Millennium Resort Manuels

4.5 star property

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View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Junior Suite King with Lake View | View from room

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
243 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330
  • Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room with Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Queen with Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite King with Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room with Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Queen with Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at Millennium Resort Manuels in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Three Mile Bay.

What's nearby

  • Taupō Hot Springs - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Millennium Resort Manuels

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
Millennium Resort Manuels offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy local cuisine at Edgewater Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Edgewater Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Lakefront Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 29 to 35 for adults and NZD 14.50 to 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Edgewater Restaurant
  • Lakefront Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1968
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 29.00 to 35.00 for adults, and NZD 14.5 to 17.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Millennium Resort Manuels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Loved the view from our room and very comfy bed. Room service was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

seth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a lovely ground-floor room with stunning views of Lake Taupo. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, and our room was wonderful, featuring an incredibly comfy bed that made our stay even more enjoyable. The heated pool was great; all in all, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nerissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grotto on site was a bonus as was the heated pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bahirathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay enjoyed very much
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice reception and restaurant, but the rooms went downhill. Our shower leaked all over the bathroom floor and our telephone didn't work. Had to go to reception instead of call to book a table (which isn't a problem really), but the staff didn't speak enough English to understand what we were trying to say about the telephone not working. Eventually, someone who understood and could work around problem turned up to our room, she couldn't fix it, but understood what was wrong.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely location directly on Lake Taupo, however the lake path is around 2 metres from the sliding door to your room if you happen to be located on the ground floor. The storerooms are generous in sizing but only have queen size beds. Decor a little dated but very comfortable. The restaurant was nice with a good menu selection. There is also a lovely area adjacent to the restaurant for drinks. Breakfast was delicious, best scrambled eggs! It’s a bit of a walk into town but doable. The rooms are possibly a little noisy due to the busy road behind the hotel. Once we shut the door to our bedroom, the bathroom acted as a buffer so it was much quieter. Parking is right outside the lower ground rooms. Staff were fabulous and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter, McCrae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely view Property getting tired but good food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen and Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality comfort with a little glamour in Taupo

We were looking for somewhere with a bit of comfort, at short notice do to an extended work trip. I have stayed at Millennium hotels before around NZ and theyre pretty reliable and this one had an in-house restaurant, better than the thought of battling Taupo chaos on a holiday wkend. Checkin was friendly and easy the room was spacious with a great view over the lake. Everything inside was clean and in good condition and comfortable. Spa bath was welcome. There was a little noise at night with the room opening to a hallway that was open on one side and overlooking the carpark and road, you could hear traffic at night, but it wasnt bad. Ate at the restaurant, excellent service and meals were delicious. Make sure you book on weekends or holidays, we were lucky to get the last table. Overall a really good stay and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location with the waterfront views was stunning, amazing sunset! The size of the room was perfect. Staff were incredibly helpful and accomodating, not to be faulted. In room dining options were not good. Go out somewhere else for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant with breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting by Lake Taupo , pleasant room but little storage place if staying for a holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Wonderful location with a beautiful view of the lake. We had dinner in our room and the room service was very prompt and the food was good. We could have had a meal in the restaurant but it was so nice to be in our room and listen to the waves and birds - plus an amazing sunset. Slept listening to the waves lapping on the shore- sheer bliss.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whoah lake views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Manuels

Great location on the Lake. Very nice restaurant with a lovely view and wonderful dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely view of the lake. The facilities in the room are beginning to show their age, but are quite comfortable. We were disappointed that although the room had been made-up, the bed was not made! Dined both nights at the Edgewater restaurant. The meal was good. Breakfast adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and location was perfect. Great room and view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriama

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025