Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools
Waiora King
Spa Suite | Living area
Courtyard
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei, 3352
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Huka Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Craters of the Moon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Tauhara King

  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Waiora King

  • 22.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin

  • 33.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio King

  • 25.63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa

  • 45.59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Junior Suite

  • 36.05 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy King

  • 21.35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Tauhara Twin

  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Huka Twin

  • 28.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 Taupo and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. .This spa 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Huka Falls - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wairakei International Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Craters of the Moon - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huka Falls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Embra - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catch 22 Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Hotel in Wairakei with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers 187 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

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 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
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, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

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 46 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Geyser Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

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
  • 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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 46 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • 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
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.

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. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was ok , we thought the bar and restaurant were a bit pricey , Accommodation was fairly average compared to other places we stayed in recently, Think I’d look elsewhere
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the best service and overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort, pools were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very pretty setting and just needing to update their property. The beds were very old/bad and the air smells of sulphur gas mostly at night as there are natural thermal areas around.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was a nice escape from busy Taupo! Loved the outdoor pool plus jacuzzies. Staff were awesome and the steak was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a wannabe 5 star hotel. Rooms large grounds nice. Food choices unacceptably limited. If you want coffee you need to go to the gas station across the street. Ditto for lunch. No USB ports in room.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is close to Taupo, yet you feel like you are in a very relaxing environments. The staff are fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chihming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to access Alpine Crossing trail and downtown area with 3 nights stay. Staffs are quite friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was very dated 1980s it was clean and the bed was good but was not worth the price charged
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

prashant

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mubasher

Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night so was only after a bed. Interior was a little dated (was in the 400 section) and needs new carpet and some paint. Shower was good and the hot pool was excellent. Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best feature was the hot pool! Property has potential but it’s a bit tired, so it definitely could use updates. It was an ok place but not great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Levi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Early morning lawn mowing was a bit pathetic. Do that after your check out time. Otherwise the place was tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Haylee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay sith great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hot mineral pools. The veranda outside our room allowed us to have a nice morning coffee, even while it was raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024