If you have any questions about Wairakei Resort Taupo, 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 32-38°C. Pool towels are available from reception.
We have two restaurants in the resort.
The Geyser Bar is near the reception desk and opens 5pm 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 Taupo township.
Unfortunately, no. We can call a taxi for you.
We are a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupo.
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 1.5% 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 15 NZD and club hire is 10 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.
Taupo 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, Taupo 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.
