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 3.7 mi from Taupo Airport, The Belfry is near attractions such as Huka Falls (6.2 mi) and Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (25 mi). Highly rated for its host, bathroom comfort, and quietness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Robert
United States United States
Cozy and quiet with a private area outside. The lake view is the cherry on top! The small details are so touching. We love the heated bathroom floor!!
Jun
Malaysia Malaysia
Amazing design and super comfortable place to stay. Love the heated bed design, have never slept so well before haha! Love everything about the place! The kitchen was lovely too with coffee and cookies.
Petrina
New Zealand New Zealand
Close enough to town but yet far enough away from town to enjoy the peace and quiet. Mandy and Paul are great ppl. Made sure we knew they were if we needed anything but then left us to ourselves. Had treats for us and our fur baby.
Selena
Australia Australia
Everything- fresh milk, fresh fruit, electric blankets. The best shower. Such a beautifully decorated spot
Russell
New Zealand New Zealand
Well fenced for our dog Private, double glazed, excellent lounge suite, wonderful bathroom, well stocked fridge
Iulia
Australia Australia
Everything, was a last minute booking and they were ready in 10 mins, greeted us and were happy with the minimum stay. The peace was clean with wonderful facilities and a lovely aspect.
Kirk
New Zealand New Zealand
Very nice modern and clean bathroom. Bed was not too soft which is great. Nice fenced off yard to let the dogs roam free.
Graham
New Zealand New Zealand
What a beautiful place. Everything from the friendly service to the immaculate property was really exceptional. Private, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend to all. Thanks for everything Mandy and Paul. Whenever we stay in Taupo we now longer...
Taira
Australia Australia
Beautiful garden and parking space under the roof.
Catherine
New Zealand New Zealand
Fenced property for my dog. Safe, comfortable, clean and modern. Lovely shower and bathroom. Warm and welcoming hosts. It’s really difficult to find great accommodation with a dog - I’ve stayed on two occasions now and had great experiences both...

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

Area info

Amenities of The Belfry

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform The Belfry of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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