If you have any questions about Wairakei Resort Taupō, please take a look at the questions most frequently asked in the list below. If your question hasn’t been addressed or answered satisfactorily, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff directly on +64 7 374 9004 or email us at reservations@wairakei.co.nz.
Checkout is 10am.
We have two pools: a large lap pool by the Villas and a recreational pool near the Waiora Wing reception area of the resort. Both are heated to 32-35°C. Pool towels are available from reception.
We have Pavilion Restaurant and The Geyser House Bar for snacks and casual evening dining.
The Geyser House Bar is near the reception desk and opens 3 pm daily.
There is extensive free parking throughout the resort for all types of vehicles. You do not need to prebook and the car park is within easy walking distance of the rooms.
We are a 5-minute drive from Taupō township.
Unfortunately, no. We can call a taxi for you.
We are a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupō.
The pools are open until 11pm.
We do not have views of the lake.
No, but the resort has ample parking for any number of guests.
As with many hotels in New Zealand and Australia, we do charge a 3% surcharge for AMEX and 2% surcharge on all credit card settlements at checkout – including foreign debit card transactions.
No, we do not have BBQ facilities. Unfortunately you are unable to bring your own BBQ to the resort.
It would be 45 minutes.
Yes, we have a selection of mountain bikes you can hire at an hourly rate or for a full day.
The taxi company is able to provide taxi or shuttle transfers to and from the airport.
Yes, and they are free to guests.
Green fees are 20 NZD and club hire is 15 NZD per set. Wairakei Resort reserves the right to change these rates from time to time.
Access to the squash and tennis courts is complimentary. The squash court closes at 10pm.
Yes, we have a playground for children.
Taupō is a golf lovers paradise. Beyond our own Wairakei Resort 9-hole golf course, there are 6 Golf Courses near the resort: Wairakei International Golf Course, Taupō Golf Club, Tauhara Golf Course, The Kinloch Club, Waiotapu Valley Golf Club (Reporoa) and Turangi Golf Club.
The Equestrian Centre is 15 minutes’ drive from the resort.
We have 187 rooms. The property and golf course cover 169 acres.
We have 2 spa pools in our fitness centre area and 4 in the spa pool complex.
There are coin-operated washing machines with detergent and coin-operated dryers in the Tauhara Wing next to the lobby.
No pets are allowed EXCEPT for service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability.
No. You can stay with us, with or without vaccinations. If you are over 12 years, please bring your My Vaccine Pass to dine at our restaurant, and bar. If you do not have a pass, you can order room service. Please remember to scan in, wear a face mask, and social distance.
Yes. If you are over 12 years, please bring your My Vaccine Pass to dine at our restaurant, and bar. If you do not have a My Vaccine Pass, you can order room service. Please remember to scan in, wear a face mask, and social distance.
Yes. If you are over 12 years, please bring your My Vaccine Pass to use the fitness centre. Please remember to scan in, wear a face mask, and social distance.
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Wairakei Resort Taupō is in compliance with Government Regulations in terms of hospitality vaccination protocols.
The health and safety of our guests and staff remain our utmost priority, which is why we have in place the highest level of COVID-Safe protocols weaved into our official COVID-Safe Plan. Stay safe at Wairakei Resort Taupō with the assurance that your room, as well as all public areas have been carefully prepared with your well-being in mind.
Yes. You need to wear a face mask when you are in all public areas such as reception, hallways, around the pool and in the restaurant. You cannot eat or drink while wearing a face mask, so feel free to take it off at the table.
The discount is applied to the original room rate. If you are booking as a member, an additional 5% discount is then applied to the already discounted rate.
We are looking at ways to improve the online experience. Also, booking online enables you to provide your personal details in a more secure way through our booking engine than over the phone or via email.
