Best Western Sails Into Taupo
Best Western Sails Into Taupo
Best Western has
added its fourteenth New Zealand hotel, the BEST WESTERN
Sails in Taupo to its growing hotel family. Anchored on the
waterfront of the Great Lake Taupo, the four and half star
(4.5) property is perfectly positioned for travellers
looking to explore snow capped mountains or try a variety of
water activities at the base of the volcanic peaks lining
this popular North Island destination.
BEST WESTERN
Sails is a comfortable three and a half hours’ drive south
of Auckland on New Zealand No.1 Highway, or a 45 minute
domestic flight from Auckland Airport. The two-level
property offers 19 units ranging from queen or king one
bedroom units to deluxe studio spa suites, two serviced
apartments and a one bedroom family apartment. All units
have self-service kitchen facilities and Sky TV channels,
with guests receiving free wi-fi and complimentary morning
newspapers. The hotel is pet-friendly, accepting dogs by
prior arrangement and with their own bedding.
Rob
Anderson, Best Western Australasia Chief Executive said,
“I am delighted to welcome BEST WESTERN Sails to our
growing hotel group, to help increase tourism to Taupo and
its surrounding regions.”
Canadian-born Richard and his New Zealander wife Karen Murphy, hosts at BEST WESTERN Sails, have lived in Taupo for almost three years, after spending eight years in the Bay of Islands running a five star resort for which they received the “Franchisee of the year Award” working with another hotel chain.
Coming from a professional dance background, Richard worked for Paramount Pictures for ten years as a choreographer before finishing up his dance career in 2002. He and Karen then moved from Hawaii to New Zealand to begin their next successful career stage in hotel management. Richard said they enjoy the fast-paced nature of the accommodation industry.
“We wanted to run a smaller property that is busy all year round, not only during peak ski season or the summer months. Taupo, with its four seasons is the perfect fit for us,” he said.
Richard said joining Best Western allows them to be part of a hotel brand with a global reputation, highly regarded among Australian, European and UK travellers.
“Best Western has a
proud international reputation, and the brand fits well with
our commitment to providing the very best customer care for
all our guests,” he said.
Taupo attracts domestic and
international tourists looking for adventure, a place to
relax, or who are attending one of the many popular events
native to the region. Taupo’s freshwater lake allows for
great trout fishing and water activities, with day sailing
on the lake extremely popular. The Orakei Korako Cave and
Thermal Park can be a great half day excursion, with the
18-hole Wairakei International Golf Course and the Jack
Nicklaus-designed Kinloch Golf Course drawcards for golfing
enthusiasts.
Earlier this year, BEST WESTERN Sails
received a 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,
placing it among the top ten per cent of all hotels on
TripAdvisor that receive this prestigious award each
year.
To make a reservation at BEST WESTERN Sails, see http://www.bestwestern.co.nz/best-western-sails
About Best Western Australasia
Best Western Australasia is part of Best Western International, the World’s Biggest Hotel Family, with over 4,200 hotels in 80 countries worldwide. Every night approximately 400,000 guests sleep in a Best Western hotel, equating to over 145 million guests annually. There are more than 170 Best Western hotels across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Each hotel, apartment and resort is independently owned and managed, while being committed to the common worldwide standards of quality, service and value. Every Best Western hotel undergoes a 200 point quality check as part of the global hotel group’s stringent global quality assurance program.
There are three Best Western hotel types to suit all travelling needs. BEST WESTERN is benchmark high quality care, BEST WESTERN PLUS provides that higher level of comfort and style and BEST WESTERN PREMIER is distinguished by its plush amenities, additional services and distinct design.
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