Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

Family-friendly hotel in Taupō with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Experience waterfront living at Wellesley on the Lake Taupo, where the sound of waves meets modern comfort. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, unwind with ocean views at The Lazy Trout Fish Shack seafood restaurant or keep active with laundry facilities and a gym.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

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

Room options

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
King Room | Bathroom | Towels
Towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
King Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Towels
Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Towels

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Guest Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Guest Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Guest Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Guest Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Queen Room Lake View | Bathroom | Towels
Queen Room Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Room Lake View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Towels

Queen Room Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Budget Double | Bathroom | Towels
Budget Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Budget Double | Room amenity
Budget Double | Bathroom | Towels

Budget Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Quadruple Room | Bathroom sink
Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato, 3351

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
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo

Wellesley on the Lake Taupo is a great choice for a stay in Taupō. 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Babysitting

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby

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

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 free self parking.

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 in Taupō Central, a short 6-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 19 minutes' walk from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

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Wellesley on the Lake Taupo Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

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 trip
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2/10 Poor

The property was in an excellent condition and had adequate parking. The Relieving Manager was very pleasant
Marg, 1-night trip
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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
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4/10 Fair

Broken furniture, only one fan heater, place looked tired
CWB, 1-night trip
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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 trip
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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 trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, good price, a little small and due for an update.
1-night trip
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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 trip
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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 trip
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6/10 Good

it was ok..nothing fansy about it but more convenient. i guess we got what we paid for.
2-night trip
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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 trip
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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 trip
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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 trip
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6/10 Good

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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 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 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 trip
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8/10 Very good

value for money. Small room but comfortable. Staff helped us find a park, they were friendly and helpful. Despite being road front with a lake view it was quiet. The building is old and tired, but we were pleased to find it.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Where to start. to start with booking dates were wrong. No confirmation call to ask if we were arriving or not. Person that served was very rude and abrupt. My advise never stay here again.
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The room was VERY small. No fridge. To run the electric clock had to unplug the electric blanket. No restaurant although that was advertised
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Close to shops, close to lake, easy check in and easy check out, premises look nice
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

What a grotty hotel! No lights on, in hallways, freezing cold only heating a dusty burning dirty heater. The fridge seal was broken & filled with dirt. The bathroom was so dirty the kids refused to shower, i only did so putting flannels down to stand on. Mold in the sealant, the fan chooked with dustbunnies, the floor dirty in bathroom & carpets not cleaned since laid. Not only marked & dusty with crumbs which were not ours. The single beds only had
1-night trip