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The Retreat

5.0 star property

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Chalet 2 | Terrace/patio
Chalet 2 | Living area
Chalet 1 | Living area
Chalet 2 | Lake view
Chalet 4 | Lake view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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31 Rutherfurd Ln, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Chalet 1 | Living area

Chalet 1

  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Chalet 4

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chalet 3 | Lake view

Chalet 3

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chalet 8 | Living area

Chalet 8

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chalet 2 | Living area

Chalet 2

  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chalet 5

Chalet 5

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chalet 7 | Living area

Chalet 7

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Chalet 6

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Trundle Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at The Retreat in Taupō (Nukuhau), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. .This luxury chalet is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rice & Noodle House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vine Eatery & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Retreat

Luxury chalet with 2 hot tubs and an indoor pool
The Retreat offers 8 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 5-star chalet have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers.

This Taupō chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This chalet also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Fireplace gate

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Free firewood
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: NZD 40 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Retreat Taupo
The Retreat Chalet
The Retreat Chalet Taupo

The Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
World class , exceptional and very special to be part of the whole experience of tranquility and opulence.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! Such a beautiful, quiet location with great views of Lake Taupo. Our chalet was very clean and comfortable. The hosts, Annie and Mike, were extremely helpful and welcoming. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved The Retreat! It’s private, spacious & a fantastic view of the lake! We will definitely be back & are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuan chun

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025