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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
Hotel in Wairakei with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

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

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Tauhara King

Tauhara King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Waiora King

Waiora King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin

Superior Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33.82 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio King

Studio King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 25.63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa

Family Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45.59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 36.05 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy King

Economy King

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 21.35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Spa Suite

Spa Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Tauhara Twin

Tauhara Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28.08 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Huka Twin

Huka Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Tauhara King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Tauhara Twin

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Waiora Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Huka Twin Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Wairakei

At Wairakei Resort Taupo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. Geyser Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Wairakei hotel you'll find Lake Taupo.

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 full-service spa
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A fitness centre, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at 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)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers 187 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

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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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately NZD 46 for adults and from NZD 30 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
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 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 all accommodation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Wairakei Resort Taupo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

As of 14 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wairakei Resort Taupo on 12 May 2025 start from NZ$162.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Yep, Wairakei Resort Taupo has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Wairakei Resort Taupo. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments.

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Wairakei Resort Taupo has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

What makes Wairakei Resort Taupo a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Wairakei Resort Taupo.

Is Wairakei Resort Taupo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and 2 outdoor pools, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Wairakei Resort Taupo is a hit with families.

Does Wairakei Resort Taupo serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

No, Wairakei Resort Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wairakei Resort Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wairakei Resort Taupo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Claudette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We'll the photos do not represent what is there. Very lively and quiet property. The access to one pool is daunting. The property there looks in disrepair.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Was dirty in a room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expensive restaurant with limited menu
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent had everything there. good buffet breakfast Nice room and great hot swimming pool plus spas and a sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pool facilities were great. Clean and warm! Rest of the property, including rooms, were very dated and in some, parts quite shabby. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely resort but if you want to leave you have to drive as it is well out of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay as always. Quiet and away from touristy parts of Taupo yet accessible to everything. Will stay again with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great a place to stay with a family. The staff were helpful and friendly. A great vibe. Heaps to do with the kids. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pip

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was a nice temperature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would be our 4th stay at Wairakai Resort. Nothing has changed since the early 2000s. Decor is dated as is the rooms. As there is no room service, I would expect a kitchenette in the rooms with plates and cutlery. Certain areas was in a state of disrepair. The bar by the pool was not operational and doesn’t look like it’s been maintained in years. The pool was great but needed to be cleaned more regularly as there was sand in the bottom. The spa pool area was no longer operational. Our rooms were not cleaned to a high standard. On day 2 our beds were definitely not made up satisfactorily. The duvet and sheets were simply thrown over the bed and was not even tucked in. It felt as if this resort is being used for emergency housing with some of the clientele seen. Won’t be returning unless a major upgrade takes place..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CatherineWayne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and facilities. If I had to be picky I’d say there needs to be more parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and great buffet breakfast, all spas and pools are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stop over if you need secure off road parkin
Great stay, perfect for out stop over on our way further north. An oldie but a goodie.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little dated but met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel. Pools, gym and sports areas were all great. Wifi is basically non-existant. As well, the hotel was quite noisy due to how loud the doors were when closing. Walls are pretty thin! Staff were very pleasant, overall decent stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. It is dated but I love the old luxury feel so it doesn’t bother me any. Nice and quiet, great amenities, has 2 pools and a gym facility that has a hot tub and sauna. The rooms were gigantic! Which was a plus for my party of 3. Had a nice balcony to sit and listen to the bride early morning. The restaurant was ok. Seems to be the norm that New Zealanders are afraid of flavor and I have yet to have a great piece of chicken anywhere that doesn’t have the consistency of rubber. but the search continues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Sabrina, Thames

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation is really old - walking in the room was noisey and also could hear everyone walking in the hallways - its old and dated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People across the hall were had their doors open all night and were noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Property getting pretty tired. Had a nail poking through our carpet, patched wallpaper, threadbare carpet, a wobbly fridge that wouldn’t close well. Nice grounds and facilities, however.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Reshmi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was poor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Diquon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Was nice and quiet good place to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025