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Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Lake Taupō

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, dinner served; seafood, sea views
Reception
Property entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato, 3351
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Towels

King Room

Highlights

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

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Queen Room

Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Guest Room

Guest Room

Highlights

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

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Queen Room Lake View

Queen Room Lake View

Highlights

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

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Budget Double

Budget Double

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Taupō

A family-friendly stay in Taupō awaits you at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Lazy Trout Fish Shack, serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a conference centre. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Taupō Central hotel include Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

Family-friendly hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Lake Taupō
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Wellesley on the Lake Taupo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Wellesley on the Lake Taupo. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Taupō hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Wellesley on the Lake Taupo offers 40 accommodations. This Taupō hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 22 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lazy Trout Fish Shack

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 22 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?

Yep, Wellesley on the Lake Taupo has a free self car park.

Does Wellesley on the Lake Taupo have a pool?

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo has an outdoor pool.

Is Wellesley on the Lake Taupo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Wellesley on the Lake Taupo is a hit with families.

Does Wellesley on the Lake Taupo serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?

No, Wellesley on the Lake Taupo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo's onsite restaurant that serves seafood.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 274 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 984 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Marg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was in an excellent condition and had adequate parking. The Relieving Manager was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Marion, Napier

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

CWB

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken furniture, only one fan heater, place looked tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

A.

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, good price, a little small and due for an update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Tee., OHAKUNE

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
it was ok..nothing fansy about it but more convenient. i guess we got what we paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location close to lake and town. Old and in need of modernising. Mould in the bathroom etc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

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Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Great location,great price.clean. Lightning was terrible at night couldn’t see very dangerous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice looking Hotel from the outside but the room was a little bit outdated and dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019