9.4 · Superb15 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at 2/10 Mere Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Recently Renovated Accommodation
Central Retreat offers recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and stunning mountain and garden views. Relax in style with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, heating, and a private bathroom.
Convenient Location
Situated just 1.4 km from the Great Lake Convention Centre, Central Retreat is in close proximity to Taupo Events Centre (2 km) and Huka Prawn Park (4.7 km). Taupo Airport is only 8 km away, making travel a breeze.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
Rooms
9.4
Superb
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by 15 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.6
- Service9.5
- Location9.5
- Rooms9.6
- Amenities9.1
- Value9.1
- Food & drink9.1
Guests mention
Clean and comfortableCentrally located
JoelNew ZealandComfy stay for a weekend away
Comfy bed, heated bathroom floor, nice shower and spa bath. Location was excellent, restaurants, pubs and lake in walking distance.
Some sound travels from above
lucretiaNew ZealandGreat location and a spacious, comfortable place to stay. It was perfect for a short visit.
Saifoloi FrancisNew ZealandA quiet, homey staycation that made us want to stay a couple more days
We loved how close the property was to Taupo City and how lovely our Host Marg was. She was unwell and still messaged to check in and see if we were warm and needed anything during these cold winter nights. The Airbnb…
BarbaraNew ZealandWe loved this apartment. So central to where we wanted to go.
Marg has done an exceptional job creating this wee apartment and has spared little money. The fittings are of high standard. Its advertised as no kitchen but…
HannahNew ZealandGreat hosts with accommodation suiting my needs for the triathlon, would book again
Lovely hosts. Situated within walking distance to town and the lake (if your staying during Ironman it’s a 5 minute walk to the transition area, <20 minutes to the finish village). Bonus of a post race spa bath.…
PaulUnited KingdomOne of the best places I've ever stayed in
I doubt I will have any better accommodation on my entire trip - the bed was incredibly comfortable, the lounge very spacious and so easy to feel at home in and the bathroom was something else - what a bath and a large…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
2/10 Mere Road, Taupo, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 09:30 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform 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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Central Retreat
What time is check-in and check-out at Central Retreat?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Central Retreat allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Central Retreat?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Central Retreat have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Central Retreat have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Central Retreat?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Central Retreat?
2/10 Mere Road, Taupo.
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