Wairakei Resort Taupo

Tucked into Wairakei’s geothermal valley just minutes from Taupo town centre, this 4-star spa hotel sits beside Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and is close to Lake Taupo and Huka Falls. The resort feels family-friendly and doubles as a purpose-built conference venue, so it’s perfect for couples, families and groups.

A historic property offering hotel rooms and villas set among steaming thermal landscapes. Rooms (187 total) are air-conditioned and many open onto private balconies with valley views, and come stocked with fridges, minibars and flat-screen TVs; some feature partially open bathrooms for a modern touch.

Soak in two thermal‑heated outdoor pools and two hot pools, then reset at the full‑service spa with massages and facials. There’s a fitness centre and gym, a 9‑hole golf course, tennis courts, walking and mountain‑bike tracks, picnic areas, concierge and babysitting/childcare options—wake up to thermal‑valley mornings and step straight into activity.

Purpose-built conference facilities cater for up to 600 delegates, with a business centre, event spaces and a 24‑hour front desk. Wi‑Fi is available (charges may apply) and free self‑parking is onsite for delegates and guests.

An on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve meals and drinks for all budgets, plus a café for coffee breaks and 24‑hour room service. Full breakfasts are offered daily to kick off busy Taupo adventures.