Title: Charming Riverside Retreat 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 apartment # Charming Riverside Retreat Apartment in Taupō, near Lake Taupō ## Photo gallery for Charming Riverside Retreat ![Outdoor dining - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/a6b5693f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/1898f91c-f857-49b9-a8d8-489dcdaa5781-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Dining - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/91352455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/7216a91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Charming Riverside Retreat (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116930000/116922300/116922223/b4aa08e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Lake Taupō, Charming Riverside Retreat provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Riverside Retreat Escape to our cosy guest house in a tranquil setting, perfect for a peaceful getaway. Nestled in a quiet area with a lovely garden, our self-contained space offers a shower, toilet, and cooking facilities for your convenience. Just a 1-minute stroll takes you to the river, where stunning views await. Ideal for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. Central location, 20min walk or 5min drive to centre of town. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Food and drink - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105900000/105890900/105890802/faa29693.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rick\`s Bach - Central, Kiwi Bach Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=105890802&PinnedHotelID=105890802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103980800/103980768/c219edf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to Town & Lake Taupō Central - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=103980768&PinnedHotelID=103980768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70450000/70443000/70442996/6f04fa4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Motuoapa Studio - Motuoapa Holiday Unit Motuoapa - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £190 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=70442996&PinnedHotelID=70442996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103111200/103111178/fdcf5673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Acacia Bay Nook Summa Acacia Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Lake view - Microwave 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=103111178&PinnedHotelID=103111178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46332100/46332035/b7335b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.682854,176.08578&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vjakFcwvq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40QBS%40Q%40SBSBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFSFQDQFQFOFQFQHMFOHQFOHMHOHSHMHOHIJOJOHKJOHKJMLMHKJKLKJKJKLKJGLMLGLKLIJILGLILGNILELILENGLELENGLCNENCLENCLANENCNALAN%3FNCN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%40NBLDN%40LBNDNBLDNBLFNDLDLFNDLHLDLHNFJHLFLHLHLJJFLHLJJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJJNHJJNHNHHHNJLHNHRFLHNFPHNFLFPHPFNFPDPFPDRFLDRDRDPDRDPBPDPBTDP%40PBTBPBRBR%40P%40R%40PBT%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FTCRARARAPCPCTCPCTAPERCREPCPEREPEPERERGLEPGRENGRGNIPGPGLINGPINGNIPILKNINIJILKNIJKNKJKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMJMHKFMJMHMHMFKHOFMHMDMHODMFMDOFMBODMDOBODMBO%40MDO%40OBOBO%3FM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMCOCOAOEMAOCMEOCOEMEOCMGMEOGMEMIMEOIMGMIMGKIMIMKMGMKKIMKKKKKMKKKIMMKKMIKKOIKKOKMIKIOIOIQIMIOGOIQGOIMGQGQGOGSEOGSGQEQGQEQEQCQESEQCQESCSCQCUCQCUAQAQCSASASAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oZjzXUdwCPEYppZ-ZhabCmJjGDQ=) Taupo #### What's nearby - Spa Thermal Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - A.C. Baths \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Taupō Museum and Art Gallery \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Replete Food Company - ‬2 min drive - ‪Baked With Love Eatery - ‬18 min walk - ‪KY Takeaways - ‬19 min walk - ‪Japan Deli - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Riverside Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Charming Riverside Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Charming Riverside Retreat? ### Where is Charming Riverside Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional