Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

This is not a slick new hotel, but rather a hotel with a long history of offering a high standard of rooms and food. It has been well looked after, and the staff seem to be very keen to make sure you are comfortable. The hotel sits right on the edge of Lake Taupo and every room has a view of the lake. On the ground floor you can just step out of your room onto the lake path. There was a table and chairs in a small porch area which was a great place to watch life go by. My dinner in the restaurant was superb, and the staff were attentive and efficient. I also had breakfast at the hotel. The flat rate for breakfast delivered a range of cereals, breads, and cooked food that was well-presented. One of the better hotel breakfasts I've had in NZ lately. But perhaps the best thing of all was that the bed was superbly comfortable, with that wonderful combination of being firm but with a soft top layer so that you felt you were floating. There was also a good range of pillows on the bed, so you could easily find one that suited. I had a superb sleep there.

The view was beautiful, and the food was good too. I would have liked a poached egg as part of the choices; scrambled eggs are not everyone’s preference, but that is a minor detail. The staff was exceptional and provided outstanding service.

Our 3 night stay was wonderful and relaxing. We loved the hotel's location being on the waterfront of the lake with a walking/cycling path right outside. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and had a very comfortable bed. We overlooked the heated swimming pool, which we enjoyed using. There was outside seating and also a lovely lounge area inside looking out to the lake where we sat and had a drink. We brought a voucher from reception for breakfast on our last morning, it was a very yummy buffet breakfast. Free parking on site. A great place to stay.

lovely balcony and view over the lake and Taupo Heated pool well used by the children, they enjoyed the facilities!

The view was superb. Easy access to walks. The bar/lounge area was very welcoming. The bed was amazing. The live music was awesome. Very friendly staff.