About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast Happy Home Taupo Accommodation in Taupo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy the outdoor seating area, and utilise the picnic spots. The property features barbecue facilities, an indoor play area, and free on-site private parking. Breakfast and Amenities: A continental breakfast is served daily, complemented by free toiletries and a range of amenities including a lounge, shared kitchen, and streaming services. Additional facilities include an electric vehicle charging station and outdoor dining area. Local Attractions: Located 7 km from Taupo Airport and 1.9 km from Taupo Events Centre, the property is close to Huka Falls and Huka Prawn Park. Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nanette was so helpful. It was great to have her onsite and communicate about getting into the property, breakfast was supurb and bed with a hot water bottle extremely comfortable.
  • Jue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The host is very hospitable and an excellent cook. She knows the surrounding area well and provides practical advice for sightseeing. I really appreciated her kindness and the helpful tips she shared during my stay.
  • Goran
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent breakfast, beautiful view, friendly host, domestic atmosphere!
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely clean accomodation and divine breakfast.
  • Girish
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I booked this accomodation on the night before I travelled there. So, didn't look much into place. Honestly, when I checked into place I had mixed feelings. But Nanette has been a great host and make you feel like you are part of the family,...
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very well looked after,first class breakfast. Great beds and shower. Excellent host. Will definitely recommend. Great value.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nanette was a wonderful host. She met me when I arrived and showed me around, even giving me some delicious home made smoothie. The room was comfortable and well-equipped. Breakfast was fabulous! Would 100% recommend.
  • Laurence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was fine. Yoghurt delicious with the plums
  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely place to stay for a few nights whilst exploring beautiful Taupo and surrounding areas. Nanette and her family were very accommodating and helpful throughout our stay.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owers super helpful and welcoming couldn't have done more for us on our stay. Lovely rooms great bathrooms and use of a full kitchen. Great homemade breakfast. Nice swing chairs outside. All round great stay!

Hosted by Nanette

9.6
Host review score
Nanette
We have a dedicated guest wing for our customers with six bedrooms available and a variety of toiletries in the shared guest bathrooms for your use. There is also a seventh, family bedroom at the front of the house with a super king bed and double bed. We can add a single bed to this bedroom on request. There are three deluxe super king bedrooms. Two are located next to the guest bathrooms. The third is at the rear of the house opposite the king bedroom. There is a second family bedroom with a super king bed and single bed. There is a portable cot available in this bedroom. The king bed in a small bedroom is at the rear of our home next to the back door. There is also a queen bed in a small bedroom available. The beds are all prepared with quality linen for your comfort. There is a private smart TV in every bedroom with Netflix. There is high quality unlimited fibre WiFi available throughout the property. There is a huge backyard with outdoor furniture, BBQ and orchard. You will be provided with a remote for the security gate to enter the property and the electronic lock code to enter the house. There is a key lock on your bedroom door. A two course homemade breakfast is included.
My two teenage daughters, Amélie and Aurelia, assist me in running this Bed and Breakfast in our large, unique home. We have been running this business for the past seven years. We have been super hosts on Airbnb throughout this duration.
An excellent area with superb security, located in central Taupo. Views of Taupo township and Acacia Bay. Local shops located just a few minutes' walk away. A 5 minute drive to town. In and around Lake Taupo you can ski, sail, sky dive, bungy jump, para-sail, go jet boating, take a scenic flight by helicopter or boat-plane, kayak, fish for Trout (permit required) or simply cruise on the lake. There are also a huge array of walking, cycling and mountain biking tracks in and around Taupo. A variety of excellent golf courses in the area makes our property extremely popular with golfers. An international racetrack, Bruce McClaren Park, is also located a five minutes drive away. Taupo is an ideal place to base yourself as you explore the central North Island, with Tongariro National Park/Whakapapa Ski Field and Rotorua an easy one hour drive away. Two hours' drive to Waitomo glowworm caves and 1½ hours drive to Napier/Hastings. EXPLORE TAUPO *Taupo is an ideal place to stay and explore and do day trips from * The TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING is 1 hour drive (it’s reputed to be one of the 5 best day walks in the world.) * TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK is 1½ hour drive to see the 3 mountains, Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngarahoe * NAPIER is 2 hours' drive * ROTORUA is a 1 hour drive * WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES is 2 hours' drive * TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK is where some of the Lord of the Rings movie was filmed * HONEY HIVE sample some Kiwi Fruit Wine * BUNGY JUMP over the Waikato River * CRUISE or SAIL Lake Taupo * TROUT FISH Lake Taupo and Tongariro River * HUKA FALLS. a must see while in Taupo * JET BOATING either Huka Falls or Aratiatia Rapids * GEOTHERMAL AREAS, many to see all a short drive away * GOLF, lots to challenge you. There are four 18 hole courses in Taupo *SHOPPING. Taupo has a great mix of shops, specialty and boutiques * DINING you are spoilt for choice! Lots of Cafes and Restaurants
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Bed and Breakfast Happy Home Taupo Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 18:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bed and Breakfast Happy Home Taupo Accommodation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.