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Whakaipo Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Executive Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Executive Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive lounge
Whakaipo Lodge offers a quiet escape in Acacia Bay with daily breakfast and a manager's reception. Relax in the garden after cycling or spa treatments. Enjoy practical comforts like in-room WiFi and library access. This bed & breakfast completes your lakeside getaway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Acacia Bay, a neighborhood in Taupō, Whakaipo Lodge is in a rural area. Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Golf Club Taupō are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and skydiving nearby.
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Map
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato, 3385

What's nearby

  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Huka Falls - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Vine Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mira - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Whakaipo Lodge

Luxury bed & breakfast near Lake Taupō
Free full breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Whakaipo Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A fish cleaning table, a front-desk safe, and bicycle tour information
Room features
All guestrooms at Whakaipo Lodge boast comforts such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch LED TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Whakaipo Lodge Acacia Bay
Whakaipo Lodge
Whakaipo Acacia Bay
Whakaipo
Whakaipo Lodge Taupo
Whakaipo Taupo
Whakaipo Lodge Taupo
Whakaipo Lodge Bed & breakfast
Whakaipo Lodge Bed & breakfast Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Whakaipo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whakaipo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whakaipo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Whakaipo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Whakaipo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 40 per room applies.

Where is Whakaipo Lodge located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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