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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools
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Garden
Property entrance
Courtyard

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Tauhara Twin

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Tauhara King

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rangatira)

Suite (Rangatira)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Waiora Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Huka Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Rangatira Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Studio Villa

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Wairakei

With a stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo 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 - 8 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Catch 22 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a golf course
Wairakei Resort Taupo 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 swimming 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 parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 32 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 3 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 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 32 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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 Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to sweep around the pool as I saw sticking plaster and babies sock lying there for days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great for a stover on the way South as handy to the motorway. Friendly, welcome staff on our late night arrival. Easy to find room. Although a little aged, was a comfortable bed and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Value for money Excellent. Facility is getting tired looking but it is still comfortable and as a 1 stop holiday destination is untouched with all the sports activities and relaxing. -3 degrees this morning and to hop into a 37° pool is amazing I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have stayed at the Wairakei on numerous occasions and have always loved it there. The hot pool is superb, and the beds are really comfy. The staff have always been obliging and helpful. We also love the casualness of the place where you don't have to dress up for dinner etc. We would definitely recommend this hotel to others
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A favourite of our family. Never disappoints. Great, friendly and helpful staff. Very clean rooms and lovely grounds. The restaurant food was yummy, great portions and affordable. Cut the trip short as our eldest wasn’t well, staff upgraded us and put us in a quieter and bigger family suite. Was very grateful for that. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Camila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suneel Norris Domnic

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and clean rooms. However, housekeeping was not up to mark. We stayed there for two nights, but the bathroom shower gel was never topped up. There was very little in the bottles and we just managed to do with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryll

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely setting. A little bit out of the way. Restaurant and bar prices a bit on the high side. To far to drive into town for a cheap and cheerful. All the staff were lovely and very accommodating with any queries or requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy, great facilities.

Great location, friendly front staff and great facilities. We booked for 3 people (1 adult, 2 children) and no rollaway bed was present (checked in at 9:30pm so too late to sort). All 3 had to share the king bed. Also only 2 towels were in the room. TV wouldn't work, but not a big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was dated, the over the bath shower was old and the pillows were terrible. The room was clean and warm and overall good enough value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its very sad when everything is beautiful and walk into a dull , unwelcoming room with a bed so soft , when two of us lie down roll into the middle. Only 1 extra pillow in the cupboard for 4 people and 1 pillow o. Tje ned comfort of a bed should be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic and clean. No dust on bench bed or cobwebs! Impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good breakfast and wonderful resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated for the price, we paid for a villa i expected a lot better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was welcoming and pleasant to meet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked pools but dont know if they were very clean. Did not like the food and service at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool facilities. are great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Warakei Resort for 3 weekday nites and used it as a base for full day trips doing the Lake Taupo Loop and the Central Plateau Mts Loop. Perfect accomodation for a late winter solo traveller. Reception staff very welcoming and helpful. Grounds extensive and diverse.....7-8am swim in thermal lap pool was magic. Room spacious, everything worked, plenty of bathroom and coffee-tea making supplies. Room serviced daily whilst out exploring. A great place to come 'home to' after out all day. Would I stay there again....DEFINITELY!.....Stu in Tauranga
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location will stay again great value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kershia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great - especially the service from the older gentleman who kept an eye on all proceedings, making sure it all ran smoothly. Check in took quite some time as did the time I asked for an extra pillow - Saturday night around 7 pm. The facilities were very well kept, lovely friendly cleaner on Saturday afternoon on way to pool. Great place which we will recommend to everyone. Just wondering whether I should have got a discount for breakfast as joined as a member.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025