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Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Taupo with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Property entrance
Breakfast, dinner served; seafood, ocean views
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Queen Room Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room Lake View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guest Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Guest Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Budget Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Towels

King Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The price is NT$1,979
NT$2,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato, 3351

What's nearby

  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Taupo. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Lazy Trout Fish Shack, which serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a fitness center, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Special features

Dining

The Lazy Trout Fish Shack - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 22 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?
Yes, The Lazy Trout Fish Shack offers seafood and ocean views.
What's the area around Wellesley on the Lake Taupo like?
Wellesley on the Lake Taupo is located on the waterfront, a short 6-minute walk from Lake Taupo and 19 minutes' walk from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

We liked it because it was very near the lake. We disliked it because our bedroom was filthy. There was thick dust everywhere in our room. The back of the tv was disgusting. The air vent was filthy, the upturned lamp shade in the bedroom had whole families living in there. Even in the corridors there were swathes of dust. When we asked to move, the receptionist took us to another room this one the paint work was white and it was just as dirty, the receptionist didn't seemed bothered. She then told us to go to the Hilton their sister Hotel and so I phoned them and they were full. The receptionist then said well I can't help you, you better find another hotel. I expected our room rate to be refunded but they refuse to refund.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The property was in an excellent condition and had adequate parking. The Relieving Manager was very pleasant
Marg, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The position was good but there was no electric blanket, the restaurant was closed. Nowhere to place anything e.g cup, kettle, bathroom items and was locked out when returning from dining.
Marion, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Broken furniture, only one fan heater, place looked tired
CWB, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I rang to confirm reception would be there until 8pm. They had locked up and left before 7.20pm. Key was left however no wifi details or welcome info. Staff didnt sound professional on the phone always in a hurry. Room wasn't clean (found a hair in the bathroom draw) and all furnishings were very old and worn, bedding had all the inner from the duvet coming out everywhere. Paint job had been done without finishing tape - lots of paint where it shouldnt be making it look messy. Lastly, i received a phone call the following night, i thought it would be to apologise (as i had commented at checkout) however staff were asking if i was going to be checking in - for some reason they thought i had booked another night.. to be fair, this would have been ok if i was looking for a hostel, does have the basics.
A., 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Was a handy location, warm clean room altho a little cramped for 3 people and luggage. I think the room could've been reconfigured to make more space. it was OK for 1 night tho.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location, good price, a little small and due for an update.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

apart from the pool and spa being filthy and very smelly and I think the staff slept in a bit the next morning we were there. Otherwise not to bad for what we payed for and only needed a bed for the night.
Tee., 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location on the lake. Room comfortable enough, but tap in handbasin broken, no soap in shower, and no teaspoons. No one at checkout early this morning to tell about these deficiencies.
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

it was ok..nothing fansy about it but more convenient. i guess we got what we paid for.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Family room without the basics stocked. One pump bottle of soap in the bathroom acting as hand wash and shower wash. No other Only one plate supplied in the kitchen cabinet for a room that sleeps 5. Mould issue in the bathroom. A constant water unit running 24/7 next to our room making it noisy to sleep. No outside lighting up the path upstairs leading to our room.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Bed and hot shower. Well advertised meals, Happy hour for guest. No food no happy hour. Fair Trading Act ??? Only one staff member. Chef called in sick at 5.30pm. A complete lie. Neon light outside advertises breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu board in foyer. What a farse A disappointment for Taupo
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location close to lake and town. Old and in need of modernising. Mould in the bathroom etc
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nicholas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Upgrade the Wellesley
The owners have let The Wellesley deteriorate. On Friday and Saturday evenings, no bar service or meals. The relief manager said, 'the Chef had just, not turned up'. It is in a Prime position, has great potential, but needs significant TLC. The owners should be taken to task.
Leo, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

I stayed with my family and expected much better than we got. A wet floor by a leaky fridge that caused the room to STINK of wet carpet was really not what you want to walk in to and have to put up with after a long drive. It was an old, dated room that is in need of a touch up urgently. So much potential but misses the mark big time.
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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., 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Great location,great price.clean. Lightning was terrible at night couldn’t see very dangerous.
3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

I liked the closeness of Wellesley to the shooping centre. I didnt like - I had to ask for extra towels and only two was provided. We only had one face cloth and one handtowel. No soap in shower only a pump soap for wash basin. No tea twoels in kitchen. No sparer blankets as it got very cold at night. Spa wasnt available and swimming pool was dirty.
1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Location is good being close to the lake & restaurants. Cleanliness was not good, mould in shower & on shower curtain, & the spa pool smelt like swamp water
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice looking Hotel from the outside but the room was a little bit outdated and dirty
2-night romance trip
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