Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Hotels
Millennium Hotels
8.6 (2607 reviews)
243 Lake Terrace , Taupo , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely room
Excellent view
Friendly staff
Good dining options
Cons:
Not enough parking
Old bathroom fixtures
Bed comfort issues
High buffet price

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
The rooms are clean and well arranged, but some reviews suggest improvements are necessary.
Service
9.33
The staff were described as extremely helpful and friendly throughout various mentions in reviews.
Location
9.37
Fantastic location near the lake, highly praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.82
Mixed sentiments about room comfort; some guests experienced issues with bed quality.
Amenities
8.85
Generally good facilities, though some guests mentioned a desire for improvements.
Value for Money
8.31
Concerns over buffet pricing versus offerings; perceived as slightly high.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Food quality was good, but the New Year’s buffet was viewed as insufficiently impressive for the price.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall positive experience with significant highlights and a few areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:56

Property Description

Luxury Lakefront Accommodation

Heated Pool, Sauna, and More

Indulge in luxury at Millennium Hotel & Resort with a heated pool, sauna, gym, and tennis court. Enjoy stunning lake and mountain views from most rooms, some even featuring private spa baths. Stay connected with unlimited free WiFi and unwind with 50+ satellite channels.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Savor award-winning cuisine at the hotel's two restaurants and witness breathtaking sunsets from the lakefront bar. Immerse yourself in unparalleled comfort and hospitality at Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo.

Book now for an unforgettable lakeside retreat!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% transaction fee when you pay with a credit card or a Visa or MasterCard debit card. There are no surcharges for payments made with EFTPOS or cash.

A valid credit card must be presented on arrival, and be in the same name as the guests's name on the booking confirmation. For all pre-paid bookings, the credit card used to facilitate payment must also be presented on arrival.

The guest will be charged a prepayment of the total price at the time of booking
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Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: TUO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for NZD 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2607 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Robert solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Basically no gym. Dated rooms. Overpriced compared to others.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

location and room

Cons:

staff too busy looking after a conference

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
J
Judy solo_traveller nz
10
Everything I needed for a pleasant stay.
Pros:

Lovely view of Lake.
Great shower pressure.
Very comfortable bed.
Room was very clean.
Recommend eating in Dining Room for dinner.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ian couple nz
8
All good
Pros:

Great location and view

Cons:

The Grotto was not operational

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
C
Chelsea family_with_children nz
10
Perfect room to stay right in the lake front
Pros:

Love staying at the millennium

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller nz
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Pratibha family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Location and they accommodated an early check in

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Damien couple nz
6
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
M
Merle couple za
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
H
han solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Taylar Karauria solo_traveller nz
8
We stay here once a year! 3rd year and has never disappoi
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious, it was a lovely environment

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
Jo couple nz
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Good location, breakfast was nice. Room was a good size and bed was comfy.

Cons:

Room was dusty and the bathroom could have been cleaner.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
Joe solo_traveller nz
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple nz
1
Cons:

Toilet noisy all night plumbing issue.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Powell family_with_children nz
10
Absolutely love it and would definitely stay again
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful loved it

Cons:

Some cracks in tiles need repairing
Needs real milk

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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ger2102 couple au
9
A lovely lakeside stay with stunning views and excellent customer service.
Pros:

The hotel was comfortable and in a beautiful location. We also appreciated how quickly and professionally the staff addressed an issue we experienced with our room. It was handled promptly and remedied very well, which we were grateful for and which really reflected the hotel’s commitment to guest care.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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JULIETH PAOLA family_with_children au
9
Great for value
Pros:

Great location - The hotel is a bit old, but well maintained. Easy parking on site and friendly staff.

Cons:

Perhaps earlier breakfast. Starts at 7am. We had an early tour booked, so we had to have a coffee super quick with fruit and leave.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Brierley solo_traveller nz
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Greg couple nz
6
Pleasant
Cons:

Bathroom had a bit of mould on tiles

2026-05-21 via Nuitee