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Wairakei Resort Taupo

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Taupo
Apr 28, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024
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Contact Information

✉️ blair.nicholas@wairakei.co.nz

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Reservation: 📞 +1-888-475-8114

🖨️ 64-7-3748485

Address

640 Wairakei Drive

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Overview

Facilities

Rooms

Location

FAQ

Wairakei Resort Taupo Review

The 4-star Wairakei Resort is located 15 minutes' drive from Taupo airport and offers an outdoor pool as well as a fitness suite. An à la carte restaurant is available in the family-friendly hotel that boasts a central location, around 25 minutes' walk from such entertainment venues as the powerful waterfall "Huka Falls".

The restaurant is daily open for breakfast. You can go to Fairways Cafe restaurant for dinner or eat your lunch at Pavilion restaurant. The hotel has a lounge bar with a wide range of refreshing drinks.

Mind Junction Amusement Park is approximately 15 minutes' drive from the modern accommodation, while Huka Prawn Park is set 5 minutes away by car. Rock'n Ropes, around 15 minutes' walk away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Taupo.

This Taupo hotel is placed not too far from Hidden Valley. Wairakei Resort is situated close to Wairakei Thermal Valley, while Wairakei bus station lies nearly a 5-minute walk away.

There are 187 rooms with a balcony and a terrace. Some of them offer a flat screen TV together with a mini-bar, coffee and tea making equipment. The units are designed in a spacious manner. Offering amenities such as a hair dryer and free toiletries, the bathrooms also have a sauna and a hot tub. Certain units overlook the garden.

A sunbathing terrace and an outdoor swimming pool can be arranged at this Taupo property for an extra charge. The eco-friendly Wairakei Resort Taupo also features hiking, lawn tennis and squash along with bicycles for rent. Guests will appreciate a wellness centre provided on site.

Key Features

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Relax

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court

Kid-Friendly activities

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Rooms

Economy King

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Size: 21 m2
Twin/Double

Huka Twin

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Size: 28 m2
Twin

Tauhara Twin

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Size: 28 m2
Twin

Waiora King

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Size: 23 m2
Double

Tauhara King

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Size: 28 m2
Double

Studio King

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Size: 26 m2
Double

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Rock'n Ropes 1.03 km (3379 ft)
  • Huka Falls 2.27 km (1.41 mi.)
  • Lava Glass Blowing Studio 2.52 km (1.57 mi.)
  • Shooters Golf Range 730 m (2395 ft)
  • Huka falls lookout 2.04 km (1.27 mi.)
  • Huka Prawn Park 1.05 km (3445 ft)
  • Craters of the Moon 2.35 km (1.46 mi.)
  • Taupo Wake Park 800 m (2625 ft)

Transportation

  • 3 Rata Street 1.49 km (4888 ft)
  • 14 Kauri Drive 1.62 km (1.01 mi.)
  • 36 Rata St 1.65 km (1.03 mi.)
  • Opp 15 Maire St 1.70 km (1.06 mi.)
  • Wairakei 220 m (722 ft)

Wairakei Resort Taupo FAQ

Which popular attractions can we visit while staying at Wairakei Resort?
Staying at Wairakei Resort, you shouldn't miss Taupo's main landmarks such as Lava Glass Art Gallery (2.5 km), the contemporary Taupo Maori Carvings (2.3 km) as well as Mind Junction Amusement Park accessible with a 15-minute drive.
Which airport is close to the Wairakei Resort?
The nearest airport to the Wairakei Resort is Taupo airport (20 km) and it is reachable with a 15-minute drive.
Can we park our vehicle near the 4-star Wairakei Resort?
Yes, at the 4-star Wairakei Resort your car will be safe in secure parking on site.