Featuring mountain views, Hilltop Whakaipo Estate in Taupo offers accommodations and a shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and walk-in shower. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park is 20 miles from the accommodation, while The Hidden Valley is 20 miles from the property. Taupo Airport is 14 miles away.

Couples in particular 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

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Taupo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pasquale
    the United States the United States
    Michelle and Peter were gracious and welcoming hosts. The setting is stunning with beautiful views of Lake Taupo and the surrounding hills. They both went above and beyond to make us feel at home. They have created a wonderful oasis which they...
  • Paul
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Location, facilities, hosts, dogs, deer, breakfast
  • Astride
    the United States the United States
    Peter and Michelle are the kindest and professional II have encountered in many years of traveling. Michelle made us feel at home right away and was so kind making us breakfast à la carte. Peter took the time to show us his deer and we also met...
  • Carnie
    the United States the United States
    Luxurious stay with incredible views. So relaxing and only 10 mins from town!
  • Arthur
    the United States the United States
    Incredible views of Lake Taupo. The most friendly and wonderful hosts.
  • Paul
    Thailand Thailand
    Gorgeous views! A beautifully well kept and cared for property. There was even a golf green to practice pitches. My arm got more of a workout throwing fetch toys for the dogs than it’s had in a while. Much fun by and loads of love from the dogs....
  • Jon
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful area, great breakfast and friendly hosts. The view from this B&B was stunning. The breakfast was the best we have had our entire trip in Australia and New Zealand (fresh eggs from their chickens). We were able to feed their deer. Our...
  • Han
    the United States the United States
    The house and the farm are absolutely gorgeous, Peter and Mitchell are the best host and treat us like a family. They invited us to their family dinner, where we had one of the best beef that hasn’t had for a long time. Great experience with the...
  • Xchel
    Mexico Mexico
    The food was AMAZING!! The views of the property are breathtaking. The hosts were so welcoming and accomodating, we got to see the animals of the farm which was so much fun. The room was warm, cozy and comfortable, bathroom was fully stocked with...
  • Anya
    the United States the United States
    The hosts were wonderful, so friendly and kind and the breakfasts were delicious. We got a tour of the farm and met the animals, which was very fun. And the view from the property is gorgeous!

Hosted by Hilltop Whakaipo Estate: the best private farm experience

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Hilltop Whakaipo Estate: the best private farm experience
Sitting on top of the hills only 17 km from Taupo looking down over the lake onto Whakaipo Bay with Mt Ruapehu in the background. On the perfect days our sun rises and sun sets are magnificent. Featuring a modern house and large ensuite rooms, great shared family areas, indoor and outdoor fires you'll enjoy a warm and friendly stay. Enjoy the wide open spaces surrounded by other large blocks which peace and quiet and an abundance of bird life. Come out on a farm tour and learn about the animals, with a few of them been hand raised inside the house so they're extremely friendly. Polly the sheep and Molly, Charolte and Charmane the deer. The morning feeding of animals in the buggy always provides great photos. There's a golf chipping green to practice on and a 2 person kayak to hire if the weather permits. We also have Sky discovery, movies and sport. Enjoy our Starlink wifi with super fast speed and mix and mingle as much or as little to your required needs. As hosts we have over 35 years local knowledge to help answer any questions you may have. Breakfast is not included in our 2 bedroom Farmstay.
Welcome to Hilltop Whakaipo Estate. With cafe experience we have made plenty of breakfasts(our own fresh eggs and sausages) and make great barista coffee.(Locally roasted beans) Breakfast is not included in our 2 bedroom Farmstay. We have a warm and friendly house and go to great lengths to make your stay enjoyable. Mix and chat in our lounge area in front fire and play with our lovely labradors Bear, Meg and Jess
Surrounded by lifestyle blocks it's a very peaceful outlook. With Taupo and Kinloch both 15 minutes away your spoilt for cafe's and beaches. Whakaipo Bay is only 5 minutes away and provides a great beach and swimming.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Hilltop Whakaipo Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
Fast free Wifi 153 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules
    Hilltop Whakaipo Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 5 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Hilltop Whakaipo Estate

    • Room options at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate include:

      • Suite
      • Apartment
    • The prices at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
    • Hilltop Whakaipo Estate is 4.3 miles from the center of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Hilltop Whakaipo Estate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Hilltop Whakaipo Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):