Muritai House - Taupo

34 Muritai Street, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>42</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
42 reviews
a gym with a volleyball court in a building at Muritai House - Taupo in Taupo
a dining room with a table and chairs and the ocean at Muritai House - Taupo in Taupo
a balcony with chairs and a view of the water at Muritai House - Taupo in Taupo
two bunk beds in a room with a table at Muritai House - Taupo in Taupo
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Muritai House - Taupo

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 3444 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Located in Taupo, Muritai House - Taupo provides accommodation with a private pool and lake views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 38 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 7 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 5 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 38 km from the holiday home, while Great Lake Convention Centre is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 7 km from Muritai House - Taupo.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 5:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 6:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 7:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Taupo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great for a large group. Many bathrooms and modern.”
  • Pip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Muritai house was everything we could have asked for and more and the view was outstanding”
  • Janet
    Australia Australia
    “Loved the view, had everything we needed. Fantastic linen and towels. Great location and enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommend 😍”
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    “A perfect house and a perfect location and views. The heated floors were great. Plenty of room for all 9 guests. Great cooking facilities and excellent service when we requested another frypan. Thank you hosts, we really enjoyed our stay.”
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The size was perfect for our group of friends. The view was amazing. A serviceman arrived promptly to sort out the heating which was greatly appreciated.”
  • Shannon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Amazing view. Loved the size of the property and the spa. The house was very warm in cold weather. Great place for a big group.”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic place for family gathering, well equipped, loads of space.”
  • Sandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fantastic view and location. Loved split living where we all had our own space. Clean, tidy and relaxing. Hope to return.”
  • Mikayla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful big house that served our whanau well. The house had everything we needed. Service was amazing. Highly recommend”
  • Chrissie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Was beautiful home and great for our first meeting of the new Board. Plenty of space, and beds and great facilities to support 12 people.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Lakeside Accommodation Taupo

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,447 reviews from 61 properties
61 managed properties

Company information

Our names are Elle & Stef. We are Taupo locals, and together we manage a number of beautiful properties here in Taupo. Our goal is to make sure all of our properties are inviting, clean, homely and maintained to a high-standard, to ensure you have a pleasant and memorable stay. If you would like any recommendations on things to see & do, or places to eat & drink while you are here in our wonderful town, please get in touch - we are more than happy to help!

Property information

**PLEASE NOTE - a 2.3% Credit Card/Debit Card surcharge is charged on all bookings that are selected as 'Pay Later'. These bookings will be charged in full 14 days prior to arrival (this excludes Non-refundable bookings which will be charged at the time the booking is made). Property access information is always sent to you on the morning of your arrival, via the message centre. PLEASE NOTE - One of the bedrooms downstairs doesn't have a wall separating it from the second living area. It is classed as a combined living/sleeping area. Also, the fireplace is not in working order, however there is sufficient heating in the house. The house is not air-conditioned. The bedding configuration is 1 x Queen, 1 x Queen, 1 x bunk (2 singles) 1 x Single, 1 x Queen, 1x Queen, 1x Queen, 2 x bunks (4 singles) 2 x fold-out sandwich style beds (these are best suited to children). If you require bedding for the fold-out beds, you must let us know at least 7 days prior to your arrival. Strictly no parties/events or loud groups permitted. The neighbours are very close. There is an indoor plunge pool which is like a spa pool without the jets. It is perfect for sitting and soaking in. Linen and towels are provided. Close to town centre, incredible lake views. Perfect for 2 families travelling together.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Muritai House - Taupo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Sofa bed
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Muritai House - Taupo takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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
    The minimum age for check-in is 25
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note that there is a 2.3% surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

    Please inform Muritai House - Taupo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Muritai House - Taupo

    • Muritai House - Taupo can accommodate the following group size:

      • 17 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Muritai House - Taupo on this page.

    • Muritai House - Taupo is 1.5 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Muritai House - Taupo on this page.

    • Muritai House - Taupo has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 7 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Muritai House - Taupo is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Muritai House - Taupo on this page.

    • Muritai House - Taupo offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Muritai House - Taupo on this page.

    • Yes, Muritai House - Taupo is popular with guests booking family stays.