Wairakei Resort Taupo (Wairakei Resort Taupo)

Lovely stay that was perfect for our family !

Everything we needed for our overnight stay. Unfortunately our room was very hot and difficult to sleep in. As tge rooms are centrally heated it couldn't be remedied.

It can be hit and miss staying places at the lower cost end of the spectrum but Wairakei was amazing. It was clean and really nice, everything worked and the rooms were great. The kids loved the pool and the location to town was awesome. Really ideal for anyone with kids

Location is ok, 5 mins out of town but it does have good facilities and activities for families. We used the Basketball and Squash courts and the two pools alot. Staff were great and responded quickly to any requests.

I recently stayed two nights at Waitakei Resort and had a wonderful experience. The surroundings were incredibly peaceful and scenic, offering a perfect escape from the city. The room was clean, spacious, and well-equipped, with a comfortable bed and a lovely view. The staff were friendly and attentive, always willing to help with any request. I especially enjoyed the resort’s natural hot springs — a highlight of the stay. The food at the on-site restaurant was delicious, with plenty of options and fresh ingredients. Overall, I would highly recommend Waitakei Resort for anyone looking for a relaxing and refreshing getaway. I hope to visit again soon!

kia ora just stayed overnite (10 of us)...hot pools a blast..swam, 9pm n 6am.!! 10/10.....be back thankyou

Our stay was great nice room and very clean but no utensils or grocery it was explained in the flyer after we had booked in but definitely would go back.

Wonderful service, location and amenities. Our only grumble is a lack of bedside lighting in our room to allow us to sit in bed with our books! We did visit in the middle of winter so lounging around the pool was not really an option.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay as a family of 5. The soundproof room was clean and conveniently located at the start line of The Possum Night Trail Run. Facilities were easily accessible & it was a treat to be able to swim until 10pm. We look forward to our next stay!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “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.