Title: Harakeke Holiday Haven 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=104788624&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Harakeke Holiday Haven ## Photo gallery for Harakeke Holiday Haven ![Terrace/patio - Harakeke Holiday Haven (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104790000/104788700/104788624/fb70f270.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Harakeke Holiday Haven (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104790000/104788700/104788624/a62fa73e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Harakeke Holiday Haven (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104790000/104788700/104788624/d84cbc12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Harakeke Holiday Haven (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104790000/104788700/104788624/85b66703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Harakeke Holiday Haven (Taupo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104790000/104788700/104788624/f59c730e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate retreat in Taupo at Harakeke Holiday Haven, a haven of tranquility and charm. Enjoy the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and two living areas, ideal for relaxation with family and friends. Unwind on the secluded backyard patio or indulge in a delightful BBQ. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Harakeke Holiday Haven Welcome to Lakeside Accommodation Taupō. At Lakeside Accommodation, we're more than just holiday home managers – we're your partners in creating unforgettable memories. We're dedicated to delivering a high-end accommodation experience, ensuring that your holiday is nothing short of extraordinary. Your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction are our top priorities. We look forward to hosting you. Discover the charm of Harakeke Holiday Haven in Taupo. Enter, relax, and craft lasting memories with loved ones. This elegant holiday haven has been constructed and adorned with meticulous attention to detail, promising to leave a lasting impression. Featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and two living areas, hosting your Taupo holiday will be a delightful experience. Indulge in the tranquility of a secluded backyard patio, perfect for basking in the sunlight or hosting a delightful BBQ. Ensure year-round comfort with comprehensive central ducted heating and air-conditioning, including a heat transfer system that circulates warmth throughout the entire home. Location is unbeatable – Harakeke Holiday Haven is just a 3-minute drive to the new Countdown Supermarket. In the other direction, you are also only a 3-minute drive to Taupo’s latest and greatest entertainment centre for all ages “The Landing”. At The Landing, you will find an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities, and places to eat & drink. There really is something for everyone – Tenpin bowling, Arcade games, Taupo-themed mini-golf, The Cave Virtual Reality Studio/Simulator Racing/Virtual Escape Rooms, Indoor Bounce Park and Children’s Playground/Ninja Course, Mavericks Restaurant & Bar, Cafe Lacus, Sugar Mummas Dessert Bar, and so much more! The bedding configuration is: Bedroom 1 (Master with Ensuite): 1 x King Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bedroom 3: 1 x King Bedroom 4: 2 x King Singles This home can comfortably sleep up to 8 guests. Parking - 2 x vehicle parking in the garage + 2 x parking spaces in front of the garage. Professionally laundered linen and exit clean included in the nightly rate. STRICTLY no parties, events or loud groups of any kind. This lovely home is located in a quiet residential area with neighbours who are very close. Please note: A 2.3% surcharge is charged on all credit/debit card transactions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37804500/37804403/64f096ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Lodge Taupo Taupō Central - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 1,002 reviews £45 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1375300/1375266/4ee555b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Lake Taupo Hilltop - Pool - Kids’ pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews £104 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=1375266&PinnedHotelID=1375266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2594300/2594246/55903f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeland Resort Taupo Two Mile Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews £91 includes taxes & fees 27 Mar - 28 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=2594246&PinnedHotelID=2594246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Presidential Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7115000/7114941/c89cdc22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cove Taupo Waipahihi - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.6 Excellent 524 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=7114941&PinnedHotelID=7114941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5790000/5781900/5781897/230050b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silver Fern Lodge Taupō Central - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 7.8 Good 869 reviews £35 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=5781897&PinnedHotelID=5781897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37878800/37878718/eb5f5038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Village Resort Taupō Central - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.2 Wonderful 362 reviews £154 includes taxes & fees 24 Apr - 25 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-24&endDate=2026-04-25&selected=37878718&PinnedHotelID=37878718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/d9a0bfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn Taupō Central - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews £109 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=4517013&PinnedHotelID=4517013&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Two Bedroom Family Suites | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629015/1695e15a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chelmswood Motel Taupo Two Mile Bay - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Room service 8.2 Very good 357 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=9629015&PinnedHotelID=9629015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lakefront Unit 6 People | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748500/3748482/b22d0c93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cascades Lakefront Motel Two Mile Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Free airport shuttle - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 668 reviews £87 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=3748482&PinnedHotelID=3748482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/0d0256a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Reef Resort Waipahihi - Pool - Hot tub - Free airport shuttle - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 965 reviews £92 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=6033432&PinnedHotelID=6033432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=104788624&PinnedHotelID=104788624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=104788624,37804403,1375266,2594246,7114941) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 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 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 my-stays-nz-HARAKEKE-DRIVE-190 ## About the area Wharewaka, 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 Three Mile Bay. The Landing Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens 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-38.72962%2C176.08092&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=waMl38OZXoEyWKfnIetdSXuQeBk=) Taupo, Waikato ### 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 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Four Mile Bay 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Three Mile Bay 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - The Landing Lake Taupō 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Five Mile Bay 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) 6 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Dixie Brown's Cafe 10 min drive - Mavericks 19 min walk - Starbucks 8 min drive - Cafe Baku 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Harakeke Holiday Haven pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Harakeke Holiday Haven? ### What time is check-in at Harakeke Holiday Haven? ### What time is check-out at Harakeke Holiday Haven? ### Where is Harakeke Holiday Haven located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Harakeke Holiday Haven Reviews ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Hotels in Hoole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoole-Hotels.d177968.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamilton-Hotels-Heartland-Ambassador-Hotel-Hamilton.h519212.Hotel-Information) > - [Rak Elegant Hotel Patong](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Phuket-Hotels-Rak-Elegant-Hotel-Patong.h35099944.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Ploce](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ploce-Dubrovnik-Hotels.0-n3000660882-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [londonpremier Hotels in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-London-Premier.0-0-d178279--bLondonPremier.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Brabanthallen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brabanthallen-Hotels.0-l553248621563229332-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Orange County Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orange-County-Convention-Center-Hotels.0-l6034972-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Royal Court Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Royal-Court-Hotel-Spa-Coventry.h66197.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Kilchoan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilchoan-Hotels.d3000010958.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Barceloneta Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barceloneta-Beach-Hotels.0-l6168181-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-JC-Kevin-Sathorn-Bangkok-Hotel.h3347945.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Bridlington Old Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bridlington-Old-Town-Hotels.d6341294.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Bristol Temple Meads Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Temple-Meads-Station-Hotels.d6022162.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tahoe-Hotels-Resort-At-Squaw-Creek.h13668.Hotel-Information) > - [Kalloni Beach Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lesvos-Hotels-Kalloni-Beach-Villas.h40186925.Hotel-Information) > - [Los Altos Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Los-Altos-Resort.h3444310.Hotel-Information) > - [Lodges Skeeby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skeeby-Lodges.d603240-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels near Birmingham Longbridge Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Longbridge-Station-Hotels.d6234511.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > - [Flights from East Falmouth (FMH) to Bishop's Stortford (STN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/fmh/stn/falmouth-to-london) > - [Flights from Vallabhnagar (UDR) to New Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/udr/del/udaipur-to-delhi) > - [Flights from Hounslow (LHR) to Kloten (ZRH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/zrh/london-to-zurich) ### Activities ### Packages ### Holiday Rentals > - [Dereham Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dereham-Holiday-Rentals.d6144883.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General ---