The Wairakei Resort Taupo provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Taupo will find that the Wairakei Resort Taupo is a fantastic accommodation choice. The hotel is located approximately 17km from Taupo Airport. Taupo Airport is the closest option for those who prefer to fly, approximately 17km away. Seeing Taupo's sights from this hotel is easy with Hukafalls Jet Taupo, Rock'n Ropes and Taupo Aqua Park all close by. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Taupo hotel can make use of the parking facilities. If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
AAl Wade2025.06.06
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“An Unexpected Maze of Delight”
If you’re looking for delicious food, sparkling clean rooms, and the kind of hotel layout that makes you question whether you’ve accidentally entered a witness protection program — this is the place for you.
Let’s start with the food: Chef’s kiss. I’d drive across three postcodes and two mildly illegal U-turns just to have their breakfast again. The scrambled eggs? Fluffy little clouds of joy. The bacon? So crispy it filed for emancipation. And the dinner? Let’s just say I proposed to my dessert.
The room? Immaculate. Clean enough to perform surgery in. I dropped a piece of popcorn behind the bedside table and found absolutely no dust, no suspicious stains, and no mystery hair. 10/10, would snoop again.
Now… the layout.
Imagine booking a room at a lovely hotel. You check in at the front desk, all smiles and suitcases, and then they hand you a map that looks like it was drawn by a drunk pirate. “Just follow the driveway, take a left at the third bush, go behind the laundry shed, ignore the goats (they’re decorative), and your room is the one just past the third time you question your life choices.”
I drove around the back like I was trying to escape from the FBI. Every turn felt like a side quest. I found myself in areas where I wasn’t sure if I was still on hotel property or had entered Narnia. Google Maps gave up. Even Siri was like, “Dude, you’re on your own.”
BUT — once I did find my room, it was like discovering a hidden treasure. Peaceful, quiet, with views of a tree that may or may not have judged me. And honestly? It was all part of the charm. You don’t forget a place like this.
Would I stay again? Absolutely. I just might drop breadcrumbs next time so I can find my way back.
The best place in Taupo
Our complex is made up of 3 x studios and 3 x one bedroom units plus the Cottage and the Lakehouse as stand-alone separate buildings.
All unit types are ground floor with decks, courtyards or garden nooks, cooking facilities, unlimited free Wifi and SKY Guest Select 50+ Channels. Superking beds and King single beds ensure guests have a great night’s sleep – crisp sheets and cuddly blankets suit all seasons.
Rollaway beds and porta-cots are available on request. Two of our units are pet friendly, please contact us directly prior to making pet bookings for confirmation.
Located across the road from Lake Taupo at Two Mile Bay and are backed by a 4 hectare public reserve. With uninterrupted views across the lake to Acacia Bay and the hills on the western shore showcase the action on the busiest stretch of water on the lake. Summer and Winter sunsets are a bonus.
The Lion’s Walk runs along the lakefront from the marina in town to Waitahanui and attracts walkers, runners and cyclists all year round – there is always something happening on the lake edge or on the water. We are 5 mins drive from town and 5 mins from the airport.
AAlice Bun2025.01.03
Great hotel stay with complete amenities for self cook dinner, located by the lake front with breathtaking sunset set view! And we have new pets for the day, cutie cat welcome us to Accent!
Overall is great except for the insulation around the house not strong enough as it can be quite cold during night ….
Highly recommended for families and groups of friends enjoy the stay here.
With a stay at Oasis Beach Motel in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Taupō Hot Springs and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Three Mile Bay.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Art Deco motel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite at Edgewater Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
GGuest User2024.04.15
There was a heated pool so I had a great time staying warm.
It was close to the lake, so the view was nice, and there was a supermarket nearby, so shopping was easy. It was good
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AAnonymous User2023.10.09
The location is excellent. I stayed in this hotel before the epidemic. I stayed in a three-bedroom apartment on the first floor that time. It was very good. This time we only booked a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor. The facilities and equipment are a bit old, but the bedding and towels are all new and high-quality. There are pots, bowls, induction cookers, etc., hot water in the spa bath and other facilities are very convenient. Downstairs There are washing machines and dryers available, please note that they are available from 8am to 8pm. There is also a BBQ for guests to use, and it is very convenient to check in and out. The cleaning staff are very friendly, but the front desk staff are not too enthusiastic. The overall experience is not bad. I will stay here again next time I come to Taupo. Ctrip has an advantage in price👍
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GGuest User2024.07.02
Very satisfactory experience. Clean, comfortable, everything we needed. Warm, friendly welcome, great guest book with good tips! We will definitely be back! Highly recommended.
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JJK ML2024.11.15
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YYisuoyanyuyunduan2024.02.16
The one-bedroom and one-living room is more soundproofed. It's great to have a direct view of the lake from the living room. Parking is also convenient. Dining is not far away. It's great. The service is very friendly.
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GGuest UserThe hotel is close to Lake Taupo and it is very convenient to walk around the lake in the morning. The room is well-equipped for cooking, clean and hygienic, and the Indian waiters are warm and welcoming. But there is a charge for washing clothes.
AAnonymous UserWe had a 2 bedroom apartment in double storey. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Check-in was a breeze. Front desk was very helpful and brought us to our room.
It comes with a fully equipped kitchenette with washer and dryer.
Will not hesitate to recommend The Village Resort to anyone.
It was a wonderful experience staying at this place.
GGuest UserThe room is spacious and well-equipped, suitable for holiday and leisure. The beautiful Lake Taupo is just across the road, and McDonald's is a few minutes' walk away. The location is convenient and relatively quiet.
BBecky suThe house is clean, the surroundings are quiet, and it is very close to the lake. You can walk around. It is very convenient to eat and there are many choices. However, the parking spaces are not fixed. If you come back late, you have to park farther away from the room. Overall, it's okay. Motels in New Zealand don't have much service. They're basically self-service.
ଘଘa4ଓWe arrived at 8 o'clock and the sunset was beautiful. The sea is right at the door, which is very convenient. You can walk leisurely along the path to the place where you can eat. You can take pictures while walking and feel the sea breeze. In addition, the hotel does not have slippers, so you need to bring your own slippers.
YYUEIt’s ok, but the only single-storey room is arranged. This is the second booking, because I was staying on the upper and lower floors before I felt good and I would continue to choose this one. After reacting with the store, I still wouldn’t change it. Happy
GGuest UserWe stayed at the Acapulco Motor Inn while we were in Taupo for a wedding. The staff were friendly and helpful with great local knowledge.
We were pleasantly surprised with our room, decadent toiletries, a huge spa bath, lovely robes and slippers and a selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate made our stay thoroughly enjoyable.
Breakfast is also available at an extra price and a large farmer's market is held across the road each Sunday morning.
We are already planning our next stay at the Acapulco Motor Inn, this time we'll be bringing our children too.
GGuest UserThe hotel is clean and tidy, well-regulated, the location is very good, just by the Taobo Lake, parking is convenient. The front desk seems to be a Taiwanese uncle who is very friendly and can communicate in Chinese.
GGuest UserGood location, very good rooms but the sofas and some quilts need to be changed as they were dirty and old. Something needs to be done to the noise as we could hear other guests of the other rooms.
The manager, I believe he is Chinese , was very polite, helpful and kind.