Featuring a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively located in Taupo, 19 miles from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 19 miles from The Hidden Valley. This self-catered lodge has a garden, grill 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 a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the lodge. Great Lake Convention Centre is 11 miles from the lodge, while Huka Prawn Park is 11 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 16 miles from Hare's Rest.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Taupo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sujatha
    United States of America United States of America
    The host took the time to bake cookies and bread. Very warm and friendly people. All the breakfast items & more were provided to enjoy a great breakfast. The property was also beautiful. We had a wonderful memorable stay
  • Chenyi
    United States of America United States of America
    Honestly, this is the best booking I've ever experienced. Comes with access to 8 acres of land, homemade bread & cookies, and fresh eggs. The room is lovely and Allie was really nice to introduce us to her sheep and chicken.
  • Jennifer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Alli the host was so welcoming and generous. I can’t say enough about the breakfast provisions supplied - we made dinner and breakfast from it, majority home made and organic, and so delicious! The accommodation was perfect and serene and...

Area info

Amenities of Hare's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 apply.
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • 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 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

2 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hare's Rest

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

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

    • Check-in at Hare's Rest is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Hare's Rest include:

      • Villa

    • The prices at Hare's Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.