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Tennis court
Golf course [on-site]
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Squash court
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Studio King - Bed
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Wairakei Resort

7.1Rating
Very GoodRated by Guests
1,860Reviews

What to expect

Pros

  • 🌟Friendly and helpful staff
  • 🏊Great heated pools for kids and families
  • 🍴Delicious breakfast with lots of choices
  • 🏞️Nice location and peaceful surroundings
  • 🔥Lovely hot pools for a relaxing soak
  • 🛏️Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
  • 🍹Fantastic experience at the Gayser Bar
  • 🤝Good value for money and convenient location
  • 🌿Beautiful setting and attractions nearby
  • 🎉Plenty of activities for families and groups

Cons

  • 🕰️Outdated facilities and rooms need renovation
  • 💸Overpriced restaurant menu and lack of room service
  • 🚫Unresponsive or unhelpful staff in some instances
  • 🏨Some rooms are run down and not as advertised
  • 🧹Lack of cleanliness in certain areas like carpets and pools
  • ❄️Inconsistent room conditions with temperature control issues
  • 🛠️Facilities showing signs of wear and tear, needing maintenance
  • 🍔High prices for average quality food and dining experience
  • 🌧️Unmet expectations based on previous experiences and advertising
  • 🤷Issues with booking management and customer service responsiveness

What this place has to offer

Things to do and ways to relaxBody wrap, Fishing, Fitness center, Game room, Hiking, Hot tub, Massage, Mini golf course, On-site entertainment, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Squash court, Tennis court, Water park
Services and conveniencesDaily housekeeping, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Laundry service, Luggage storage
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish, Hindi, Chinese [Mandarin]

Located in Wairakei, Bayview Wairakei Resort is a perfect starting point from which to explore Taupo. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Bayview Wairakei Resort. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, and some rooms come with television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, linens. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, sauna, golf course (on site), outdoor pool, spa. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Taupo has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Bayview Wairakei Resort.

Where you'll be sleeping

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28 m²

Tauhara King

1 king bed

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28 m²

Tauhara Twin Room

2 queen beds

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47 m²

Spa Suite

1 king bed

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45 m²

Family Villa

1 king bed and 2 sofa beds

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25 m²

Studio King

1 king bed

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21 m²

Economy Room

1 king bed or 2 single beds

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36 m²

Junior Suite

1 king bed

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28 m²

Huka Twin

2 double beds

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34 m²

Superior Twin Room

2 double beds

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28 m²

Twin Room with 2 Double Beds

2 double beds

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