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River View Retreat Taupo

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A wooden deck with a table set for dining, overlooking a lake with trees and hills in the background.
A modern house with a wooden front door, stone pillars, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of a lake.
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A modern entrance with a wooden door, stone wall, and a statue.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Waikato River
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Taupo, Waikato
  • Place, Spa Thermal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Taupō
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

River View Retreat Taupo

Welcome to Lakeside Accommodation Taupō.

At Lakeside Accommodation, we're more than just holiday home managers – we're your partners in creating unforgettable memories. We're dedicated to delivering a high-end accommodation experience, ensuring that your holiday is nothing short of extraordinary.

Your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction are our top priorities.

We look forward to hosting you.
Perched on the banks of the beautiful Waikato River this luxurious accommodation is the perfect private retreat after an adventurous day out exploring Lake Taupo. Relax on the deck in the beautifully landscaped gardens to the sound of the river with the ambience of the outdoor gas fireplace, perfect for those cooler summer evenings or clear winter nights.

Offering multiple accommodation options to cater for families or groups of up to 8 guests there are spacious 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With an entertainer’s kitchen and scullery and multiple living areas with easy access to enjoy the outdoor spaces, you are guaranteed to make happy holiday memories.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9958549
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Taupō

Rangatira Park, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Lake Taupō and Spa Thermal Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A.C. Baths and Taupō Hot Springs. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Taupō - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • A.C. Baths - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Huka Falls - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taupo's Steak & Ale Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Master of India - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River View Retreat Taupo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River View Retreat Taupo?

As of 9 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River View Retreat Taupo on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,506, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River View Retreat Taupo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River View Retreat Taupo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River View Retreat Taupo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River View Retreat Taupo located?

Located in Rangatira Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waikato River and Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside home

We had a wonderful stay at this riverside home. The views across the river are simply stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
We're so happy to hear you had a great stay. Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golfers Tour

Great location to spend some relaxing downtime while on a golfing trip. Chilling on the deck by the river was very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Shane! We’re so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay during your golfing trip. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spacious property

We were a group of 8 friends meeting in Taupo for the concert. Despite the weather we had a fantastic time and the property was perfect with different spaces for all to enjoy both indoors and out under cover. The house was exceptionally clean and we would definitely recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2024
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location

We had a family group (7 adults) stay at the house & it was so nice to have such accommodating living spaces where we weren't on top of each other. The setting with the outlook to the river is beautiful, you don't even notice the neighbours either side & it's a nice walk along the river & into town. The beds were super comfy & everything was exceptionally clean. Thanks to the wonderful property managers for returning goods left behind!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
We're so pleased you had a wonderful stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location just needs a few little improvements.

Overall a great property. Good space and location. Just need the cleaners to look up ... spiders in many corners. Also three tvs but not one connected to regular TV stations to watch news etc. A dish and Freeview would fix this easily. Little things I know but it's the little things that matter at this standard of place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property, beautifully clean and perfect for a family. Travelling with 6 adults and a child, we found this lovely house provided an abundance of space, gorgeous views directly overlooking the Waikato River and an immediate feeling of luxurious relaxation. An easy 20 minute stroll along the river to town and the lakefront, and being in a private court it is super quiet. While the house is not in the middle of town, which we knew when we booked, the location is so picturesque and the house so comfortable that we had no issues with needing to drive 5 minutes to the CBD if the weather was poor. The kitchen had everything we needed and love the inclusion of cooking essentials like oil, herbs/spices and quality cookware. We visited during Spring with cool nights, and used the thoughtfully provided plug in heaters in the bedrooms, with the fireplaces and once we worked out how it worked, the gas heating kept it cosy in the living areas. We loved our stay and will be back without a doubt - highly recommend staying here if you have the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Loved our stay - the place is bigger and better than the pics suggest! Swimming in the river was such a highlight - its perfectly clear and not that cold as its come out of the lake so i guess has warmed slightly. So much cool stuff to see and do nearby. Our only issue was check in - the main road gate key code entry system is very tricky to navigate, once you know how its fine but I feel this needs explaining on the check-in docs. We had to get a neghbour to get us in then when we spoke to the property manager later on phone she explained it. A simple thing to change to make peoples arrival nicer. Really enjoyed and would reccommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
We're so happy to hear you had a great stay. Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Batch stay

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

Ideal location for a family stay with 8 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & tranquility with stunning views

Amazing three night stay in a beautiful home with a wonderful view. The only improvement we would recommend is having a larger barbeque with a hot plate, considering the size of the house & potential number of guests
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
We're so happy to hear you had a great stay. Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical stay

Finally a property that is just like the photos! What a magical place this is, super clean, and well appointed and maintained. The river was a beautiful view and the kiddies loved the spa and fishing the river. So did the adults. A lovely stroll into town along the river. Will be rebooking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

The property was very well set out and was in a great location, rooms were all good sized and facilities were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Beautiful home with stunning views of the Waikato river!! The house was set out perfectly with enough room for the whole family to relax. We loved the spa!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place thanks alot.

Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Thank you for staying with us, Jason. We’re sorry to see that your experience did not meet expectations. We would genuinely appreciate any specific feedback you could share, as understanding what fell short would help us address any concerns and improve the experience for future guests.

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