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    Lake Taupo Lodge

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    41 Mapara Road | Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385, New Zealand
    011 64 7-808 6186
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    5.0
    287 reviews
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    The best!

    The Lake Tuapo lodge is a meticulously maintained and beautiful property. Gary is a gracious host who takes pride in his work. Chris is an exceptional chef. We enjoyed meeting other guests, breakfast and canapés before dinner.

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    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded yesterday

    Thank you for the very kind review! I am so lucky to meet so many wonderful people on a daily basis! Hope you are home safe. Kindest regards, Gary

    Reviewed 12 March 2018 via mobile
    beware the misleading website

    Only the positives: clean home built by the owner after studying Frank Lloyd Wright, now turned into a small B&B. Chris the chef prepares delicious omelets. The gardens have dozens of varieties of beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees suitable for photography. From the living room,...More

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    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded 19 March 2018

    Thank you for taking the time to write some kind words for Lake Taupo Lodge, I really appreciate it. Kindest regards, Gary

    Reviewed 7 March 2018
    Top place

    Truly super stay - hosts couldn't do enough to ensure all was perfect As for those breakfasts! Off the charts! Ideal place to explore the locality and for trips in and around Taupo town a short drive away

    Thank John M
    Reviewed 2 March 2018 via mobile
    Sisters trip

    We had the privilege of staying with Gary and Shirley for two nights. Way too short for such a lovely location with an exquisite Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design. An added treat was Chef Chris. Not only is he a wonderful chef but he also...More

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    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded 7 March 2018

    Thank you Debra. It was wonderful to have you and Sharon stay with us. I really appreciate you taking the time to write such lovely words for Lake Taupo Lodge. I hope you will both return again one day. Kind regards, Gary

    Reviewed 25 February 2018
    we enjoyed our stay at Taupo Lodge

    Gary and his team are very kind and helpful to sort little problems. Nice room and lodge , all decorated with good taste. Nice billiard pool. Would be a good idea if Gary would propose his interested guests to assemble around the table.

    Thank Michel G
    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded 7 March 2018

    Hello from Lake Taupo to Belgium! Thank you Michel for taking the time to write a review for Lake Taupo Lodge, I appreciate it. It was wonderful to have you and Claire here, perhaps we will cross paths again some day. Best wishes, Gary

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    "Our room was the best in the lodge, but just a little warm/sultry in the height of summer"
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