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    Lake Taupo Lodge

    249 Reviews
    #1 of 34 Specialty Lodging in Taupo
    41 Mapara Road | Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385, New Zealand
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    Overview
    5.0
    249 reviews
    • Excellent91%
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    • Average1%
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    Free Wifi
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    1 - 5 of 238 reviews

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Fabulous accommodation

    This is a great place to stay. The hosts were friendly and hospitable, ensuring we felt pampered and welcome. The fruit and cookies in our room were appreciated. The room itself was large with fabulous views. The bed & pillows were very comfortable. Breakfast was...More

    Thank Judith1016
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lions Tour 2017

    Another wonderful two days at Lake Taupo Lodge hosted by Gary. A great location and extremely friendly host made us feel at home straight away. The highlight of which was being taken fishing for rainbow trout on lake Taupo by Gary and Steve (his best...More

    Thank PhillipDoughty
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Amazing hosts, spectacular views and exceptional accommodations. The definition of luxury.

    One of the most amazing accommodations of luxury lodges Vince and I had experienced while on vacation in North Island, New Zealand. Our hosts, Gary & Shirley Akers were both very professional of their services and they had a deep sense of pride of their...More

    Thank Gene S
    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Gene and Vince! Thank you both for the wonderful review of Lake Taupo Lodge. We really enjoyed your company and hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday in New Zealand. Come back to visit us again one day. Kindest regards, Gary

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent but v expensive B&B

    We had a lovely 2 nights with Garry & his team. The room and house were beautiful and the team v friendly/helpful. The lodge website is materially out of date in that it now only does B&B. I have marked it down because, as such,...More

    Thank robertb602
    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Robert, thank you for your kind remarks regarding my team and I. In regards to your comment about the tariff, The Lake Suite is slightly more expensive than our other suites as it has one of the best views in Taupo, overlooking Mt Tauhara...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Relaxing, warm, very hospitable, unique experience

    The lovely house, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, is so unique and extremely comfortable. The main room, with fire crackling, has an expansive view of the Lake -- a great place to watch the sun set. Gary was very attentive. Food was perfect. My husband's...More

    Thank atdraper
    Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo LodgeResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you Anne for a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and John. I am pleased you had a lovely time. I hope you will come back to NZ and stay with us again sometime. Kindest regards, Gary

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    • Breakfast included
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