Punawai Homestay

8 Punawai Place, Brentwood Heights, 3330 Taupo, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>72</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
72 reviews
a bathroom with a shower and a sink at Punawai Homestay in Taupo
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a large white house with a large garage at Punawai Homestay in Taupo
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Punawai Homestay

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Set within 36 km of Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 36 km of Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley in Taupo, Punawai Homestay provides accommodation with seating area. This bed and breakfast features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The bed and breakfast offers mountain views and a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a hot tub and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Ski storage space can be found at the bed and breakfast, along with a shared lounge. Great Lake Convention Centre is 3.3 km from Punawai Homestay, while Huka Prawn Park is 4.7 km away. Taupo Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Taupo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tobias
    Germany Germany
    “Absolutely amazing couple and a superb private home. The furnishing is of highest quality, the house and garden are full of beautiful modern art work, and the lounge has fabulous views. Breakfast was the best we have gotten in New Zealand with...”
  • Max
    Australia Australia
    “Very friendly hosts, welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious with homemade fresh bread.”
  • Stephanie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Absolutely gorgeous! Immaculate, stylish, spacious, delicious brekkie and stunning views but also the nicest most lovely hosts :)”
  • Sharron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Leanne and Andrew are the "perfect" hosts. Their luxurious "Boutique-hotel" style accommodation was extremely comfortable and we loved spending the night. Leanne provided us with tomato sauce when we fetched "Fish and Chips". I required some...”
  • Ash59
    Australia Australia
    “Beautifully appointed room and common areas. Lovely and very friendly and accommodating hosts. Beautiful and yummy breakfast.”
  • S
    Shania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The location was perfect, a nice quite, private area, the hosts Leanna and Andy were brilliant, very welcoming and kind, had good recommendations for eateries in town, the breakfast provided was delicious! Homemade bread, muffins, and soaked oats,...”
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fantastic home stay warm & comfortable with a great view. Hosts very informative - thank you”
  • Evik
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Cosy and spotlessly clean, wonderful surroundings, lovely hosts. Perfection!”
  • Leila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very welcoming hosts, beautiful accommodation, excellent breakfast. Couldn't have been better.”
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Area , friendly host , house very nice , breakfast especially”

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Relax in a modern architecturally designed house, built on an elevated site with panoramic views of the town, lake, mountain and adjacent farmland. There are two guest rooms located upstairs and separate from the rest of the house. Both rooms have their own separate bathrooms and there is a guest lounge where your continental breakfast is served daily. Facilities include Sky TV, and a Gym. Just 3km from Taupo’s town centre, Punawai Homestay is set in a new subdivision, on a quiet street set amongst other quality houses. A large public park is next door, containing a tennis court, children’s play-ground and walking tracks. Punawai Homestay is built on fostering environmental sustainability principles and healthy living.
We are a couple in our 50’s and both well-travelled. Leanne is English born (c’mon Sheffield United!), Zimbabwe raised but has called NZ home for many years. Andy has spent several years working in Singapore, Australia and USA (go Packers!). We’re both keen travellers, and welcome any discussion involving travel or different cultures. Taupo has been our home for some time now, and we have a wealth of knowledge on Taupo’s tourist attractions and local tips. Together, we have been hosting visitors to Taupo for the last 10 years.
Highlights in Taupo- Feburary- Wanderlust festival, Sovereign Tri Series Kinloch, Great Lake Relay, Lake Taupo Across the Lake Swim, Wairakei Estate Ironkidz Triathlon. March - Ironman NZ. April- NZ Truck Racing. July- Tauhara offroad Half Marathon, Taupo winter festival, Hobby Expo. August- Taupo offroad half marathon run series. September- Kinloch offroade half marathon, Sika show. October- Graffiato, Ssangyong super series motorsport. November The Taniwha multisport waikato river trails, Lake Taupo cycle challenge, Contact Huka Challenge mountain Biking. December- Ironman 70.3 Triathlon taupo, Equestrian Nationals, New years Eve Celebrations and Firworks.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Punawai Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Laundry
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Punawai Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    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.

    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.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Punawai Homestay

    • Room options at Punawai Homestay include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Punawai Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Skiing
      • Table tennis
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Tennis equipment

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

    • Check-in at Punawai Homestay is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Punawai Homestay is 1 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.