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★★★★HotelWaikato, Hobbiton & Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

640 Wairakei Drive, 640, 3330 Taupo

Distance to the trail

91 km to Hobbiton

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About this hotel

This historic hotel features rooms with views across Wairakei Tourist Park in the North Island. Two outdoor swimming pools, a well-equipped gym and spa offer a full range of treatments. There's also a 9-hole golf course, an inviting restaurant and a family-friendly atmosphere. Extensive conference facilities are available, and there are several sports venues nearby.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Family friendly
  • Accessible
  • Air con

Facilities and services

Facilities 14

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (15:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service (extra charge)
  • Launderette (extra charge)
  • Air conditioning in public areas
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  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Luggage room

Catering 2

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Health & wellness 4

  • Sauna (extra charge)
  • Massage (extra charge)
  • Spa treatments (extra charge)
  • Spa centre (extra charge)

Entertainment & pools 4

  • Outdoor freshwater pool (2)
  • Outdoor heated pool (2)
  • Sun loungers
  • Children playground

Sports 2

  • Golf (extra charge)
  • Tennis

Business 2

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room (5)

Meals 3

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • À la carte dinner

Payment methods 4

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 3

  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age (18)

Rooms and suites

  • Double room

    Tauhara Superior Room 2 Queen Beds

  • Villa

    Villa with 1 Bedroom

  • Double room

    Heritage Economy Room 1 King Bed

  • Junior suite

    Spa Suite 1 King Bed

  • Double room

    Waiora Superior Room with 1 kingsize bed

  • Villa

    Studio Villa 1 King Bed

  • Double room

    Superior Room 2 Queen Beds

  • Double room

    Tauhara Superior Room 1 King Bed

  • Double room

    Huka Standard Room 2 Double Beds

Occupancy by room type

  • Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Junior suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Quadruple roomup to 6 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
  • Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

640 Wairakei Drive, 640, 3330 Taupo

91 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

  • Wairakei International Golf Course1 km
  • Golf course1 km
  • Huka Falls2 km
  • Craters of the Moon Thermal Area3 km
  • Lake Taupo5 km
  • City centre7 km
  • Bus/Train station7 km
  • Beach7 km
  • Taupo Airport15 km
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop73 km
  • Rotorua Airport73 km
  • Auckland Airport257 km
  • Rotorua500 km

Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Buffet Breakfast
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Golf hotels
  • Hotels with spa
  • Sport hotels
  • Family hotels

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 18/09/2026.

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