We have stayed at this resort often as we enjoy the complex and the range of facilities. the staff are always friendly and the rooms bright, light and comfortable. The last time we stayed 2 weeks ago we were also sharing the facility with a large number of people attending a conference. No real problem until night time ...which was... More

Although we usually use the Wairakei as a stopover between Auckland and Wellington, this time we stayed a couple of nights on a voucher deal. And might I say how pleasant it was to get something on a deal and still get treated like a valued customer - to the point of being offered a discounted stay for our next... More

Positives: clean rooms with crispy quality linen (first thing I always look for). Nice heated pools and spas and other amenities. Good food. Great heating/cooling system in rooms. Few children. Negatives: room and hotel décor a bit on the old side. No bath (second thing I always look for). No wi-fi in the rooms. Apparent king size beds are in... More

Had a voucher for this and it was great value for money! The room was lovely and tidy, with a balcony. Large grounds and if you enjoy golf/tennis/gym there are good facilities for this. Two swimming pools and 5 private spa pools, which were very nice. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Breakfast was great, good selection of continental and cooked.... More

Why haven't I stayed before? It's the perfect in between Auckland and Wellington spot. So much to do: tennis, golf, swimming etc. Next time will bring the mountain bikes too. the food is fantastic. The quality excellent. Look out for special packages dinner and breakfast included. Very good value. It seems during holidays the have special activities too. When we... More

We've been here four times in the past two years and it's a great place to stay especially for families. There are lots of facilities and the thermally heated pool is a great place to relax whatever the weather. The grounds are great to wander round and with tennis, squash, gym and golf on hand plenty to do. The breakfast... More

Went here on the spur of the moment and regret I didn't check the details first. There is so much you can do while spending time at this resort. We left the golf clubs at home, the squash gear, the tennis rackets and the mountain bikes - we should have taken it all as you can enjoy all of these... More

Recently stayed using a family package deal. Kids loved the pools and surrounds which was great as the rooms were tired and not well cleaned. Staff were good but on the whole it was a very average facility that, for us, didn't really meet our expectations.

I have stayed at the Wairakei Resort twice in the past few months, once with my partner for a romantic weekend, and once with a group of 3 couples for a golfing weekend. Both times, the service was just fantastic, the rooms brilliant, and the facilities are top-notch. I love being able to do everything I want without having to... More