Hilltop Whakaipo Estate

100 Ross Rise, 3385 Taupo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>359</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
359 reviews

Stunning hilltop location - overlooking Lake Taupo vista! Conversing with the friendly owners, and hearing their stories. Terrific extensive breakfast The opportunity to play with the owners 3 dogs and the chance to feed their farm deers!

Avril Australia
two birds standing on a fence at sunset at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate in Taupo
three dogs standing on the grass with a sunset in the background at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate in Taupo
two flamingos standing on a fence in a field at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate in Taupo
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Hilltop Whakaipo Estate

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Situated in Taupo, 35 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 16 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, Hilltop Whakaipo Estate features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a garden. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A fridge and kettle are also available. A breakfast is included for Lake View Room and Garden View Room but not included for the Two-Bedroom Apartment. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley is 18 km from the accommodation, while Huka Prawn Park is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 24 km from Hilltop Whakaipo Estate.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 large double beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Taupo
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  • Avril
    Australia Australia
    “Stunning hilltop location - overlooking Lake Taupo vista! Conversing with the friendly owners, and hearing their stories. Terrific extensive breakfast The opportunity to play with the owners 3 dogs and the chance to feed their farm deers!”
  • Gregory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfasts.superb.Hosts very friendly and helpful. Location stunning and very handy for sights. Accomodation stylish and modern.”
  • Smale
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Nice rooms, incredible property, lovely owners, amazing breakfast, cool experience feeding the deer, and great advice about our stay in taupo, activities etc. Couldn't be happier.”

Hosted by Hilltop Whakaipo Estate: the best private farm experience

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Hilltop Whakaipo Estate: the best private farm experience
Sitting on top of the hills only 17 km from Taupo looking down over the lake onto Whakaipo Bay with Mt Ruapehu in the background. On the perfect days our sun rises and sun sets are magnificent. Featuring a modern house and large ensuite rooms, great shared family areas, indoor and outdoor fires you'll enjoy a warm and friendly stay. Enjoy the wide open spaces surrounded by other large blocks which peace and quiet and an abundance of bird life. Come out on a farm tour and learn about the animals, with a few of them been hand raised inside the house so they're extremely friendly. Holly and Dolly the sheep and Molly, Charolte and Charmane the deer. The morning feeding of animals in the buggy always provides great photos. There's a golf chipping green to practice on and a 2 person kayak to hire if the weather permits. We also have Sky discovery, movies and sport. Enjoy our Starlink wifi with super fast speed and mix and mingle as much or as little to your required needs. As hosts we have over 30 years local knowledge to help answer any questions you may have.
Welcome to Hilltop Whakaipo Estate. With cafe experience we have made plenty of breakfasts(our own fresh eggs and sausages) and make great barista coffee.(Locally roasted beans) We have a warm and friendly house and go to great lengths to make your stay enjoyable. Mix and chat in our lounge area in front fire and play with our lovely labradors Bear, Meg and Jess
Surrounded by lifestyle blocks it's a very peaceful outlook. With Taupo and Kinloch both 15 minutes away your spoilt for cafe's and beaches. Whakaipo Bay is only 5 minutes away and provides a great beach and swimming.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hilltop Whakaipo Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
Fast free WiFi 153 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Chinese

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Hilltop Whakaipo Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 2 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Hilltop Whakaipo Estate

    • Room options at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate include:

      • Suite
      • Apartment

    • Hilltop Whakaipo Estate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The prices at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Hilltop Whakaipo Estate is 4.3 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Guests staying at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish