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Lake Taupo Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Exterior
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Lake Executive Suite | Living room | 30-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace
Interior
Lake Executive Suite | Balcony
Nestled near Lake Taupo, Lake Taupo Lodge offers a serene retreat with full breakfast, lush gardens, and an inviting library. Relax with in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services or unwind at the bar. The lodge is also close to natural hot springs for those looking to rejuvenate.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Lake Executive Suite | Living area | 30-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Lake Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Frank Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Lloyd Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pines Executive Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Pines Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Wright Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cherrywood Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Cherrywood Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
LCD TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
41 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato, 2730

What's nearby

  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • A.C. Baths - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Huka Falls - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BUBU Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lake Taupo Lodge

Luxury bed & breakfast near Lake Taupō
Located close to Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths, Lake Taupo Lodge provides free full breakfast, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Lake Taupo Lodge offer perks such as fireplaces and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 80 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Taupo Lodge
Lake Taupo Lodge Taupo
Lake Taupo Lodge Bed & breakfast
Lake Taupo Lodge Bed & breakfast Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Taupo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Taupo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Taupo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Taupo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Lake Taupo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Lake Taupo Lodge located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this luxury bed & breakfast is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Taupō and within 6 mi (10 km) of A.C. Baths and Huka Falls. Taupō Hot Springs and Wairakei International Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Lake Taupo Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality in a nice and comfortable villa. And great breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser, New Zealand - Taranaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Highly recommended to others. Great place, great people and we will definetly be back.

10/10 Excellent

HUIXIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice house and garden
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

short break in Taupo

Great hospitality, lovely setting. Excellent cooked breakfast. Good position for exploring the region. The only thing lacking was in-house dining at night but this is available in busy periods. and the host provides details of local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Owners were very gracious and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, cooked to each guest’s request. Our suite (Cherrywood) smelled musty, if you’ve allergic to molds and such you may want to try somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent experience!!

What an absolute pleasure to stay at Lake Taupo Lodge. This stylish boutique lodge has a fantastic retro appeal and lake views. We stayed in the Cherrywood suite which was clean, cozy and roomy. The attention to detail is a highlight. I wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the gardens and patios. Breakfast was homecooked and 5 star! Hosts Gary and Shirley were lovely and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Aryham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hui Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much at Lake Taupo lodge. Spacious room and very beautiful space. Breakfast were top notch too! Thank you so much for the awesome memories :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner Gary and Chef Chris were very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. Very natural hospitality minded folks, Gary thoughtfully pre-booked us dinner reservations nearby, which was very thoughtful. Canapés and wine happy hour was a delight. Would love to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHANG SUP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주인과 스태프들의 친절과 프로페셔널한 마음에 정말 감동받았습니다 다른 분들께도 추천하고 싶어요
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper Anlage, sehr herzliche Betreuung durch die Inhaber, beim Frühstück wird alles frisch zubereitet. Einfach Klasse…und natürlich der gigantische Blick auf den See über den wunderschönen Garten…Vielen Dank Gary

6/10 Okay

Jai

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will review this property in bullet points due to insufficient space. -5 star, luxurious accomodation -Beautiful decor, inc. paintings & furniture -Chef Chris, star of the hotel, friendly & welcoming, goes out of his way -Delicious breakfast, warm croissants, toast & fruit salad -Pines Executive Suit-warm, clean, homely -Loved the bath, spacious shower & comfortable bed -attention to detail in all areas of the lodge - @ $744 a night, expected extraordinary service instead Gary the owner was hostile -Paid fully through Expedia before arriving at the lodge, showed Gary (owner) my booking -Gary, said to me "Are you aware of the tariffs this accomodation incurs?-rude -Owner offered a glass of wine which was never given, small detail but significant for a "luxury" accom. -Breakfast the next morning, Gary said to me that his bank card went missing and I thought what does this have to do with me? And then told me that he had actually found it. I believe he was trying to make me uncomfortable. He didn't make an effort to make small talk, so it was weird. -At breakfast, harassed me, regarding details of my debit card as he stated that he didn't know how to access the payment from Expedia (interesting since he has lots of reviews of people who have obviously booked through Expedia)- inappropriate since we were trying to enjoy our breakfast, there's a time & place. -Complained to Expedia, Gary denied. He tried to call, we were over it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

HWI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitality at its best

Wonderful place , Gary and his team made it exceptional with there personalised service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
概ね良好ですが、ホテルで夕食が出来ません
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz, Dallas, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gary and Shirley iare the ultimate hosts. The accommodations are superb-no detail is left out. Food was delicious-chef Chris does a wonderful job. Highly recommend this beautiful lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Very clean and very hommy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mai, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay at a lovely lodge

We had a great time in a lovely lodge. All the people in the lodge were kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

David , Jupiter Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Lodge

My wife and I stayed here for two nights March 2017. The lodge has a feeling more like a staying in a private home. Our room was very spacious with a great lake view. Gary and his wife make your stay very special. They have an excellent knowledge of the area and provided recomendations for day trips. The grounds a fabulous with many species of exotic plantings. The whole experience was world class.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Thus is a great B&B, the lodges are very quiet and there is a lovely view of the Lake and mountains behind.

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, privately owned boutique Lodge

Overall experience was a calming, relaxing experience in beautiful surroundings being cared for by kind, considerate owners and staff.

8/10 Good

Sam, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice upmarket Motel

Has awesome views of the lake. I would however say that it is a bit over priced for what you get. I dont consider this a hotel, it is more of an upmarket motel.

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