Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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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

Superior Tauhara Twin

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Tauhara King

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rangatira)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Waiora Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Huka Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Rangatira Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Studio Villa

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catch 22 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a golf course
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 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 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 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 by Accor Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1014 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniella Francesca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. Tried to help us get the best option. Resort was lovely and quiet. Didn't stay long enough to use all the facilities. No internet for the tv unfortunately but friendly staff made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

shaheen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The adults were boozing up in the pool there teenagers were out of control. Very disappointing no servalance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jurnee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Need to be little more convenient for children to have their own area to the adults to swim
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, incredibly family friendly with all the amenities we needed. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Heated pools are great, bball tennis and soccer court are a plus. Good food in the restaurant. Rooms decor is a bit tired, could do with refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Could have done with a coffee plunger in the room. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely time, the heated pool was great, clean room, the decor is just a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and good facility. Except the pool is quite deep not suited for family and kids. And the room we stayed had issue with hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome rooms friendly staff and great activities like golf tennis available with 2 heated pools that are large enough to accommodate big crowds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could do with more overall heating in hallways etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot pool very nice,comfy beds,nice room.powerful shower.Nice meal in dinning room.Large serving.Would stay again. Highily recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne, Kapiti Coast

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The riom was very dated, neighbouring room was so noisy and woke my child up after 10pm, could not get hold of any staff to help. The door to deck didnt lock, several lights not working. It was cold and no extra blankets in room. We did enjoy the hot pool, but that was about the only good thing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASJEET

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed in a Standard King room. It was small and dated. Bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and facilities on site were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025