[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Central Retreat - Lake Taupo Holiday Apartment Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Taupō ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109652800/109652766/112499f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109652800/109652766/769342ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109652800/109652766/7c94aa22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109652800/109652766/4f8cce30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109660000/109652800/109652766/610f94e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Central Tui Retreat, nestled by Lake Taupo. Unwind in the open-plan living area or relax on the balcony with fresh air and lake views. Take a dip in the year-round heated swimming pool or rejuvenate with a spa bath in your private ensuite. 2.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Central Retreat - Lake Taupo Holiday Apartment Nestled within an apartment complex alongside Lake Taupo, this 2-storey holiday unit offers a delightful retreat complete with a year-round heated swimming pool, perfect for fun and relaxation with your group or family. Inside, the open-plan living area creates a cosy and welcoming space for everyone to unwind, with seamless flow onto the balcony for a breath of fresh air. The fully equipped kitchen makes self-catering easy, while the combined washing machine and dryer add to the fuss-free living. The master suite, featuring a luxurious super-king bed, boasts direct access to a private balcony, as well as a two-person spa bath in the ensuite for ultimate relaxation. With your own allocated on-site parking space, you'll enjoy hassle-free convenience from the moment you arrive. Just a short 10-minute walk from Taupo’s main shopping strip, cafes, restaurants, and bars, Central Tui Retreat puts everything at your fingertips. Enjoy nearby activities like fishing, hot thermal springs, or water skiing, and with the lakefront swimming beach only 50 metres away, you're perfectly positioned for sunny days by the water. Whether it's an adventurous hike, spa escape or quiet lakeside getaway, Central Tui Retreat has you covered. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46340000/46332100/46332035/b7335b06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful apartment type, 3 mins walk to the water. brilliant location. 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Taupo Holiday Home Two Mile Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=74771009&PinnedHotelID=74771009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118030000/118024600/118024575/8a585a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful home - spacious, peaceful, modern, with outdoor deck, and fully fenced for pets Taupō Central - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $281 CA $541 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=118024575&PinnedHotelID=118024575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 645411 ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this cottage. 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. [Visit our Taupō travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo.dx3571) [View more Cottages in Taupō](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Cottages.d3571-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.69274,176.07516&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:phckFwttq%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40S%40SBS%40Q%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDSDQDSFQDOFQDSFQFQFMFSFQFMHOHQFOHMHSHMHOHOHKJMHOJKHOJKJMJKJMJKLKJKJKLKJKLILKJGLILILGLILGLINELGLGLGNELELENENELCNENCLENANCNALCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNDNDLDLFLFNFLDLHLFLHLFLHLHLFJJLHJJLJJJLJJJJJJLJJJJJLJJHNJNHLHJHNJNHLFRHLHNFLHRFLFPFRHLDPFPFRDPDNFPDRDPDRBPDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBT%40PBP%40R%40R%40R%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPATARARARCPARCRCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCREPEPETGPELEPGRGPEPINGPGPGLIRGLININGPILKNINIJILKNINKJKLKJKJKJKLKJMJKJMJKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMHMDOHMBMHMDODODMDODMBODMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMIMCMIOEMIMGMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKKMKKKKKMKKMKKKKKMKKIOKKIOKMIKIOIOIMIQIOGOIQIOGMGQGQGOGQGQESGQEMGQEUEQEQCSEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCSASAQCSASASAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IIUR3tgeGzp0f-U4YmTAVSmxI20=) Taupo, Lake Taupo ### 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 - Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.5 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬13 min walk - ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Jolly Good Fellows - English Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Piccolo - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Central Retreat - Lake Taupo Holiday Apartment have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Central Retreat - Lake Taupo Holiday Apartment pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Central Retreat - Lake Taupo Holiday Apartment located? > Located in Taupō Central, this cottage is within 1 mi (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 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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