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. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Great Lake Convention Centre is 18 km from the lodge, while Huka Prawn Park is 18 km from the property. Taupo Airport is 25 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Taupo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great host. Fantastic off-grid relaxing location. Amaaazing breakfast supplies. Unbeatable.
  • Rose
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Host delivered a freshly baked gluten free loaf of bread - it was delicious! That was in addition to the breakfast supplies of bacon, sausages, free range eggs, pod coffee - best breakfast ever!
  • Philip
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Incredibly peaceful, starry nights and the bird song.
  • Louise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Lovely hosts. Breakfast ingredients were highest quality and a lot of thought and effort put in.
  • 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.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely place with a homely yet sophisticated vibe. Acres of garden, peaceful and relaxing. Comfortable and beautifully furnished. Home made produce for breakfast in generous proportions. Ten out of ten in all categories. Look no further! We...
  • Wolf
    Germany Germany
    If you look for tranquility and quietness you found the right place. Nicely located in a park-like landscape it is the place to withdraw from it all. The hosts are lovely taking care of everything. Enjoy!
  • Niki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very cute and comfy cottage, snuggly bed gorgeous view. The breakfast supplies are unbelievable. Peace, views, wildlife, walks. So wonderful to be off grid too. I cant thank Ally, Glyn, Meg and the Henriettas enough for hosting a perfect stay.

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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All 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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Hare's Rest include:

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

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

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

    • Guests staying at Hare's Rest can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free