Title: CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3571&destination=Taup%C5%8D%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=110902019&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. ## Photo gallery for CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. ![Property grounds - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/3fdbcd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/9da0da10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/20ad1c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/b3f7e8c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/4f8c9efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. We were Premier and Super Hosts from our previous property (now sold) and welcome you to our new home which has a modern, spacious one bedroom guest suite, ideally located in the heart of Taupo. Its just a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful lakefront and a 15 minute stoll to the vibrant town center where you will find amazing Cafes/restaurants. Most tourist attractions are also close by. This private suite offers comfort and convenience for your stay and is ideal for a special stay for a couple. Your spacious suite features a comfy queen bed, a large luxurious titled bathroom with a relaxing spa bath, and a large tiled shower. There is a generous sized lounge area perfect for unwinding with a 65inch TV. There is also a small garden area and table and chairs outside. Enjoy the convenience of a microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster and complimentary tea and coffee. (Please note there is NO kitchen.) Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and comfortable year round with double-glazed windows, a heat pump and air conditioning for the warmer months. The suite has its own private entrance on the lower level of our home, with access through the guest bedroom and has locked door for privacy. Parking is available right out the front of our house on the grass verge, beside the road however you are welcome to park on the driveway to unload your luggage and then park on the grass verge. As Premier & Super Hosts with many years experience, we, Margaret and Kelvyn, live upstairs in our own private space but can be contacted if you need anything during your stay. With a convenience store, takeaways, and a café just around the corner, and a variety of other superb cafes and restaurants nearby, you’ll find everything you need within easy reach. We provide all linen for your stay, so you can simply relax and enjoy the best of our award winning town. Book your stay at Central Retreat today and experience the perfect break away in our award winning, beautiful town! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Property does not allow children - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/755dfeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor Wairakei - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 1,002 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 5 May - 6 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-05&endDate=2026-05-06&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/4df2f7fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō Waipahihi - 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Please empty all rubbish into the bins provided outside under the outside stairwell. Please message us when you have left the guest suite, thank you. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules NO parties and noise to a minimum after 10pm please in respect to our close neighbours NO EV charging available ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Holiday homes in Taupō](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3571-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.69052%2C176.08281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9pWJduy3_IMNDBdEqGHcBxMWnZw=) Taupō, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Taupō Museum and Art Gallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108148/85b9e1ac-522e-496d-ab35-273a79517548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Museum and Art Gallery 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![rotorua lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614317/4854363f-28cb-40d1-88c4-2e121bb56d0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Spa Thermal Park 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - ![Geothermal Landscape with hot boiling mud and sulphur springs due to volcanic activity in Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108150/01b29e58-e4a9-4240-a58d-af1c460f5475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Taupō Hot Springs 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 13 min walk - Dixie Brown's Cafe 14 min walk - Replete Food Company 12 min walk - Cafe Baku 14 min walk - The Coffee Club Taupo 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views.? ### What time is check-in at CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views.? ### What time is check-out at CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views.? ### Where is CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony 14 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy The room was well appointed and plenty of room. The bathroom was clean and spacious. 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