Title: Soak up the Sun Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Soak up the Sun Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/355ec5b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/76849a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/1238023b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/0a0e0fc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103648500/103648404/fab2a867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of serene Lake Taupo, this peaceful retreat invites you to unwind and rejuvenate. Close to family-friendly activities at The Landing and a new Woolworths supermarket, relax in style. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space £164 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov ## 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. ### Soak up the Sun Take a break and wind down at this peaceful oasis nestled near the shores of lake Taupo, close to our new woolworths supermarket and the landing that has plenty of family friendly activities. Relax and enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7150000/7148700/7148604/59a6353f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui Oaks Motel Taupō Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Parking available - Business services 8.8 Excellent 643 reviews £117 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=7148604&PinnedHotelID=7148604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116210000/116204400/116204399/6a38fb11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment with lake, mountain & rural views. 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Richmond Heights - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £92 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=112843071&PinnedHotelID=112843071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### 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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number 134-407-484 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 352051 ## About the area Rainbow Point, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and The Landing Lake Taupō. Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park 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¢er=-38.71928,176.08311&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lnhkFmfvq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBUBQBSBSDQDQBQDSDSDQFSDQDMFSFODSHMFSFQFMHSFMHOHMHSHMHOHOHKHMJOJOHKJMJKJKJMJMLKJIJKLKJKLIJKLGLILILGLILGLILGNGLELGLENGLCNENELCNENCLENANALCNCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40N%40LDNBNDLBNDLDNBLFNDLDLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLHLHLFJJLHJJLJJJJHLJJLJLJJJJJLHJJNHNJJHLHNHNHLHRHLHNFLHRFLFPFRFLFRFNFRDLDPFRDPDRDRBPDPDPBRBRBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATATAPCTANATCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCREPERERGPEPENGPGPGPGNGPGPGLIRGLININIPINILINILKJINKNIJKLKJKLKJKLMLKFKJMJKJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMFMHOHMDMFMDODMDOFMBODMBODOBMDO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMAOCOAMEOCOEMCOEOCMGOEMEMGMEOEMIMIMGMIMGMIMGMIKKMIKKMKKKKGMMKMKKKMKKKMIKKOKOIOIIIOIMIOIQIOIOGMISGMGQGQIOEQGQGQEOEQGQESESEQCSEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCSASCOAUAQAUAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ApLvcExWGOTl_HRercndfITrS-c=) Taupo, Waikato ### What's nearby - Taupō Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - Spa Thermal Park - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles - Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 6 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Industrie French Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Soak up the Sun pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Soak up the Sun? > As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Soak up the Sun on 3 Nov 2025 start from £163.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Soak-Up-The-Sun-With-Wi-Fi.h103648404.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Soak up the Sun? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Soak up the Sun? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Soak up the Sun located? > Located in Rainbow Point, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Three Mile Bay and Lake Taupō. Four Mile Bay and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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