About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Retreat in Taupo offers an aparthotel with a garden, terrace, indoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a hot tub for relaxation. Comfortable Amenities: Each unit features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, private bathroom, and streaming services. Prime Location: Located 9 km from Taupo Airport, the aparthotel is a 7-minute walk from the Great Lake Convention Centre. Nearby attractions include Huka Falls and Taupo Events Centre. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the scenic views, lakeside location, and convenient access to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

Apartments with:

Terrace

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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We have no availability here between Sat 18 Oct 2025 and Tue 21 Oct 2025

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
Price
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Not available on our site for your dates
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andy
    Australia Australia
    Spacious accommodation in tranquil setting, with beautiful view of the Lake and marina.
  • Mj
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lakeside quiet and close to the marina. Has a fireplace for each villa and plenty of wood but if you are too busy use the aircon. Master bedroom bed sooo comfy as were pillows and covers..exceptional
  • Craig_kerwin
    Australia Australia
    Stunning lake views from this spacious family-sized holiday home. Loved everything about this stay, all amenities and a fireplace. It was warm and so welcoming and, while not modern and new, it had been an excellent quality. Bed was fabulous and...
  • Angie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful welcoming managers. Beautiful grounds with large spacious family friendly accommodation. Everything we needed to have a relaxing weekend. We had our dog but did not let him roam free inside (to help with cleaning after our exit) but...
  • Bill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very nice unit and great hosts. We loved being able to have our dog stay with us and he enjoyed exploring the grounds on his lead. Very close to the lake with great views.
  • Kelly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Met by owners as we arrived, very helpful, chatty and friendly.
  • Neala
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great from the hosts to the house to the view. 10/10z
  • Belinda
    Australia Australia
    The property was beautiful. It was such a peaceful location, warm and comfortable chalets and the most stunning views of lake Taupō.
  • Fenixsg
    Singapore Singapore
    Fantastic private location right on the waterfront but only 5 minutes drive from the wharf and town. Incredible view. Fabulous chalet ("chalet" doesn't do it justice, perfect for those who appreciate 70's/80's architecture with high ceilings and...
  • Tamzym
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property was amazing the location, the pea Ce and the nature was amazing

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

The Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.