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Wairakei Resort Taupo

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and fitness centre

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Tauhara Twin

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

Superior Tauhara Twin

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Tauhara King

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

Villa, 1 King Bed (Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom

Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Huka)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Tauhara)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tauhara)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Waiora)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rangatira)

Suite (Rangatira)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Superior Waiora Room

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

Superior Waiora Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Family Villa

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Huka Twin Room

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

Standard Huka Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom

Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Rangatira Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

Studio Villa

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Wairakei

A family-friendly stay in Wairakei awaits you at Wairakei Resort Taupo. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Geyser Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, Hot tub and sauna. Other amenities include 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 Taupō.

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

  • ‪The Huka Honey Hive - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BUBU Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Heli Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Wairakei Resort Taupo

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and fitness centre
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, 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 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)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Wairakei Resort Taupo offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 32 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Geyser Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • 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

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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per night.
  • 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 32 for adults and from NZD 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per night
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation.

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 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 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wairakei Resort Taupo on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$130.90, 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.

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.