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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Huka Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Craters of the Moon
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Executive)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Executive)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Executive)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rangatira)

Suite (Rangatira)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Villa, 1 King Bed

Executive Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Villa

Family Villa

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • Prawn Farm - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Huka Falls - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Craters of the Moon - 14 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embra - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Piccolo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mira - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seakraft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers 187 air-conditioned 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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 187 air-conditioned rooms 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.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. 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
  • Basketball
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • 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

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 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 100.0 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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1015 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the cost i expected something more modern the standover shower was akin to something from a low cost room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Comfortable bed. Enjoyed the hot pool. Great meals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunhong

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

XIAN SHU

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chunhong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights although the room was serviced the bed was not made just pulled up wasn't even stretched.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Clean, quiet comfortable rooms. Terrific breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deep

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

Nice Resort with Amazing Hot Pools

All good, except the Room had no Intercome and the Kettle was rusty old. plus is the Hot Pools and children playground.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronilo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xaveria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very unforgettable experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is tired, trading on former glory. Carpets worn, single glaze windows, poor insulation between hallway and room walls makes it noisy.The toilet ran for approx 10 min after each flush in one of the rooms we booked. In the other room we booked, the heater didn’t work. Poor attention to detail i.e. a newly installed sink didn’t have the sticker peeled off properly so its just dirty, sticker backing on the sink...uggh. Our room fad anrs, the other room we booked wasn't cleaned properly after previous stay because there were still peanuts on the floor upon arrival. I could go on...but in general, its tired, trading on former glory, lack of attention to detail and not really clean.

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property pretty dated. Facilities good but lane swimming pool and surrounding area in need of a refresh too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Comfortable and convenient

Just an overnight stop in Taupo and the reception was very friendly. It was great you could check in any time which reduced stress for us travelling with a toddler. The room was clean and beds very comfortable. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The rooms were fine. Quite large compared to some we have stayed in. The pool is amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the warm swimming pool and spa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great, but breakfast not worth the money

Generally great, breakfast would have been great at half the price, it was a good basic buffet breakfast but the price was for something much better. Coffee was from a machine that seemed to be filter although it said esspresso, and only eggs were scrambled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor dated, old stained carpet in room. Dirty teaspoon and cup. Room wasn’t properly serviced- dirty towels removed but not replaced and rubbish not emptied. Steps on pathway to pool unsafe. Restaurant breakfast too expensive. Overall not worth the room rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Staff were exceptional, thoroughly enjoyed all facilities. An unbelievable experience, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025