wairakei Resort Taupo. We enjoyed reading your feedback. It's is great to see that you and your family had such a good stay at Wairakei and that you were happy...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great value.

    We enjoyed a Celebratory Package. From a friendly welcome at the desk, bubbles and chocolates in our rooms, lovely meals, and a welcome dip in the heated outdoor pool. Just the thing for a short winter's break. We would certainly recommend the resort and would...More

    Thank 934shirleyp
    Response from Felix_Witte, Front Office Manager at Wairakei Resort TaupoResponded 1 week ago

    Dear 934shirleyp, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review Wairakei Resort Taupo. We are glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and that it was just the right thing for your winter's break. We hope to see...More

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    Pool
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Room Service
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Free Internet
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
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    Free Parking
    Room Service
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Wheelchair Access
    Dry Cleaning
    Meeting Rooms
    Laundry Service
    Concierge
    Banquet Room
    Multilingual Staff
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Conference Facilities
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Room amenities
    Refrigerator in room
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    Pool
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    US$80 - US$155 (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$80 - US$155 (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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    15 November 2016|
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    "Stay at Huka Resort instead!"
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    "We had an internal facing room but there is loads of space and the gardens are lovely."
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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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