Boasting a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively set in Taupo, 31 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 31 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This lodge has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The lodge consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the lodge. Great Lake Convention Centre is 18 km from the lodge, while Huka Prawn Park is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 25 km from Hare's Rest.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Taupo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hideaway just outside Taupo. Beautiful cabin, perfectly set up (great for chefs!) comfortable, warm, romantic and peaceful. Set within lovely grounds, and with amazing hosts who had real attention to the detail of our stay. Breakfast...
  • Sutton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Alli and Glynn you really do have a special place. It is such a lovely calming and peaceful lodge. Hare's Rest is surrounded with nature, lots of bird life and animals which is so wonderful to be around - back to nature. It was good to be away...
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We’ve stayed a few times now. Alli & Glyn are amazing hosts ( And Meg) The place is stunning.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hare's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Hare's Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 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 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

2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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.

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

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

Please inform Hare's Rest 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.

FAQs about Hare's Rest

  • Hare's Rest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Hare's Rest is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Hare's Rest is 9.3 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Hare's Rest include:

      • Villa

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