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Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV

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Living area
Room
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV


“Nice place, great lakeside location, strong WiFi, heated outdoor Pool and full Kitchen.”

Experience a relaxing break with the ideal central, lakeside setting - the Central on Tui apartment is ready and waiting!

* 3-minutes walk to the Lake
(this Apartment is by Lake Taupo)
* Drive right in and park
(this is one of the few places in the area with an outdoor heated pool)
* Beautiful and walkable
(this central area of Taupo is scenic and easy to get around),

You’ll be glad to know linen is included in the nightly rate.

Parking is provided directly in front of the apartment.

Located in an apartment complex alongside Lake Taupo, this 2-storey holiday unit makes for the ultimate holiday spot with a shared on-site outdoor heated swimming pool to help unwind and have a bit fun with your group or family.

Your fantastic lake getaway in Taupo Central starts with the open-plan living area that not only offers the ideal cosy and comfortable area for everyone to relax together but also opens out onto the upstairs balcony.

If you're heading to the lake during the colder months for a mid-year winter getaway, Central on Tui will have everyone toasty warm with both a heat pump and even a spa bathtub to relax in.

Only a short walk away from the main shopping strip, restaurants, cafes and bars, The Central on Tui apartment is close to everything you might need, including a good coffee to start the day. Take your pick from the many activities on offer such as fishing, swimming, hot thermal springs, water skiing and snow skiing.

With the right balance of central access and lakeside, the Central on Tui apartment welcomes you!

* Free strong Wi-Fi
* SKY TV and DVD Player
* Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool
* Linen: You’ll be glad to know linen is included in the nightly rate
* Cleaning: Professional cleaners apartment and linen
* Taupo based contactable manager for any issues
* Parking: Directly in front of unit
* Bedroom 1: Single x2
* Bedroom 2: King
* Bathroom 1: with: Shower, Hand Basin, Toilet
* Bathroom 2: with: Spa Bath, Hand Basin, Toilet
* Full kitchen
* Microwave, Fridge, Oven, Hobs, Dishwasher, Toaster
* Washing Machine, Iron and Board
* Upstairs and downstairs office desks
* Heating: Heat Pump and Wall Heaters.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Lake view

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 097129835

About the area

Taupō

Located in Taupō Central, a neighbourhood in Taupō, this apartment is near a water park and on a lake. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens. Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Taupo, North Island

What's nearby

  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maori Carvings - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waterside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV ?

As of 5 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Nice place, great lakeside location *Heated Pool *Spa Bath *Wi-Fi *SKY TV located?

Located in Taupō Central, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our holiday in Taupo!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
We appreciate your feedback, thank you. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy place, good location and it had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Naisargi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was pleasant place for family we had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location easy check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in an extremely handy location, with all the basics provided. Great for 2 couples or small family.Really good to have off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
We appreciate your feedback, thank you. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

crewe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and tidy...great for a couple of nights stay..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two bathrooms ideal, plus Taupo Centre just a short walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angelique d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing stay, our family really loved it , it felt like a real holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value, close to town and the Lake. More spacious than expected and the separate bedroom for the kids was well received.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 January 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

colleen Sherryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable, every thing we needed .Could suggest uht milk in capsules so no need to dash to shops after a long drive for milk and sachet coffee
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
We appreciate your feedback, thank you. I'm sorry about the coffee, we find most of our guests prefer the plunger coffee locally roasted provided. I will ask the cleaner to ensure we have milk provided, thanks. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Ani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, great location and pool was fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
We appreciate all your feedback, thank you. Kind regards the Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Gemma s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host, excellent communication. Nice accomodation. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
We appreciate your feedback, thank you. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy location that suited our needs and with a small dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
Thank you, we appreciate your feedback. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

peter o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very good location, close to beach, exceptionally clean, pool was lovely, fridge was a bit tiny, also upstirs room quite hot with no airconditioning, would recommend people consider staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback, and comments are extremely useful in planning for future upgrades. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
all good only an over night stay, hard to find though, but once there it was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate this. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay with plenty of space for a family of four for the two nights we were there. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. Great location with access to the lake just across the road. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so impressed with the space, cleanliness, good supply of coffee & tea and cups, plates, cutlery.So nice to be able to have a swim in the warm pool.! Close to town so we could walk. Thank you so much
Loved the King size bed!
Good balcony
Always love a long mirror, Big ups fir me
Lovely pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Wishing you happy and safe travels, The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ultspud R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great a stay in Taupo, location was epic, central to town... and we had our doggo too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
We appreciate you feedback. It is good to hear your trip went to plan. Kind regards the Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access to come and go. Close to Lake, has all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you for the feedback - we appreciate this. Kind regards the Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great location, had everything we needed and short walk to lake front and town. Kids loved the pool, and the complex was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2025
We appreciate your feedback. Kind regards the Owners
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very short walk to lake and close to the main eateries. apartment comfortable. Air con upstairs would be a real benefit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
Thank you, we appreciate your feedback. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in great condition. Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
You are very welcome. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Very much enjoyed our stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
We appreciate your feedback - thank you. Kind regards the Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was informative of expectations from her and us. The condo was newer and very clean. Happy to have access to a washer and dishwasher. Main bedroom was spacious and comfortable. Our only negative remark was lack of something in the shower for our shampoo and soap. We managed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
We appreciate your feedback, thank you. Kind regards The Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
close to the lake and heated pool, quite clean and all cooking appliance provided
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Colleen Warin

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My background is tourism and we just love offering our special apartment to our guests - it is our passion to make your stay in Taupo special.

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to Lake Taupo, Township and Cafes.

What makes this property unique

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Nearby Attractions We Recommend: Here are a few highlights we think you’ll love during your stay:
• Taupō Lakefront – Only minutes away, perfect for a walk, swim, or picnic with stunning views.
• Huka Falls – A short drive or bike ride away, this powerful waterfall is a must-see.
• Spa Thermal Park – Enjoy a scenic riverside walk and soak in the free natural hot pools.
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Coffee, Cafés & Eateries (within 500 metres): There are some fantastic spots just a short stroll from the property — each offering something unique—whether you're after lakeside views, local flavours, or specialty blends, and perfect for coffee, breakfast, or an evening meal:
• The Steaming Bean Retro coffee cart on the lakefront serving specialty iced and hot coffee.
• Jolly Good Fellows Pub A vibrant spot for craft beer and a Kiwi version of UK Pub fare.
• Double Shot Cafe Consistently good food and friendly staff, café favourite in town centre.
• Piccolo Licensed Cafe Licensed café with Supreme Coffee, excellent breakfast/lunch.
• Espresso Cove Great lakeside spot right on the Great Lake Pathway, with fantastic views.
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Market Central Taupō – Farmers’ & Craft Market
• Every Sunday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Northcroft Reserve, Lake Taupō
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