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Sacred Waters

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star aparthotel near Taupo Hot Springs

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lake Front Three Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Lake View Two Bedroom Penthouse | Living area | 50-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Lake View Two Bedroom Penthouse | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Thermal Apartment Three Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
221-225 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, Waikato, 2730
  • Taupo Hot Springs
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • A.C. Baths
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Lake View Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 50-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Lake View Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 1658 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Lake Front Three Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Lake Front Three Bedroom

  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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Lake View Two Bedroom Penthouse | Living area | 50-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Lake View Two Bedroom Penthouse

  • 2207 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Lake Front Four Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio

Lake Front Four Bedroom Apartment

  • 1798 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Double Bedroom Studio Apartment | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Bedroom Studio Apartment

  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Lake View | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 4 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Lake View Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room

Lake View Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Thermal Apartment Three Bedroom | Living area | 50-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Thermal Apartment Three Bedroom

  • 1399 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Thermal Apartment Two Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Thermal Apartment Two Bedroom

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Thermal Apartment Three Bedroom Sleeps 6 | View from room

Thermal Apartment Three Bedroom Sleeps 6

  • 1506.9 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Taupo

Waipahihi stay.Your stay at this Waipahihi aparthotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Taupo Hot Springs and A.C. Baths. Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taupo Hot Springs - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Spa Thermal Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Huka Falls - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Mile Bay Sailing Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mole & Chicken Restaurant, Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Box - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sacred Waters

Family-friendly 5-star aparthotel near Taupo Hot Springs
As a guest of Sacred Waters, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Sacred Waters also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Taupo aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Sacred Waters offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 50-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Taupo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private outdoor hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Highchair

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 45 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 50-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 18 units
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.50 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 35.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Sacred Waters Aparthotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sacred Waters to the airport?

Sacred Waters is 3.2 mi (5-min drive) away from the Taupo (TUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sacred Waters?

As of Mar 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sacred Waters on Apr 27, 2025 start from $168.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sacred Waters have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sacred Waters.

Does Sacred Waters offer free breakfast?

Sacred Waters does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sacred Waters?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Sacred Waters?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sacred Waters?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Sacred Waters have a pool?

Sacred Waters features an outdoor pool.

Does Sacred Waters have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Sacred Waters to downtown Taupo?

Sacred Waters is 1.7 mi away from Taupo.

Sacred Waters Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 421 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The incinerator isn’t grinding well in penthouse B. Strong smell of garlic in ar4ival I used detergent to assist grind lemon and tea bags not sure if blades are missing or blunt? I will certainly come back loved it here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relaxing stay
Very nice property and helpful staff at check in. The bed was very comfortable and the property was very clean. small issues, the toilet was constantly running and it would have been nice to have beer glasses.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toon, Singapore

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Friendly and helpful team. The room looks over the lake and is well designed to make the most of the sunsets. Just note that it sits on a geothermal area, so you have a hot water springs and beach right in front. For winter, get the ground floor unit because it is like permanent underfloor heating! For summer, get a upper floor as it gets too warm at times on the ground.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yew Seong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful waterfront apartment with spacious interiors. Wonderful amenities and well equiped kitchen. Beautiful sunset over the lake which is breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely lakeside property with nice walks along the lake. Rooms are large and spotless with everything you need. Easy parking in attached garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kokui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good property in a great location. Only down side was only 2 bathrooms for 3 bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravneel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Recommend staying there for accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous position with stunning lake view. Enjoyed the hot tub, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, comfy lounge with plenty of seating for relaxing and dining. I wouldn’t rate the property itself as luxury 5 star however, as it needs some maintenance and updating, especially in bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water, beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tania

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satwinder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Spacious Apartment
Check in easy, manager friendly and polite. We stayed in room 9 and it was clean comfortable, warm and well equipped. Would happily book again and have no idea why bad reviews as our experience was all positive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Chang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

myles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good setup, staff very friendly,had room connecting direct to pool, was nice and big.only stayed 1 night so didn't get to explore property but would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Sacred Waters Taupo
Simply wonderful - a true treat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

SUN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Primal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable and safe stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always nice to stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhys

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lets start with the positive. The location is amazing, with easy access to the waterfront walkway. The service from Bernie and the cleaning team was great. Unfortunately the unit itself let the rating down. It was very tired looking, with stained carpet and marked walls in dire need of a repaint. The furniture was also worn and needed replacement. If you stay here, avoid unit 9 and head for the lake front units which look to be in much better condition. I would go back, but wouldnt stay in that unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shing Wai

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amani, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, friendly staff. Perfect for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024