Wai Marino

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A modern interior with large windows overlooking a scenic view of a lake and forest.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with boats.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
A view of a lake with mountains in the distance and a tree in the foreground.
A spacious dining area with a view of the ocean, wooden ceiling beams, and a kitchen area with a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Taupo, New Zealand
  • Place, beach near Te Kopua Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Acacia Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Waikereru Point
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

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About the area

Taupō

Acacia Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupō, is home to this holiday home. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Waikato River. A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park are also worth visiting.
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Taupo, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • beach near Te Kopua Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Acacia Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Waikereru Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Taupō - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lone Star Taupo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wai Marino pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wai Marino?

As of 1 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wai Marino on 7 Sept, 2027 start from S$1,167, including 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.

What time is check-in at Wai Marino?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wai Marino?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wai Marino located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house, with a fantastic view of Acacia Bay. Perfect for a couple. We really loved the two person hot tub. Needs a bit of landscape maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Bernie! We’re so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We also appreciate your feedback and will take it on board as we continue caring for and improving the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous weekend stay

This is a great property - very comfortable and well equipped with stunning views of the lake and Taupo. We made great use of the fireplace on a cold weekend but would also love to return in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2024
We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting Home

Everything we needed for an enjoyable getaway, very handy for swimming in the lake. Make sure you know how to back a car down the driveway though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2023
We're so happy to hear you had a great stay. Thank you for your review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The treehouse

Great views, nice and quiet location. Driveway is VERY steep. Could have some better pantry staples eg oil, spreads for toast. Outdoor bath was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Pip! We’re glad you had a peaceful and enjoyable stay, and we appreciate your suggestions on the pantry essentials. Your comments are valuable as we continue improving the guest experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views with total comfort

This home was perfectly situated by lake and only minutes from main town of Taupo. The views were amazing as seen in photos. The driveway is steep but could park on quiet street at its base. The outside hot tub was beautiful and surroundings were quiet and serene. A short 3 minute walk gets you to the lake for swim access. Cooked dinner most nights to eat in front of amazing views of Lake Taupo. Loved our stay. Cannot wait to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views / Great accomodation

Acacia Bay is a wonderful vacation property conveniently located a short walk from the park and kayak rentals and is only a few minutes drive from downtown Taupo. The home is well designed, high quality and very well equiped with everything you need to have a comfortable stay. The views are fantastic, the outdoor amenities are nice and add to the experience. The driveway is steep and takes a bit to get used to, but it is worth it to have the views. Taupo is a wonderful place to visit with many great hikes and water activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super superb

Lovely relaxing home in a quiet bay with fab views. Very comfy living space and well provisioned with outdoor area and other household utilities. Suggest that this wouldn’t be so suitable for elderly or disabled guests as there’s a lot of stairs (house is on 3 levels). We enjoyed our stay and would recommend Fir comfort, cleanliness and proximity to Taupo town and other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2026
Thank you for staying with us, Group Arkitektura! We’re glad you had an enjoyable stay and hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view but dated.

This property is definitely special, with an amazing view! The kayaks were easy to use and the pizza oven works as good as it looks. The included binoculars made birds easy to spot. I would have given the property 5 stars except for a few issues which could be corrected to make this property truly amazing. The driveway was a definite issue but we were warned! The spa does take a while to warm so don't expect to use it on the first night (it is amazing once warmed!). 1) Main toilet is outdated and the plastic on it smells awful. 2) Included toiletries were minimal 3) Just enough wood included to use the pizza oven once 4) Paths and yard just needed a little trimming seemed a bit wild. None of these issues would keep us from visiting again the pros definitely outweighed the cons. But seriously please replace that toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view!

Lovely stay and enjoyed the pizza oven and outdoor bath! Kayak use was a bonus. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views Galore

Such and amazing house with stunning views, immaculately presented and well appointed, I wish we had stayed longer to soak up Acacia Bay even more. A few minors, the main beds are quite firm, some optional toppers would be great. No tea towels provided which was a niggle. Would happily book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

magic in Acacia Bay

It lived up to expectations , and although warned about the driveway it is the only fault
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

We loved the home and the views.

With it being winter the steep driveway was a bit of a challenge. Also it would have been nice to have sufficient wood available for all 3 days we stayed rather than just a few starter logs...we had to go and get more on the first night. Loved the views and the beds were sooo comfortable. We will be back😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Taupo stay

The driveway was an issue. Needed cleaning very slippery and could not use. Also no exterior lighting. Car slid out trying to back down, had to leave car at our family’s Bach and walk to and from. Also cousin slipped on drive and cut his arm. Advertised with 2 bathrooms- 2nd bathroom not up to standard and sign up saying don’t use shower! House was clean and well presented. As it turned out 2 guests couldn’t come due to Covid, so bathroom was not an issue, but would have been as house was selected because it stated to bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

This place is a must stay, amazing views and tranquil location. If you admire design, detail and craftsmanship, do yourself a favour and enjoy Wai Marino for a couple of nights (at least). It helps to have a 4wd / AWD vehicle to make it up the driveway steep and can also be slippery. Couldn't find a cork screw for our wine... Luckily someone in our group had a McGiver trick up their sleeve.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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