About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Hare's Rest in Taupo offers a lodge with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The property features a balcony, patio, kitchen, fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a dining area, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast is served in the room or via room service. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Taupo Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Huka Falls (28 km) and Orakei Korako Cave (31 km). Free on-site private parking is provided.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Steven
United Kingdom“We liked everything about Hares Rest. The location is perfect and the Lodge is very comfortable and clean with a fabulous vista surrounded by beautiful gardens. Alli and Glyn, the hosts were friendly, welcoming and helpful and they provided us...” 
Tara
Australia“Alli and Glynn have done an amazing job in making this place into such a beautiful accommodation. There is so much detail into making the hares nest as comfortable as possible. As soon as our little one walked through the door he was so excited...”- Mandy
New Zealand“We wanted somewhere to relax after a big day. We arrived to find an amazing welcome basket, that contained quality local goods as well as homegrown, home made goods. The homemade baking was welcomed. The setting is tranquil with the added bonus of...” - Jennifer New Zealand“Great host. Fantastic off-grid relaxing location. Amaaazing breakfast supplies. Unbeatable.”
- Rose New Zealand“Host delivered a freshly baked gluten free loaf of bread - it was delicious! That was in addition to the breakfast supplies of bacon, sausages, free range eggs, pod coffee - best breakfast ever!”
- Philip New Zealand“Incredibly peaceful, starry nights and the bird song.”
- Louise New Zealand“Great location. Lovely hosts. Breakfast ingredients were highest quality and a lot of thought and effort put in.”
Jason United Kingdom“Amazing hideaway just outside Taupo. Beautiful cabin, perfectly set up (great for chefs!) comfortable, warm, romantic and peaceful. Set within lovely grounds, and with amazing hosts who had real attention to the detail of our stay. Breakfast...”
Sutton New Zealand“Alli and Glynn you really do have a special place. It is such a lovely calming and peaceful lodge. Hare's Rest is surrounded with nature, lots of bird life and animals which is so wonderful to be around - back to nature. It was good to be away...”- Matt New Zealand“We’ve stayed a few times now. Alli & Glyn are amazing hosts ( And Meg) The place is stunning.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 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
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.
