Title: Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home ![Property grounds - Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037200/45037114/99f4ef58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037200/45037114/bf6afdc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037200/45037114/c5a89309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037200/45037114/45a2e9d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home (Taupo Central)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45037200/45037114/5526552d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sitting on the banks of Waikato River, Central Riverside Retreat offers a tranquil retreat with world-class views and unlimited WIFI. Enjoy relaxing in a beanbag on the stylish deck that catches all day sun or fire up the BBQ for al fresco dining while watching the sunset over Waikato River. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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 Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home Sitting on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, unwind with world-class views at welcoming Central Riverside Retreat with unlimited WIFI. Central Riverside Retreat is an excellent choice for your next family holiday to charming Taupo. Comfortable and spacious, Central Riverside Retreat has unbeatable views of the river and plenty of room to run and play on the large grassy section. Relax into holiday mode on the stylish deck that catches all day sun. Fire up the BBQ and dine al fresco around the outdoor dining table to watch the sunset over the sparkling Waikato River. Central Riverside Retreat is in a prime position, just 2 minutes drive to Taupo town centre. Taupo is a haven for adventure lovers, with something for everyone, from ski fields and hot springs to trout-fishing, jet-boating and scenic hikes. The deck is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of bubbles at the end of your adventure-filled day. Cheers to being on holiday! Please note the lower level, including bedroom 3, can only be accessed externally. There is no internal staircase between two levels.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Things to do - Cycling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37943900/37943813/10677951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 32/14 Norman Smith, Taupo Nukuhau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=37943813&PinnedHotelID=37943813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45812700/45812660/9afb13c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The White House - Taupo Holiday Home Wharewaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=45812660&PinnedHotelID=45812660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104444500/104444411/3c0b397c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waimahana Apartment 8 Waipahihi - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=104444411&PinnedHotelID=104444411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83973800/83973744/ebe5e351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Otupai Cottage with free wifi Two Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=83973744&PinnedHotelID=83973744&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/104000000/103992200/103992103/e62572de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic Lake Front at 32 Five Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=103992103&PinnedHotelID=103992103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114747500/114747462/b0c5a409.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central and Cozy - popular, peaceful retreat. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 596702 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.684685,176.06093&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dvakFy%7Bqq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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_883ud9H6r5Z2IW1NNuT4UTPqQc=) Taupo Central, Lake Taupo #### What's nearby - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Spa Thermal Park \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Taupō Hot Springs \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬18 min walk - ‪Replete Food Company - ‬20 min walk - ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬15 min walk - ‪Japan Deli - ‬16 min walk - ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home? ### Where is Central Riverside Retreat - Taupo Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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