Offering a garden and quiet street view, Studio 28 is situated in Taupo, 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 4 km from Taupo Events Centre. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. The spacious guest house comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. For guests with children, Studio 28 offers outdoor play equipment. A water park is available on-site and both skiing and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the accommodation. Great Lake Convention Centre is 4.4 km from Studio 28, while Huka Prawn Park is 7.7 km away. Taupo Airport is 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely little place , the only downside was the bedroom didn’t have a window and it was so hot, there was a fan, but did nothing, it really needs an aircon unit, other than that it was fantastic, loved the big screen
  • Lin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean comfortable and quiet, everything we needed for a 2 night stay
  • Kay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quiet, clean, and comfortable ...had most things I needed....lovely location
  • Seadon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Well appointed. Real milk and more would have been nice. Perhaps a biscuit too when you arrive a little later than you would have hoped.
  • Faith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to follow instructions, private, quiet, everything we needed.
  • Tarns
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very cosy and the kids loved the projector screenings
  • Valerie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. The weather was terrible but on a good days views would have been great.
  • Jessica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved the games and the books options. Made it feel very homely
  • Elanz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    accommodation above of my expectations. a few kms from town centre, however perfect spot if you look for quite nights and great sleep. grinded coffee and plunger were a bonus for me :) just all was great
  • G
    Gnei
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect place to stay. Prior Communication via email regarding the stay is very helpful

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kerry & Tina Edwards

9.1
9.1
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Kerry & Tina Edwards
This is a studio apartment located below our house. It has its own outdoor courtyard and separate entrance and you will have exclusive access to the entire apartment for the time of your stay. The apartment is located in the suburb of Waipahihi, and is only a short stroll to the Waipahihi Botanical gardens, a 10 minute walk to the lake edge and a similar distance to the popular Debretts Hot Pools. It is only a 5 minute drive to town. There is also a playground only 100 mtrs from our driveway.The apartment has a King bed in the main sleeping area, but also has two full size sofa beds (Queen and small double) in the lounge with an additional small sofa bed suitable for a small child. There is a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, jug, toaster and electric fry pan. The lounge boasts not only a TV but a large projector (screen size 2.9m wide & 1.65m high) with access to Netflix, Utube etc to keep everyone entertained even when its raining outside. Free Wifii is also provided
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Studio 28
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Movie nights
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Studio 28 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 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 13 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about Studio 28

  • Check-in at Studio 28 is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Studio 28 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 Studio 28 include:

    • Suite
  • Yes, Studio 28 is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Studio 28 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
  • Studio 28 is 2.1 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.