Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4.0 star property

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Courtyard
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Restaurant
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Place, Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Prawn Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Rangatira)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Wairakei

With a stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor in Wairakei, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Prawn Farm.

What's nearby

  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rock`n Ropes - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Prawn Farm - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Heli Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor offers 187 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 187 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Practice your swing on the golf course or dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Geyser Bar - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 35 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Geyser Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless 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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Connecting rooms may be available for the Family Unit and Studio King room categories only.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Bayview Wairakei Hotel Taupo
Hotel Bayview Wairakei
Resort Taupo
Wairakei Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo Hotel
Wairakei Resort Taupo Wairakei
Wairakei Resort Taupo Hotel Wairakei

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great range of amenities throughout the resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were amazing and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, nice restraunt, ample parking, nice bed, bathroom a tad out dated but ok, room suffice for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, clean,easy parking & lovely warm pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found everything excellent. Clean, spacious, great complex to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here several times and would return again Handy location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes all very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Haydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast menu is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spent hours in the pools. So much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 Great staff,Clean room, great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bedroom was a good size and the bed very comfortable. All staff appeared to work very hard, with long hours but they were all very good at their respective jobs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Geranne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were good and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff are amazing. Friendly and welcoming at arrival and in the dining areas for both dinner and breakfast. They make the experience really!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servicing of the rooms was sub par but the amenities were great if travelling with young children. Pool and play ground keeps them entertained
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff, amenities Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are great. Place a bit dated Easy parking Good for kids
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great resort located a short drive outside Taupo. We stayed for two nights on a road trip. Big resort with great facilities for everybody in the family both young and older.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean, lovely facilities, spacious room, beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very friendly, breakfast was a decent spread. However the hotel and amenities are very dated and tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, awesome pool, a convenient place to stop on a trip south.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026