Minarapa, Taupo

Barbara & Dermot Grainger

620 Oruanui Road, RD 1, Taupo, New Zealand
(07) 378 1931
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Type of Accommodation B&B
Rating 8 out of 10
Directions - Nearest Town Taupo
Directions From the north: 47 km south of Tokoroa on State Highway 1 turn right into Oruanui Road. Minarapa is 2 1/2 km on LHS.
From the South: Go through Taupo across Control Gate Bridge and up hill .8km. Turn into second road on left - Poihipi Road/direction
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $135 - $160 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $100 - $125 (NZD)
Tariff - Children price on application
Tariff - Dinner by arrangement
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking on property
Payments Visa/Mastercard
Beds 1 King/Twin , 2 Queen , 2 Twin , Total 4 bedrooms , Spacious well-appointed rooms with tea/coffee facilties.
Bathrooms 2 Ensuite , 1 Private , large rooms with heated towel rails and heater
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Languages Spoken Deutsch
 

Wend your way along a wonderful tree-lined drive into rural tranquillity. Minarapa, our extensive country retreat, 12 minutes from Taupo, is within easy reach of Orakei Korako, Huka Falls and other tourist attractions including Waitomo Caves, Here you may wander among colourful tree-sheltered gardens, play tennis, billiards, or ball with Toby the dog, cross the pond and stream to visit our friendly farm animals or relaxon the loggia and listen to the bird song. Downstairs enjoy our large guest lounge/billiard room and lounge.
Upstairs, retire to one of the spacious,well-appointed guest rooms.
Choose from: The Garden Wing - a private wing comprising large
queen room with balcony and TV, large interconnecting bathroom and on the other side of the bathroom a smaller twin room. Decorated in warm tones of
cream and peach, each bedroom can be reserved individually as an ensuite room, or the entire wing can accommodate a family or group travelling
together.
The Green Room - a favourite among guests, this sunny twin/king room
decorated with rustic charm features a balcony from which you can overlook
the lovely garden or enjoy spectacular sunsets.
The Provencal Room - This queen bedroom, decorated in French provencal
style with charming fireplace and blue and cream colour scheme, has
exclusive use of a large bathroom with combined bath/shower.
All rooms have tea/coffee facilties.
Barbara speaks fluent German and some French.

Guest Reviews

Minarapa 8 10 5
  Rating Date Reviewed
Emma, Ian, Katie, Will and Edward
Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday! Our holiday was fantastic and we all enjoyed our stay in paradise. The children still talk about Toby and the evening they helped you round up and feed the sheep. You gave them some lovely memories. I hope you are both well and that business is booming. I hope the rains have come for you. We shall certainly be recommending you to all our friends.
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April 2008
Chris and Judith Doyle and Christine Fisher Kintbury
A perfect stay, wonderful hospitality. Thank you.

8.0 10

May 2007
Anne and John Fitzgerald
hank you so much for the TLC.

8.0 10

May 2007
Michael and Pat Dukes
We have 'voted' your home top of our list so far, in no small part due to the welcome you gave us.

8.0 10

May 2007
Wendy and Dave Hough
What a wonderful stay. We had a great time. Thank you for all the fabulous recommendations on things to go and do

8.0 10

May 2007