About this property

Comfortable Living Space: The Belfry in Taupo offers a ground-floor apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a private entrance, carpeted floors, and a seating area. Modern Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a patio with lake views. Additional amenities include a coffee machine, microwave, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: A garden provides a relaxing outdoor area, while free WiFi ensures connectivity. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 6 km from Taupo Airport, The Belfry is near attractions such as Huka Falls (10 km) and Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (41 km). Highly rated for its host, bathroom comfort, and quietness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Graham
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved how clean it was from the facilities to the bedding. Each room was exceptional and the use of the space was very economical. An easy place to keep warm and we found that everything we needed was there
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely spot, genuine helpful hosts, we could take our dog, very dog friendly enclosed yard
  • Jessica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything you could possibly need was available in the property. It was all exceptional and couldn't fault the eye for detail and high standard of fixtures and fittings
  • Amanda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Owners were extremely welcoming to us and our small dog and the accommodation was exceptional!
  • Stephen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly owners, great location and well presented facilities.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Great hosts. Well designed, built and fit out apartment. Quite luxurious. Not far, with car, to most things we needed, like supermarket, eateries, coffee etc.
  • Jimmy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Belfry was exactly as described—clean, cozy, and well-equipped. The host was very welcoming and provided great service. Check-in was smooth, and the location was convenient. Highly recommended! Thank you Mandy and Paul!
  • Barbara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great. Towards the southern end of Taupo; easy access to the lake. Very quiet.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We appreciated the care the hosts had put into designing their version of a great Air B&B No doubt using tips picked up from their personal experiences of such adaptive uses of a part of their home.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent well equipped facilities and a friendly host.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Paul Batt

9.9
Host review score
Paul Batt
Thank you for choosing to stay at The Belfry, a gorgeous self contained unit which is modernly appointed and beautifully styled. Perfect for couples or individuals with a small dog looking to relax after a long drive or day experiencing Taupo's Treasures. If you are bringing your dog, please let us know so that we can advise you of the additional cost. Tasteful decor with comfort in mind. Roomy bedroom with large wardrobe, King Size bed and private ensuite. Because the toilet has a small sewerage system, it is very important that no feminine products, wipes etc are flushed - there is a bin provided next to the toilet. A lovely kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, tea coffee and sugar. Please note that there are no cooking facilities. Comfortable lounge with heat pump to keep you cosy in winter and cool in summer. Chrome TV, Freeview Netflix and Bose surround system. French doors open onto a decked area with built-in seating. There is a good sized grassed area for dog to play with a fully fenced courtyard flanked by a bush reserve offering seclusion, tranquillity, peacefulness and peep views to the lake - 6 mins from town or 2 mins from lake. There is a blue folder in the lounge with information on things to do in Taupo and restaurants we have been to. There is a USB port near the bedroom door for charging phones etc. If you are bringing your dog, there is a small fee payable on arrival. Please note that the unit is down a cobbled driveway which may challenge anyone that is unsteady on their feet. Parking in carport provided.
We (Paul and Mandy) will welcome you to the Belfry, while also respecting your right to privacy. We have two small dogs, Emma (schnoodle) and Charlie (mini poodle) who both think they are bigger than they are and take their guard dog duties seriously. They will likely bark when you arrive - we are trying to teach them better manners. If you are bringing your dog, you will find a basket in the bedroom with items that we find useful and some doggy treats. Please do not leave your dog unattended unless it is crated.
A short walk away, we have the Botanical Gardens. We are close to the lakefront where you can find the very dog friendly 2 Mile Bay Yacht Club, which we believe does the best thin crust pizza's in town. Its indoor/outdoor flow means it is a great place to visit no matter what the weather is doing. Our new Countdown is a short drive away.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Belfry takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge Pet fee of $25 per pet per stay applies

Please inform The Belfry 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.