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The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection

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3 outdoor pools, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Outdoor spa tub
3 outdoor pools, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Balcony

Overview of The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection

The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection

3.5 star property

4.7/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.8/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
Map
346 Lake Terrace, Taupo, 3330

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationLake Taupo4 min walk
  • Popular LocationThree Mile Bay8 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaipahihi Botanical Gardens20 min walk
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)5 min drive

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About this area

Taupo

The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection is located in Two Mile Bay, a neighbourhood in Taupo, and is near the airport and on a lake. Taupo Hot Springs and Wairakei International Golf Course are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupo and Spa Thermal Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Taupo Bungy and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Taupo - 4 min walk
  • Three Mile Bay - 8 min walk
  • Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 20 min walk
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Four Mile Bay - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Espresso Cove - 16 min walk
  • The Brantry Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Zest Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Rose on Roberts - 5 min drive
  • Plateau - 5 min drive

About this property

The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection

Family ski motel with 2 spa tubs
A perfect getaway for skiers, The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection offers conveniences such as laundry facilities, a garden and free self parking.
The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection offers 21 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Taupo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometers
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: NZD 5.50-23.00 per person

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 1 2022 to September 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: between NZD 5.50 and NZD 23.00 per person (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection Motel
Anchorage Resort Motel Taupo
Anchorage Taupo
Anchorage Resort Taupo
The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection Taupo
The Anchorage Resort - Heritage Collection Motel Taupo

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Overall score and ratings

4.7

Exceptional

Rating 5 - Excellent. 360 out of 471 reviews
5 - Excellent 76%
Rating 4 - Good. 101 out of 471 reviews
4 - Good 21%
Rating 3 - Okay. 6 out of 471 reviews
3 - Okay 1%
Rating 2 - Poor. 4 out of 471 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 471 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

4.6/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/5

Eco-friendliness
Write a review

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for our family holiday like that our room was across from the pool and staff were very friendly. Will definitely stay here again on our next holiday :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location looks out over lake Taupo yacht club, awesome hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access and ample parking inclusive of boats. Poolside rooms front-on to pool and spa within a pleasant garden setting. BBQs and tables/chairs provide an extension to the poolside rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022