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4 out of 5
Serenity on Wakeman
57 Wakeman Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robin was an amazing host and we loved her beautiful property and hospitality! She was accommodating and helpful with recommendations and directions. Only regret was that we didn’t stay longer! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place to stay.
A beautiful place to stay. The name Serenity describes this B&B perfectly. The room was perfect with spectacular lake views. Breakfast was wonderful. Robin is very knowledgeable and a great host! Wish we had booked for several nights….
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
This was an elegant & beautiful place. Our host was friendly & so accommodating. The view from our deck was breathtaking. Wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful spot. Loved sitting on the deck and taking it all in. The host was great and made a fantastic breakfast. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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Kelly’s travels
Were welcomed by Robyn and shown our room and all about our stay. Then sent out on back deck and were greeted with spectactacular garden and lake views. Back deck a great pace to sit and enjoy Taupo and the lake. Robyn made sure we had everything we needed down to cushions for chairs and rugs to keep us warm. Next morning she made us a wonderful cooked breakfast and fresh fruit and yoghurt. A wonderful relaxing stay
Bedroom
Front garden
Back deck
Front garden serenity
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot deny the view. Pleasant room with a turn down service (was a surprise to see the mints after being out for dinner). Hostess is full of knowledge and happy to talk about local attractions/ food opportunities. Note: No TV in room for the night owls after partners go to sleep, so keep that phone charged.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Pictures on VRBO don't do it justice. One of the best B&B we have ever stayed at -- and we have stayed in alot. Definite 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location and views, only thing missing was a television, we were really well looked after in a great house and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot and host!
The room was perfectly placed to take advantage of the view of the lake. Our host was very welcoming and cooks up a great breakfast as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning Uninterrupted views of lake Taupo. Loved the comfort, the breakfast, the decor! Robyn is a very friendly host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A kindly attentive and pleasant host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Robyn was a lovely host Views are awesome Robyn went out of her way to meet our dietary requirements I highly recommend her property
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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Wonderful and luxurious
A lovely house with a view to die for. Robyn was very friendly and helpful and makes a wonderful breakfast. Would return without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kewalpersad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent views EXcellent breakfast Excellent host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay here!
The perfect choice if you want to stay in Taupo or anywhere nearby. Robyn is a fantastic host, the property is spotless and so nicely arranged. Her breakfast was amazing and her recommendations for our time in Taupo were great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
First rate B&B
My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful 2 night stay at this B&B. In keeper Robin is a wonderful hostess. The accommodations are tasteful and impeccably clean with a number of well thought out touches that many in-keepers do not consider such as robes, fridge, kettle. The bed was very comfortable which we consider a very important consideration. Throughout our many world wide travels we have found saggy mattresses, lumpy pillows and shabby bed linens are more the norm than the exception therefore it was a real treat to enjoy an above average bed experience. The B&B is located in a very quiet, residential area with an amazing view of lake Talpo. The large decks set in a pretty garden provide a wonderful place to relax while taking in the panoramic view. Robin provides an outstanding breakfast. We would like to point out to guests that the town is about a 10 minute drive from the B&B. There are a number of places to dine in town. However we found the B&B so inviting that we enjoyed many quiet hours on the decks and would like to suggest that guests who want to luxuriate on the deck pick up some food and beverages. As a side note, the star gazing is magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Very beautiful location. Host very welcoming and helpful. Excellent breakfast. The rooms are lacking of a place to put the luggage, we had to use the floor. Getting out of the parking could also be a problem if other cars are parked. The view are great and everything is impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moment we walked into this property it exceeded our expectations. Robyn the lady who ran it was just wonderful and nothing was we asked was a problem. The view was just spectacular. If you want a very private place to stay with a view this is the property for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and scenery. Lovely house and an awesome breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the hospitality is great. Very friendly and charming owner. Will recomend it to family and friends. Angela and Joseph.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Robyn on Apr 24, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is always nice to get positive feed back. I really do appreciate your comments. Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Kim, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a private vacation home that is converted into a B&B. It can only accommodate three guests (or couples). The view is a spectacular unobstructed view of the lake. The gardens are terrific and the back deck with the lake view is wonderful. The rooms are clean and modern. There is a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee and hot chocolate for the room. There hostess is very friendly and helpful. The rest of the house is terrific too. It is located about 5 minutes from city center. Totally safe and quiet. Private access to back deck. Off street parking. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Robyn on Mar 27, 2019
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a lovely review. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay. I wish you all the best for the rest of your New Zealand experience . Kind Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Lovely room with a balcony looking over the lake. Robyn was very helpful in telling us about the area. Good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Robyn on Feb 6, 2019
Thank you very much for taking the time to give Serenity on Wakeman a lovely review. I do hope you are enjoying the rest of your New Zealand Holiday. Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow. What a great experience. Robyn was AMAZING. Went the extra mile for us. And what a spread she gave us for breakfast. Lovely rooms with a great bed & lovely sheets. She even had chocolate in the fridge for us. We had a fab time sitting on her deck having a few drinks & she made us feel at home. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank Robyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Robyn on Feb 6, 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It is so nice of you to take the time. Kind Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the nicest b&b we have ever visited, not only for its luxurious amenities but Robyn, the owner, went to a lot of trouble to ensure we saw the local sights, even driving us to Huka Falls. She was a complete angel in her care for us, making cold drinks. spritzing my face to keep me cool on a particularly hot day. Serenity on Wakeman truly is a little bit if paradise on earth! And that view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and hospitality
Robin was very welcoming and gave great hospitality. She was very helpful with ideas of what we could do in the area and had a leaflet on hand for anything! Robin has a lovely home with amazing views of the lake with a short drive to Taupo town. And the breakfast was superb. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Robyn on Feb 6, 2019
Hello Thank you for giving Serenity on Wakeman a lovely review. I am sorry it has taken a little while to respond, I have been very busy. Kind Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, New Orleans, LA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with the best views in Taupo. Robin was an amazing host and went above and beyond. Amazing 5 star breakfast- loved every minute of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Robyn on Nov 21, 2018
Thank you very much for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with me. Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

UMadeMe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful; when we return to Taupo we will be staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Robyn on Nov 21, 2018
Thank you It would be lovely to see you again. I do hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday . Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Serenity on Wakeman is based in a wonderful and quiet location, with fabulous views over Lake Taupo. You couldn't wish for a better host - very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable on local attractions worth visiting. Breakfast on the deck in the morning was a great experience, and boy what a breakfast - fantastic. Our room was very well appointed, comfortable and clean, and the Spa Tub was an added boon. Although only my wife and I stayed on this occasion, we will definitely stay in the two bedroom apartment when we return with our family. Thank you for taking great care of us - you're an excellent host with a wonderful home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice evening in the Kowhai Suite
We were mostly in town for a helicopter tour of the Taupo area, and were surprised and delighted by Robyn's place. She was lovely and went above and beyond. We got in late for our one-night stay and she recommended an awesome walk to Huka Falls that fit into a narrow window right before sundown—and she even came and picked us up when we were done so we wouldn't have to walk back in the dark or call a cab. The patio breakfast was great, too, and she gave us great recommendations for what to do in the afternoon after our helicopter tour.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, W.Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic B&B with stunning views of Lake Taupo,beautiful rooms and our host Robyn was very friendly and knowledgable about the area. Highly recomend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A truely Serene Stay
We found Serenity on Wakeman to be a beautiful and relaxing two nights in Taupo. Our hostess Robyn could not do enough to help make our stay a great one and the view from our top floor room was perfect. A particular highlight was breakfast on the terrace, stunning!

10/10 Excellent

Lynette, Waikato, New Zealans

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We had an absolutely wonderful stay and couldnt fault the Serenity on Wakeman at all. Robyn was an excellent host and made us feel so welcome. We look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

matthew

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Perfect stay!
A perfect stay in Lake Taupo. Robyn was the best! The views alone were worth it, but having such a great host makes the stay so much better. You can’t go wrong here. The breakfast was delicious and location was ideal. We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

ProfRayWills, Perth, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Acacia Bay, Taupo
Acacia Bay is the burbs of Taupo - 10 minutes out of town, but peaceful, and stunning views!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Robyn on Jan 23, 2018
Thank you very much. It was nice the weather was good enough for you to have breakfast outside. I hope you have a safe trip home. Regards Robyn

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended. Great host,amazing location, yummy breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

William

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Dream stay.
Spending 2 weeks in North Island of NZ. Coming to the end of the stay and this has easily been the highlight of our tour. An outstanding property in a wonderful location with spectacular views. The host matched those standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Robyn on Jan 23, 2018
Thank You for taking the time to write a review. I am so pleased your enjoyed your stay. Its a shame but one day is not enough time to enjoy Taupo.

10/10 Excellent

A, Hamilton NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B&B in Taupo
Robyn is an amazing host who maintains a tidy quiet comfortable and beautiful B&B in Taupo. Rooms were comfortable and clean. On-site parking for 2 to 3 cars (adequate as Serenity has 3 rooms). Quite a luxurious experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

keri, hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect weekend getaway
We had a excellent, peaceful, relaxing weekend here for our anniversary. You feel instantly relaxed as you arrive, and Robyn adds to this by making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm & Diana, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb accommodation in Taupo NZ
Ideal location and luxurious accommodation for a relaxing holiday at Lake Taupo NZ. A1 service. Thank you Robyn for looking after us so well and making our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Auckland，New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place to stay!
We stayed at the room upstairs which has the best view overlooking the lake taupo. The bed was so comfortable. We had our breakfast outside on the deck. The breakfast was delicious. We will definitely return and recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Robyn on Jul 22, 2017
Thank you so much. It was lovely to meet you. I Look forward to seeing you again some time

10/10 Excellent

stella, melbourne aus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
breath taking view
amazing place, very welcoming, clean, and Robyn made us a beautiful breakfast made my 50th birthday the best start to the day.
Heaven

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Charming
Lovely location , fantastic views Charming home and hostess

10/10 Excellent

DONALD JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply Incredible
Everything was fabulous, the room, the location, the view, the shared facilities. Robyn our host was fantastic, looking after our every need. This was one of the best B&Bs I have ever stayed in with a wonderful breakfast as well