Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast

253 Taupahi Road, 3334 Turangi, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>77</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
77 reviews
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Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast

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Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Turangi provides adults-only accommodations with a spa and wellness center, an open-air bath, and a garden. There's a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Featuring a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an à la carte breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. As an added convenience, Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Turangi, like walking tours. Skiing, cycling, and hiking are possible within the area, and Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast offers ski storage space. Mount Ruapehu is 30 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Taranaki Falls is 30 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 27 miles from Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Turangi
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  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    “Breakfast was excellent. Associated with the Hare and Copper, which is an amazing restaurant, in our opinion. Hosts were very friendly, with a little guidebook to attractions in the area. They also help with advice and bookings for local...”
  • Brad
    Canada Canada
    “Well appointed rooms, outstanding breakfasts and very welcoming and warm hosts made this a very special experience for us. We also had pizza dinner and Mary’s amazing pavlova. Excellent base to explore Tongariro Park.”
  • Hugh
    United States of America United States of America
    “Hosts were warm and attentive. Breakfast was gourmet.”

Hosted by Mary & Tim

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Mary & Tim
We now offer either a full breakfast in the dining room or a tray-served breakfast in your room. The Olive Rabbit is a boutique bed and breakfast in Turangi where you can relax and access the southern end of Lake Taupo. We are set in a quiet and semi-rural spot in the old historical fishing settlement, on the river side of town. Farmland is across the road and our neighbours are holiday homes making this often a quiet and serene place. We host four rooms in the guest wing, each with private bathrooms, queen beds, or king singles, and deluxe linen and fittings, complete with free wifi and televisions. All rooms open out onto a three-sided, wrap-around verandah surrounded by cottage plantings. There are also café tables for outside dining. At the rear is a furnished, shared patio backed by a plot of natural bush. There is also a guest-fridge with tea & coffee making facilities, and storage space for guests. We can provide cut lunches, at an additional charge, especially for the Tongariro Crossing day, plus a fee-charged laundry service. We work hard to make your stay a relaxed and unforgettable one and love to share our place with others.
We have recently purchased this piece of paradise and love our new way of life, away from the bustle of city life. Mary, with a teaching background, is revelling on the new focus and hosting people from all cultures and countries, while Tim, with an agricultural background, is well settled into the quiet rural setting and loves to meet and chat with new people while he still keeps his hand in with contracts in the rural sector. We love to travel, share our experiences and listen to guests’ stories. Breakfast conversations are often a time of sharing cultures and getting to know one another. We have a personal knowledge of travel around New Zealand and enjoy helping guests to plan their ventures both in the Turangi/Taupo area and throughout New Zealand. No question is too difficult as we shall research for and with you. We have family living at the back of the property, whom you may meet, plus a very independent calico cat who is forbidden in the guest wing. We are friendly and welcoming and are committed to ensuring guests’ stays are strongly memorable as we try to stand out in the crowd.
The Olive Rabbit is a perfect base to explore the National Park such as the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Sky Waka gondola to NZ’s highest restaurant for a meal or snack, viewing of various Lord of the Rings scenery shots such as Meads Wall, the many short walks around or near the mountain, white-water rafting, or fish the rivers and lake, ski in winter, or just a therapeutic soak in the Tokaanu hot pools only ten minutes away. Guests can also choose to relax at our place. We respect privacy and ensure a calm and serene stay for everyone. The Olive Rabbit is minutes away from eating options: the Turangi Tavern for a basic kiwi meal, to Rust for burgers and tapas, the Italian Valentino’s restaurant, plus Indian and Chinese takeaways to bring home or enjoy at the river or lake. Lakeland House is a ten-minute drive to a small restaurant on the lake’s edge, and the newly-opened Hare & Copper Eatery is five minutes out of town where main meals and shared plates can be enjoyed in a rural setting either in the restaurant, on their deck or sprawled on the vast lawn. There is so much to do in Turangi and its environs, just make sure you stay long enough to enjoy this wonderland.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Open-air bath
  • Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast is 2,800 feet from the center of Turangi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Olive Rabbit - Boutique Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours