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title: "The Pillars Retreat, Taupō: 5.7/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Pillars Retreat in Taupō: rated 5.7 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse
# The Pillars Retreat

Taupō, New Zealand

5.7 ·  Below average 11 reviews ·  #43 #43 of 49 in Taupō ·  1.0 Location score
## About The Pillars Retreat

The Pillars Retreat is a guesthouse in Taupō, New Zealand. Guests rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 11 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 7.4 km from the centre of Taupō. The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 6.7 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Floors:** 2

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

[Hotel prices in Taupō by month](https://stayversus.com/en/new-zealand/taupo/prices/)

7 Deborah Rise, Bonshaw Park, Taupo

## Live prices around The Pillars Retreat

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## How The Pillars Retreat scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Taupō

-   Guest rating **5.7**
-   Location **1.0**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**

Taupō average

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **1.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Taupo Airport (TUO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Taupō</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Weather in Taupō

[Taupō weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/new-zealand/waikato-region/taupo/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

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## Questions about The Pillars Retreat

### How do guests rate The Pillars Retreat?

The Pillars Retreat has a guest rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 11 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Taupō.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pillars Retreat?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Pillars Retreat include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does The Pillars Retreat have a pool?

Yes, The Pillars Retreat has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Pillars Retreat?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Pillars Retreat from the airport?

The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 6.7 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Pillars Retreat have?

The Pillars Retreat has 5 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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