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Lake Taupo Lodge
41 Mapara Road Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
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Lake Taupo Lodge offers 5 star luxury accommodation with dinner by arrangement. The focus is on gracious living and the six guest suites are luxurious examples of world class accommodation.This award winning, luxury bed & breakfast lodge is a designer’s delight. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, it is set within magnificent landscaped gardens overlooking beautiful Lake Taupo and the mountains.Lake Taupo Lodge prides itself in the care and attention that we put into our guests. From the moment you arrive you can relax and let us look after you in style and comfort.This is a large (10,000 sqm) multi faceted property with each room having its own lounge area as well as the large main lounge and dining areas.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Hiking
Billiards
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Private check-in / check-out
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Special diet menus
Fishing
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Laundry service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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41 Mapara Road Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
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146 Restaurants
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When we arrived, owner Gary was already waiting for us with a very warm welcome. then we were given a tour of the beautiful lodge with a breathtaking view over Lake Taupō. The breakfast was delicious. In addition, Gary was very helpful in finding an address for dinner and had all kinds of tips for the area. Overall a great experience. On the day we left we also walked through the beautiful garden. We would also like to thank Shirley for her excellent care.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 4 Dec 2023
It is our pleasure to host guests such as yourself and be able to offer you a premium escape to the shores of Lake Taupo. We really appreciate your kind words and and thrilled you enjoyed your experience at Lake Taupo Lodge so much. Best Wishes Lake Taupo Lodge
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We went here for a little retreat during the long weekend and it was absolutely heavenly! The atmosphere and gorgeous view of the lake were just amazing, as well as the beautifully kept garden. The hosts Gary and Sherlie, as well as the staff Chris and Gina were so friendly and definitely made us feel at home. The breakfast was just so delicious as well! Would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting!
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Date of stay: May 2020
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review for Lake Taupo Lodge. I look forward to having you here again sometime soon. Kind regards, Gary
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Gary and Shirley were outstanding hosts and we loved being treated like royalty. The lodge has incredible views of the lake and the gardens are a joy to spend time in. We loved our stay so much and our room was clean and luxurious. This was truly a five star experience and we would so like to come back again.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 28 Apr 2022
Thank you! We enjoyed hosting you both very much. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Cheers. Gary
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My partner and I stayed with our 1-year-old daughter and we found Garys' hospitality was amazing, The lodge is also truly amazing and is well worths its 5-star rating. I would highly recommend everyone stay at lake Taupo lodge. We will be back
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 13 Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Troy. We enjoyed meeting you and your beautiful family and look forward to hosting you again! Cheers Gary
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Great breakfast, beautiful gardens, nice room (very clean, twice a day new towels), perfect host and chef in the kitchen.
Too bad that the wifi was not working in the guestroom. Doesnt fit with the whole picture.
Too bad that the wifi was not working in the guestroom. Doesnt fit with the whole picture.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Thank you for your very kind words in regards to you stay at Lake Taupo Lodge. And also for the feedback of the Wifi. We have since had that upgraded so will be working perfectly for if you visit again one day. Hope you are all well, happy and safe. Cheers, Gary
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My wife and I spent two nights with Gary & Shirley and were delighted with everything about the Lodge. The room were beautiful, as well as spacious and spotless. The lodge itself sits high on a hill overlooking the lake, and if the view wasn't enough, there are extensive gardens - we're not sure we saw all of them. Breakfast was delicious, and Gary had excellent recommendations for dinner. If you wanted, he would not only arrange a reservation, but transportation as well. We will definitely go back there the next time we're in Taupo.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 25 Feb 2024
Thank you for this first class review! We really value and appreciate you taking your time to share your experience at Lake Taupo Lodge. We do hope we can welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes Gary
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A beautiful B&B with wonderful views over Lake Taupo. I want to say it felt like home, because it did and the attentiveness and friendliness of hosts Gary and Shirley certainly are you feel very welcome. However, calling Lake Taupo Lodge homely only does it justice if your home is an impressive, beautiful and nicely furnished home set in ten acres of manicured gardens alive with colour and interest. I can't thank Shirley and Gary enough for making me feel so welcome in their wonderful home. (Oh - and the fantastic breakfast keeps you going all day!)
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 12 Dec 2022
What wonderful, kind words. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We hope our paths will cross again one day. Cheers Gary
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Carl & I checked in on Friday night, feeling tired and was welcomed by one of the staff. She was so friendly and helpful, told us exactly where we’ll find our room and where the restaurant was. We got to our room and it was just beautiful! It was comfy and tidy. The bed was so comfy ! Dinner upstairs was delicious! We’ve definitely discovered a jewel !! We will definitely be back with the whole family!! Thanks guys for making our mini break super special 👍🏻👍🏻⭐️
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from Gary Akers, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review for Lake Taupo Lodge. I am very grateful! Looking forward to seeing you back here again soon. Cheers, Gary
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The lodge is very charming and impressive. Excellent view of Lake Taupo, beautiful garden, cozy furniture and interior. Breakfast was fresh, healthy and delicious.
The most impressive experience was warm hospitality of the people. I enjoyed nice NZ wine and chat with Gray about various topics such as fishing, economy, geographical issues in north Asia etc. Chef was so kind to take care of the taste of me and my wife. The hospitality is unforgettable. Everything was perfect and it was a really fascinating experience at Lake Taupo Lodge!
The most impressive experience was warm hospitality of the people. I enjoyed nice NZ wine and chat with Gray about various topics such as fishing, economy, geographical issues in north Asia etc. Chef was so kind to take care of the taste of me and my wife. The hospitality is unforgettable. Everything was perfect and it was a really fascinating experience at Lake Taupo Lodge!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from LakeTaupoLodge, Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 16 Feb 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review Hwi Sung Lee. It was lovely to have been able to meet you and Oklan and have you stay here with us at Lake Taupo Lodge. I hope you will return again some day. Gary
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My wife and I stayed at Lake Taupo Lodge for a few nights during our honeymoon in December 2019. Gary and the rest of the staff were extremely welcoming, and our room and the rest of the lodge were clean and absolutely beautiful. The food prepared by Chris was also delicious. I enjoyed talking with Gary about all things fishing and I will always have great memories of the lodge for that reason. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from , Owner at Lake Taupo Lodge
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Nearly celebrating one year of marriage! What a year it has been. I hope you are both well and happy. Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Lake Taupo Lodge. I hope we can see you again one day. Cheers, Gary
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Yes, baby cot supplied free of charge.
"Fun walk up the hill from the lodge, a little steep but worth it. Sidewalk all the way."Read full review
"Easy parking, convenient to town, coffee/tea and snacks in room, lots of areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
$872 - $990 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTaupo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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