Title: Golden Retreat Taupo 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=124158218&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Golden Retreat Taupo ## Photo gallery for Golden Retreat Taupo ![Outdoor dining - Golden Retreat Taupo (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124160000/124158300/124158218/8d599f79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Golden Retreat Taupo (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124160000/124158300/124158218/26ab528b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Golden Retreat Taupo (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124160000/124158300/124158218/319da22a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi - Golden Retreat Taupo (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124160000/124158300/124158218/8a149a41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Golden Retreat Taupo (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124160000/124158300/124158218/0a1c2a2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Golden Retreat Taupo provides amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroom2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Golden Retreat Taupo Sunsets and stunning lake views, in quiet cul-de-sac location. Flexible living spaces, with sliding doors to front deck for entertaining, and access from the dining room to a rear deck and backyard area. A woodburner and heat pump is available for whatever the weather throws at you. A modern kitchen with top appliances. Four bedrooms, one with ensuite, a family bathroom and separate laundry. Close to shops, the lake and the Two Mile Bay boat ramp. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - 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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 property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 465108 ## About the area Richmond Heights, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Spa Thermal Park. A.C. Baths and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting. [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-38.71490%2C176.09648&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3jIm3jsm8RMNg8KWRQ7N_INFtqM=) Taupō, Waikato Region ### What's nearby - ![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 1 min drive \- 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 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Three Mile Bay 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 8 min drive - Mavericks 5 min drive - Starbucks 5 min drive - Cafe Baku 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Golden Retreat Taupo pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Golden Retreat Taupo? ### What time is check-in at Golden Retreat Taupo? ### What time is check-out at Golden Retreat Taupo? ### Where is Golden Retreat Taupo located? ## Have a question? 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