With a stay at this apartment in Taupo (Nukuhau), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Taupo and Waikato River. .This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp.
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Taupo Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Taupo (TUO) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Malabar Beyond India - 17 min walk
Bubu Coffee Roasters - 9 min walk
Vine Eatery & Bar - 17 min walk
Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - 14 min walk
Finn Maccuhal's Irish Pub - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Central Taupo 3 bed apartment
Just a 5 minute walk away from central Taupo but set in a lovely quiet area overlooking a river, this high end apartment makes for an excellent get away.
There are 2 Queen beds, 2 Single beds - family friendly with a heated pool.
(NOTE: Pool is NOT available after Easter - Spring)
A high end apartment with nice big screen TV, unlimited wifi internet and comfy beds.
Access is via a keypad on the main door. If you have any issues with access our onsite property manager can assist. You are a stones throw from central Taupo, just walk over the bridge and you are there. There are great walks around the area, and lovely views of the river. You can walk into Taupo easily from here.
There is a huge garage for 2 cars or a boat. Enjoy!
Please NOTE: -We have an onsite property manager who is available if you have any issues during your stay.
- This apartment has 2 sets of stairs (each set has roughly 10 - 12 steps) so this may not be suitable for the elderly. - There is strictly no parties! Smoking only Outside please. - Please DON'T rearranged or move our furniture! If you need to move anything for some particular reason, put it back before you depart! - Treat this property like you would your own. Please clean up after yourselves. - Please do not exceed the maximum guest limit and inform us of any extra guests that may want to stay in the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
JPunnett
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Things to do
Heated pool
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Central Taupo 3 Bed Apartment Nukahau
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Central Taupo 3 bed apartment Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rose H.
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment in a beautiful area
We stayed here for two nights and wish we would have stayed longer. Great apartment & very nice inside. Rose H Canada
Rose H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Kay S.
31 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor Stay
This property showed through photos was not at all how it looked in person. The property was very dirty and the sheets on the beds felt like not clean and certainly were not pressed. There was a cockroach in the entry dead on floor and also one alive on the curtains in living space. The upstairs toilet seat big crack and dirty should not be used. All the rooms the curtains had black mould. The main bathroom toilet brush filthy sitting in dirty water and the walls of the bathroom were very dirty. This is expensive and the advert said stairs but there were 18 & 16 steep steps to try and get heavy suitcases up. My girlfriend paid in excess of 900 which we felt expensive thinking a fab place. We would not recommend a stay here and do have photos as evidence of the mould and cockroach. Would recommend the host needs to visit and actually take a look and ensure this place is cleaned thoroughly. The host was not responsive when I asked for a slightly late checkout like 1 hour and responded 15 hours after we sent the message. There are far better places in Taupo along the waterfront. If a property is listed the photos should be accurate and not enhanced like they were. So so disappointed considering this was a special stay for my friend and I to visit an elderly relative living in Taupo. My friend said we should have walked out but arriving at 10.30pm was too difficult. The host needs to take more care and also please place long life milk in the fridge.
Kay S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
sophie f.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A welcome return!
We stayed here a few years ago and loved the size of the appartment, it’s within walking distance to town and has a pool onsite to use.It’s very clean and modern with fabulous views.Would definitely recommend and look forward to returning
The property is in a great location, and has a beautiful view out over the river and the lake. It is however on a major road and the road noise in 2 of the 3 bedrooms is quite loud. The rooms could do with double glazing or thicker curtains to help with this, that said by night 3 I was used to it. One word of warning is that the living and kitchen area is on the 3rd floor so lots of stairs to lug your shopping up!
Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Gail
Travelled with family
23 May 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
A great location. The stairs were much steeper and came into use more often than desired due to layout. No smoke alarms (had been disabled) which is unacceptable especially for the bedrooms being so vulnerable. Only 3 odd matched wine glasses in the cupboard for 6 people. The toilet seat and lid in the middle level bathroom was broken and loose, needs urgent fixing. Some silicone spray on the drape tracks urgently needed so the drapes aren't ripped or damaged when trying to close or open them.
Gail
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Francisco T.
1 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spaced and well located apartment in Taupo
Walking distance to the center of Taupo. Good view
Francisco T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
James G.
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Venue
As noted, the accommodation was clean and everything we needed was there.
Highly recommended!!
James G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Sue P.
30 Dec 2021
Lovely Apartment
Lovely Apartment, great location.
3 good size rooms. The apartment is closest to the driveway so you hear the gate opening and closing, also very close to the road so a lot of road noise.
Pool is great for a splash around.
Sue P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
4/10 Poor
Anastarzia C.
15 Nov 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house terrible maintenance
When we first got to the property the first things we noticed was the beautiful house an location, but entering the house we noticed the dirty walls an floors, we were staying for 4 nights were only provided with 4 rolls of toilet paper for 4 people, I also paid for a cleaning fee an towels toilet paper at the least were not refilled or replaced, also had to wash our own towels, wifi didn’t work the intire time. Says there’s a Xbox but it was a Xbox 360 with no games loaded an no intell of bringing our own games.
Also apon leaving you are required to completely clean the house top to bottom but still get charged a cleaning fee. You will also receive a call when left telling you that you left the hotel in a complete state even when you followed all precautions that was asked of you.
You will also be told that you got complained about. You can asked why they never came an told you an their reply will be ‘we were trying to be courteous’ even when all noise that was made got quietened by 8pm (we even didn’t start our vehicles after this hour also, as we were there for a car event)
You will also be watched the entire time you stay, as the property owner had stated to myself ‘I watched you the entire time, even when you were on the balcony’ witch over looked one of the bedrooms you will stay in.
Anastarzia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carol C.
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Luvly, comfortable ,central, recommend.
Carol C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Zara H.
25 Mar 2021
Lovely home
Lovely home , awesome stay.
Highly recommend
Zara H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Dec 2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
Charlotte B.
29 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Simple and clean. About 10minute walk to town
Charlotte B.
4/10 Poor
Nicole B.
9 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Noisy unit
Lovely unit but very noisy - two of the bedrooms back on to main road and sleep is impossible
Pool was dirty , no wi fi and veranda backed onto main road . Only one shower - yet advertised as two bathrooms .
What was good were the washing facilities in garage and lounge furniture
Nicole B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Laura R.
19 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
a gorgeous apartment
The property was gorgeous and a great location. i think it needs to be made a bit clearer that it is 1 full bathroom and 1 toilet. the listing made me think there were 2 full bathrooms. When youve got 6 adults staying: 1 shower is a smidge of a stretch.
the 11am check out is awesome, just not if the cleaner sits outside at 10 :)
Laura R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amy M.
16 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 3 story rental.
Wonderful experience. Nicely kept 3 story rental with everything you could need, except maybe a fewore pots and pans. Nicely furnished and very spacious. Close proximity to town. We wish we could have stayed longer. We were disappointed the pool was not open and the gate to the complex was right outside the rental and it appeared broken so it would slam shut whenever someone would drive through it. Otherwise we were more than pleased with this rental we would definitely stay here again.
Amy M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa E.
10 Apr 2019
Great stay
Great spot, handy to yacht club and town. Fully recommend.
Lisa E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
ALI A.
8 Oct 2018
Ok
The place was generally OK. Netflix subscription was not valid, the available video game console was not ready/ controller was not charged and no charging wire was available, few cups/kitchen equipment were dirty and needed cleaning before use, the pool was not open. These things were supposed to be available according to the advertised description.
ALI A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nellie S.
17 Aug 2018
Fantastic property
Very modern, clean apartment. Lots of stairs though :), but all very nicely set up. We were very impressed with the apartment and the facilities available. It was like staying in a really nice hotel, but with all the comforts of home - linen provided, and cleaning included.