Wairakei Resort Taupō

Name

Wairakei Resort Taupō

Legal name

Wairakei Resort Taupō

Website

https://wairakei.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Resort accommodation services
• Conference and event venues
• Wellness and spa services
• Golf and leisure facilities
• Destination hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Taupō

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: 187 rooms across 11 room types including Standard King, Superior King, Twin Rooms, Studios, Villas, Junior Suites, Spa Suites, and Rangatira Suite. Room sizes range from 21.4 m² to 93 m². Revenue from nightly stays with varying rates based on room type and season.
2. Dining Services: Pavilion Restaurant serving international buffet breakfast (6:30 AM - 10 AM) and à la carte dinner. Geyser House Bar offering cocktails, fine wines, and casual dining from 3 PM. Christmas dinner buffet at $149 adults, $59 kids (5-12). Stay & Dine packages include buffet breakfast and $50 food & beverage credit.
3. Golf: 9-hole resort golf course (par 34, 1,941 metres) open to hotel guests and public. Green fees NZD 30 adults, NZD 25 Taupo locals, NZD 20 seniors, NZD 15 children. Club rental NZD 15, trundler rental NZD 5. Golf Getaway packages combining accommodation and golf available.
4. Spa & Wellness: Body Firm Spa offering body massages, wraps, facials, and beauty treatments. Gym with weights and workout equipment. Two geothermally heated pools, 2 outdoor hot tubs, sauna. Tennis and squash courts. Mountain bike hire available.
5. Meetings & Events: Conference and event facilities hosting up to 600 guests across multiple function spaces including Karapiti & Waikato Rooms (722 m²), Graham Rooms, Heritage Room, Boardroom, Bayview Room, Night Club, and South Lawn (2,625 m²). Wedding packages, milestone events, and corporate bookings.
6. Parking & Ancillary: Extensive free parking throughout resort for all vehicle types. Credit card surcharges: 3% AMEX, 2% other cards. Mountain bike hire at hourly or daily rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wairakei Resort Taupō operates a 187-room hotel with 11 room types, two restaurants/bars, geothermally heated pools, a 9-hole golf course, spa, gym, tennis and squash courts, and conference facilities for up to 600 guests across 169 acres in the Wairakei Thermal Valley. The resort sells overnight accommodation, dining, golf, spa, fitness, and meetings/events services to leisure travellers, families, corporate groups, and wedding parties. It is part of the global Accor hospitality group and uses geothermal energy from the local valley to heat its facilities.

Product overview

Wairakei Resort Taupō is a 187-room holiday resort offering accommodation, dining, and leisure facilities. The property features 11 room types from Standard King Rooms to the split-level Rangatira Suite, all with geothermally sourced heating. Dining includes the Pavilion Restaurant for breakfast and à la carte dinners, and the Geyser House Bar for cocktails and casual evening dining. Wellness facilities encompass two geothermally heated swimming pools, a fitness centre, Body Firm Spa, 9-hole public golf course, tennis and squash courts, and mountain bike hire. The resort offers extensive meetings and events services with multiple function spaces accommodating up to 600 guests, plus full wedding services across 169 acres of grounds. Accommodation and dining packages are available, with group rates offered for 8+ rooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accommodation Rooms
• Pavilion Restaurant
• Geyser House Bar
• 9-Hole Public Golf Course
• Body Firm Spa
• Meetings and Events Facilities
• Wedding Services
• Geothermally Heated Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
• Fitness Centre and Tennis/Squash Courts
• Group Accommodation Services
• Stay & Dine Package
• Golf Getaway Package

Quantifiable outcome

• Resort processes sewage for neighbouring Huka Prawn Park and treats water for Wairakei Terraces, supporting their sustainable operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AccorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWairakei Resort Taupō is part of the Accor group. The collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data is managed in accordance with Accor's global data protection policies. Resort participates in Accor's ALL (Accor Live Limitless) loyalty program and uses Accor's booking platform for reservations across Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa markets.
• Huka Prawn ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResort operates its own sewage treatment facility which processes and distributes waste from the resort. The facility also treats wastewater from neighbouring Huka Prawn Park, assisting them to operate sustainably.
• Wairakei TerracesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResort's water treatment plant provides drinking water services to neighbouring Wairakei Terraces, supporting their sustainable operations in the tourist park.
• MyNoke Worm FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDried wastewater from resort's sewage treatment is sent to MyNoke worm farm to be converted into vermicast/compost, which is then used in the resort's orchards, herb gardens, and grounds. Completes circular economy loop.
• Bike TaupōminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResort is a financial sponsor of Bike Taupō enabling them to continue improving local trail and riding network. Resort land developed with Bike Taupō for public mountain biking use. Grounds provided free of charge for Craters Classic fundraising event.
• Greening TaupōminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResort has participated in this environmental planting and trapping project in Taupō district via funding and in-kind contributions since inception. Staff encouraged to participate in planting projects. Resort land used for replanting projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peppers Bluewater Resort: Resort property in NZ (Tekapo) under Accor-adjacent management, offering accommodation, dining, and event spaces. Comparable as a NZ resort with similar mid-to-upscale leisure and conference positioning.
• Chateau Tongariro Hotel: Historic NZ hotel near Tongariro National Park offering accommodation, dining, and conference facilities. Comparable as a heritage NZ resort with similar event and leisure mix in a nature-anchored location.
• Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo: Full-service Taupō hotel with conference and leisure facilities, lake views, and on-site dining. Comparable direct competitor in the same city for both leisure and MICE demand.
• Millbrook Resort: Luxury NZ resort in Queenstown with on-site golf, multiple restaurants, spa, and conference facilities. Comparable as a multi-revenue-stream NZ resort with strong golf and event proposition.
• Hilton Lake Taupo: International-branded hotel in Taupō with conference and event facilities. Directly comparable for MICE bookings, leisure stays, and group accommodation in the same regional market.
• Huka Lodge: Luxury lodge in Taupō region offering premium accommodation and dining. Comparable as a high-end Taupō-area hospitality property targeting leisure travellers, weddings, and corporate retreats in the same regional catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown: Large NZ resort hotel in Queenstown with extensive conference and event capacity. Comparable as a NZ full-service resort focusing on MICE and leisure, though located in a different regional market.
• Novotel Queenstown Lakeside: Accor-branded NZ resort hotel in Queenstown with conference and leisure offerings. Comparable as a sister Accor property targeting similar corporate and leisure segments via the ALL loyalty network.

Emerging players

• Cape Kidnappers: Luxury NZ resort with on-site golf (Tom Doak-designed), spa, and lodge accommodations. Comparable as a high-end NZ resort with a strong golf-led leisure proposition and premium pricing.

Regional players

• Heritage Queenstown: Full-service NZ resort hotel in Queenstown with dining, leisure, and conference facilities. Comparable in business model and product mix but operates in a different regional catchment (Southern Lakes vs. Central North Island).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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