Name: Wairakei Resort Taupo
Address: 640 Wairakei Drive, Wairakei, Taupō, New Zealand, Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand
Rating: 7.68

Guest reviews

7.7

Good

Based on 2,459 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

10%

Couple

37%

Family

41%

Group

7%

Solo

1%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews of Wairakei Resort Taupo, guests consistently praise the heated pools, spacious grounds, and family friendly amenities, while noting dated rooms, occasional maintenance issues, mixed cleanliness, friendly yet sometimes understaffed service, and a quiet location outside town.

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6

Marthinus

Apr 10, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

This would have been glorious 20 years ago… beautiful thermally heated outdoor pools, squash and tennis courts, gym, large grounds…. but as much as amenities are still nice the room we were in was likely last updated in 90’s and barely maintained in recent years. Damp, a light fitting fell out and became a waterfall, rotten beams, broken dryer, etc… although cleaned well the room was disappointing. Staff were lovely although getting through to tell them about the new light water feature was a 30minute wait on the phone. The restaurant was nice but expect fine dining prices for decent pub food.

6

Shaz

Mar 30, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced and boring dinner menu. Quality so/so. Banana split $20 which was kid sized at best. Ok stay but wouldn’t eat there. $150 for two and def nothing special.

10

DAWN

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

yes

8

Daniel

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Well

10

Brian John

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes very good.

640 Wairakei Drive, Wairakei, Taupō, New Zealand

Location

With a stay at Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor in Wairakei, you'll be in a national park, just a 4-minute walk from Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and 7 minutes by foot from Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Prawn Farm and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Rock`n Ropes.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa(0.2 miles)

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley(0.4 miles)

Prawn Farm(1.4 miles)

Rock`n Ropes(1.4 miles)

Wairakei International Golf Course(1.9 miles)

Huka Falls(2.2 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 18 for children.

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

The property is situated in a national park, just a 4-minute walk from Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and 7 minutes by foot from Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. It is approximately 1.4 miles from Prawn Farm and Rock`n Ropes, and about 10.8 miles from Taupō Airport.

Yes, there are 2 outdoor swimming pools available for guests. The pools are seasonal and operational hours may vary.

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, which should be confirmed with the property.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 50.00 per night, and cribs may be available upon request. Advance request or confirmation is required for both.

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