Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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

About the area

Wairakei

In Wairakei .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Prawn Farm and Rock`n Ropes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 10 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 4-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers its guests a golf course, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness center, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Wairakei Resort Taupo. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Wairakei hotel.

  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Connecting rooms may be available for the Family Unit and Studio King room categories only.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

LIne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Everlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greg on breakfast duty Saturday an Sunday always goes above an beyond to ensure patrons have what the need. Witnessed him bringing a peice of cake for young girl in Sunday. He gave us bananas for our marathon race on Saturday. Our dryer in villa kept breaking down an we had ants an cockroaches. Room was warm with a proper 4th bed set up in the lounge which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Symone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check the amazing team looked after us and made us feel so welcome. Our room was great, comfy beds and all we needed for our little weekend get away for our anniversary. Oh and the hot pools were amazing, wish they had some sort of entertainment though, like a big screen playing music or something maybe a bit more lighting for ambience😁 lots of parking, oh and let's not forget the little 9hole gold course across the road👍 easy access to the town center and all other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohammed, Whitby

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best for the place for what we paid. Rooms were not serviced, there was really bad drain kind of smell coming out of bathroom drain. Air vent in bathroom was not working and in the middle of the night the lights was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was comfortable but needed another blanket which we asked for along with another pillow but didnt recieve. Pool is really nice for a hot soak!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't leave the room till mid morning and the room was still serviced. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The kids wanted to live there. Great having the pool, gym and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alhough the rooms were showing theiw age they were clean and tidy. The beds were comfortable and the rooms warm. The range of food for the breakfasts was good, the plate warmer didnt seem to be doing its job very well and it was a pity the coisants werent able to be heated up. The restaurant evening menu could have had a few more options but on the whole the service was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Genevieve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely go back and stay again. Very family oriented. Our 7 year old enjoyed the garden lights at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025