We arrived in Taupo at 11pm with no bookings, only to find all Taupo accommodation closed for the night. At the service station in Wairakei we were told that the Wairakei Resort was open around the clock, so we went across the road and tried there. We had a room in the 300 block, well away from the hotel where... More

Recently stayed at this hotel for two nights.Very old and dated and seriously requires a facelift. Beds very comfortable and clean crisp sheets, lots of towels etc. Dinner at the restaurant was average and the staff were quite keen for us a group of four people to have the buffet dinner. We opted for the menu and the food was... More

We'eve spent several short stays at this resort.Its great fro a weekend of relaxation. The amenities suit all ages.Squash,tennis,lap pool,hit pools spa golf. The buffet last weekend was to die for and the breakfasts also are great esp the [pancake making machine- keeps kids occupied ! The expresso coffee wasn't too bad either ! Rooms comfortable( except the old wing... More

In early March my husband and I spent the weekend at the Wairakei Resort. We thoroughly enjoyed our 'mini break' at the resort. The meal we ate on the Friday evening, in the hotel restaurant, was delicious. We were served by a mature waitress who was very knowledgeable about the wine menu. The two breakfasts we had which were part... More

We stayed at Wairakei resort for one night over Easter. It was a last minute booking and we did appreciate that they were able too fit us in but the room we stayed in was very poor. It was in the 400 section and the room was in dire need of an update. The bathroom was especially poor, dated and... More

An enjoyable eperience, with large clean rooms that were quiet at night. Free wifi in the rooms I stayed in (700-900 block) (get a code from the reception desk). The restaurant and bar staff were very good, the reception staff were hit and miss. A pleasant walk to the nine-hole golf course on the other side of the road. It... More

Clean, tidy, friendly staff and Real people with families staying at the same time. In saying that the style is a little older, due to being set up a while back and could do with a make over, however if it were my palace I would do the kids play ground first and also put in a little skatepark for... More

We stayed one night in room 711 and what a great experience we had. The room was excellent, and the staaf very friendly. We had dinner in the restaurant which was family friendly, and great to see some kids in their pyjamas. The food was perfect. There is so much to do at the hotel there is no need to... More

We only stayed here for the one night on the way from Auckland to Wellington and it was brilliant. Whilst it is dated on the décor front it is very good value for money and the grounds are stunning. The staff were very professional and friendly and most welcoming. We had the Sunday Roast Buffett which was very typical Kiwi... More