Located in Taupo in the Waikato region, River Heights features a patio. The air-conditioned accommodation is 34 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 34 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Huka Prawn Park is 2.3 km from River Heights, while Volcanic Activity Centre is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Taupo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tarchia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We enjoyed the barbecue and fireplace, the house was lovely and clean and felt homey. It was a great location. We really enjoyed our stay. We will visit again.
  • Catwoman2
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We went on a very cold weekend and we had everything needed for a warm comfortable stay. The accommodation was clean and very relaxing as we knew the property was fully fenced for our small dog. Will definitely be back.
  • Joanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome house, just what we needed for our family. Love that we could light the fire & come home to a warm house. Great internet & location. Just like being at home.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Janeen Tipping

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Janeen Tipping
Quiet, peaceful and walking distance to town. Pet friendly. 10 minute drive to racetrack.
Travel is my passion and I have extensive local knowledge to help your stay in Taupo.
River and swimming access is a 5 minute walk.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of River Heights
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    River Heights takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 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.

    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

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform River Heights 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about River Heights

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Heights on this page.

    • The prices at River Heights may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • River Heights can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • River Heights offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at River Heights is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • River Heights is 0.7 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • River Heights has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, River Heights is popular with guests booking family stays.