Lagoon Style Hot Pool | Swim Up Bar | Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Tropical atmosphere year-round

Discover New Zealand's only thermally heated lagoon-style pool with a swim up bar & café!

Enjoy 36°C water year-round as you take a dip and relax in our lagoon style pool. Whether you want to swim, sunbathe, or just relax and have a bite at our swim-up café & bar, Lusty’s Lagoon has something for everyone.

A pool that has it all

Discover New Zealand's only thermally heated lagoon-style pool with a swim up bar & café!

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For The Kids

For The Grownups

Family Fun

Activities

Facilities

Food

Lagoon-style Pool

Warmer than the water in Fiji all year round

Swim-Up bar

Combine cocktails and family time

Lagoon Views

You could stay here all day

Dining

Poolside dining means meal-time is sorted

Pizza and milkshakes

Keeping the tribe happy

Big screen

Movie nights and game days

Mushroom water feature

Let the littlies play in the shallows

Waterfall

Entrance to the cave

Lagoon

Sandy shores

Spa corner

Relax in the shallows

Couples

The perfect retreat

Inside the pool

Soak the day away

4m deep cave

Discover the hidden treasure

View from above

The beating heart of the resort

Lagoon

Afternoon tranquility

Family time

The perfect spot for all the family

Lunch time

No need to leave the resort

Cocktails

They're so beautiful you have to stop them from stealing a sip

4M Deep pool

Can you dive to find the treasure?

Lagoon

Arrive. Relax. That's all there is to it.

SWIM UP BAR & CAFE WINTER HOURS

Monday: 8:00am - 10:00am then 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 10:00am then 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 10:00am then 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00am then 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00am then 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Please note all hours are subject to change due to patronage

Swim Up Bar & Cafe Summer Hours

All day from 8:00am - 10:00pm (may close earlier due to lack of patronage)
New Years Eve - open 8:00am - 12:30am
Please note all hours are subject to change due to patronage

Discover the Perfect Movie Night

Enjoy a magical evening under the stars, as you relax and delight in a unique cinema experience. Watch movies, family favourites, and sporting events on our massive outdoor movie screen. Lounge at the swim-up bar with a cold one, kick back in one of our poolside loungers, or enjoy the spectacle from the warmth of our thermally heated pools.

Movies begin around 5pm during winter. However if there is a special sporting event scheduled this will change to fit when the sport is broadcast.

Connect with Your Kids

Spend some quality time with the kids as you play, swim, and explore the fun-filled features of our tropical lagoon style pool. Indulge your children’s natural curiosity with an excursion into our mysterious grotto cave. The entrance beneath the waterfall beckons, its unknown interior wrapped in mystery and demanding exploration.

Relax and Holiday Your Way

Enjoy a wealth of options and make the most of your Taupō holiday. Whether you want to swim and play in the warm waters of the lagoon, relax with a cocktail at our swim-up bar, recline on a poolside lounger and soak up some rays, or retreat and soak in our thermal pools, Lusty’s Lagoon offers the perfect holiday experience.

The pool is open for guests from 8am until 10pm. For more information, view all the Lusty's Lagoon Regulations.

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Planning your holiday has never been easier at Lake Taupo Holiday Resort. With tons of on-site activities for the whole family, hours of entertainment are guaranteed without ever needing to leave the front gate.

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