Voyager Apartments Taupo

“Great value plenty of spac3”

I have just seen a review by Justplanemad and everything they said I agree with except 1. There are two carports for each property, only one is numbered though 2. For what you pay the kitchen is fine, if you're cooking cordon posh, not the place 3. Having more than one place to sit in the lou... more

I have just seen a review by Justplanemad and everything they said I agree with except 1. There are two carports for each property, only one is numbered though 2. For what you pay the kitchen is fine, if you're cooking cordon posh, not the place 3. Having more than one place to sit in the lounge was appreciated. I've stayed in places that are bigger with only one couch, no other chair 4. The extractor fans are loud, so we used the other light and left the windows open 5. The upstairs TV is fuzzy but was a surprise and we did watch a movie on it. 6. Its an easy flat amble to town along the lakefront 7. There are many restaurants close by, the pub around the corner has a lovely garden bar,does excellent cocktails and ok pub food 8. We thought one bedroom two bathroom was a real bonus and the sunny bedroom, French doors and balcony, again lovely. We like space and at 70 m2 it's way bigger than a motel unit. It's not super flash and the downstairs space is tight for two couples if the 2nd bedroom was unlocked. However you would have a bathroom each and some privacy the way it's laid out. If you like to get out to do things and eat, then this is great value for money.

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“Certainly wouldn't pay full price”

One night stay here at Voyager Apartments. Got a very sharp last minute price via the website. I was looking forward to a stay in what was pictured to be a lovely spacious apartment. Parking is directly outside the unit, not sure what you would do if there were two families staying as there is ... more

One night stay here at Voyager Apartments. Got a very sharp last minute price via the website. I was looking forward to a stay in what was pictured to be a lovely spacious apartment. Parking is directly outside the unit, not sure what you would do if there were two families staying as there is only one car park allocated per unit. Would probably have to park on the road I guess. Down stairs is a room that houses a couch, easy chair, TV, 4 seater Table and Chairs and a small Kitchenette. To call it a kitchen would be a stretch. You could cook a meal, but it's not a full sized kitchen. Small Bar Fridge, small oven and dish draw. Under the stairs is a combined washer/drier unit. I took the chance after several days on the road. Not matter what I tried, clothes always came out smelling funny. Sent them through several times with always the same result. Behind a locked door was what I assumed is a second bedroom. I had only booked a one bedroomed apartment so that was all good. There is also a small bathroom with a toilet and shower. Upstairs is a large bedroom with french doors out to a wonderful balcony, and bi fold doors into a bathroom with a large spa bath and a toilet. Spa bath had a shower head attached to the tub, but for a proper shower you have to go downstairs. King Sized bed with a small TV wall mounted by the wardrobe. The Good: Great Location, close enough to the lake, but without the road noise that comes with being on Lake Tce. Short driving distance to town. Good Linen, sheets and towels ect. Very clean and tidy Friendly staff Small swimming pool which is a delight. The Bad: The extractor fans in both bathrooms are SO DAMN NOISEY. Cannot hear yourself think. A spa bath with a horrendous whiring extractor fan was in no way relaxing. Could even hear it over the noise of the shower. There is a window high up above the stair well, which is near enough facing east. No blind or anything over this which let in SOO much light into the bedroom early. Wallpaper throughout the apartment was peeling and needs attention. TV in bedroom was super fuzzy and nearly unwatchable. It just feels dated and tired. It is in need of some love and care. Would stay again if I could get a similar price, but I certainly dont feel it would represent very good value for money if I had paid the full rate. There are far better places in Taupo that offer value for money. If you can get a sharp price though, Voyager is a good place to rest your head for the night.

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“Comfortable and spacious but some small updates would make a big improvement.”

Good points were the office staff were friendly and efficient upon our arrival and our apartment was clean and spacious. The not so good included the joint bathroom with the kids always locking our door into it and forgetting to unlock it and the shower leaked onto the floor from a broken seal. T... more

Good points were the office staff were friendly and efficient upon our arrival and our apartment was clean and spacious. The not so good included the joint bathroom with the kids always locking our door into it and forgetting to unlock it and the shower leaked onto the floor from a broken seal. The upstairs smelt a bit musty. The real disappointment was the kitchen. There were only two hobs and they had one temperature - extremely hot, making cooking on them a challenge. The other thing for an apartment of this size where people stay for some time is the size of the fridge - only a mini bar type thing. Dishwasher was close to useless.

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