Phoenix Resort

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Natural pool
Mini-golf
Two Bedroom with Spa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Aerial view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $105
$91 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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212 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment with Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom with Spa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Taupō

With a stay at Phoenix Resort in Taupō (Waipahihi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs. .This motel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Huka Falls and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Craters of the Moon.

What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Taupō Central - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club Taupo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Phoenix Resort

Phoenix Resort offers 13 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Taupō motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Phoenix Resort Taupo
Phoenix Taupo
Phoenix Resort Motel
Phoenix Resort Taupo
Phoenix Resort Motel Taupo

Phoenix Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 272 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and lovely grounds. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anzelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and the staff was very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaunne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet location, lovely rose garden, great view from upstairs bedroom, personal hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, owner very friendly and even greeted us with a block of chocolate
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

brynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome four day stay will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy with full amenities you would need to enjoy your stay. Would fully recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms, friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr T J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in really friendly guy who took the time to show us everything in the area on the map what to see and do
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A picturesque hotel with every amenity that you could want!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, friendly staff, onsite parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very informative & welcoming staff. Private spa in room excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

soraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room quiet area comfortable bed an amazing shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa bath was really nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly staff! Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The geothermal spa pool was lovely. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless. Car park needs attention
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very friendly, the room is very clean😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice accommodation. Enjoyed our soak in the private thermal hot pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Gabriella

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and had everything that we needed for our stay. Beautiful roses and a great view of the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly, room was cosy, had everything we needed and the bed very comfortable. The thermal spa was our highlight.. so nice to relax in. Perfect for out weekend getaway. Definitely looking at staying again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the private mineral pools, the reason why we choose to stay here when in Taupo… so relaxing. The staff are also friendly and helpful. Also love the garden, very cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023