The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge
2/41 Mapara Road RD 5 Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
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The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge offers guests luxury accommodation overlooking the magnificent views of Lake Taupo. It features 3 elegantly appointed suites accomodating up to 6 guests at a time. Our Deluxe Tui Lakeview Suite enjoys majestic Mountain and Lake views, is incredibly spacious, boasts a large ensuite with double showers and a beautiful spa bath for two overlooking the Lake. Our Kiwi Lakeview Suite offers ultimate privacy. It has its' own lake facing deck with a hot tub for two to enjoy and also features an ensuite with rainfall shower. Our Kea Garden suite enjoys its’ own private entrance and overlooks a lovely courtyard. Continental and Fully cooked breakfast is included daily. Enjoy a glass of wine at the bar or a game of snooker/pool in our large poolroom. We also host a very extensive DVD library for you to choose from. The Flying Trout Lodge is privately owned by kiwi hosts who look forward to offering you genuine Kiwi hospitality and a truly relaxing, friendly stay.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Sauna
Free breakfast
Game room
Hiking
Books, DVDs, music for children
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Tennis court
Billiards
Fishing
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Children's television networks
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Strollers
Taxi service
Spa
Adults only
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Seating area
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Romantic
Lake View
Languages Spoken
English
Location
2/41 Mapara Road RD 5 Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
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Rob and Karen were fantastic hosts, and their lodge was beautiful. Old school character and decor, but incredibly comfortable and well appointed. Very comfortable bed, great view over the lake, spa poolfor two, and delicious breakfasts cooked by Rob. Complimentary bottle of wine on arrival doesn’t go amiss either. Karen is very knowledgeable about the area, especially in regards to restaurants, cafes and local walks. Definitely worth a stay.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The lodge is well signed from the road, and plenty of parking
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Responded 23 Oct 2023
Thank you for this wonderful review, we really appreciate it. It was so lovely to meet you both and we are very glad you enjoyed your time here at the Lodge. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are back in Taupo. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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We absolutely loved every moment of our stay at Flying Trout Boutique Lodge. Rob and Karen are terrific hosts! From the warm welcome the moment we walked in the door, the glorious complimentary bottle of wine, the beautiful room, the view over Lake Taupo from the spa bath, to the special care to ensure we took the best driving route when we left the Lodge. We cannot fault a thing and would unhesitatingly recommend your beautiful Flying Trout Boutique Lodge to others. We are already looking to a return visit in the New Year.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 2 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Rob & I really appreciate you taking time to write this review. It was so lovely to meet you both and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year and that you enjoyed your trip home. Bet the dogs were happy to see you! Many thanks Rob & Karen
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Many thanks to Karen & Rob for making the end of our holiday such a memorable one. The Lodge is very homely, beautifully decorated and has a great view. Karen & Rob are wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. And we recommend you follow their travel instructions if you are driving back to Auckland - take in some lovely scenery on quiet country roads. We will come again and highly recommend the Lodge.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 26 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, we really so appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay here at the Lodge. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are in NZ and yes the back roads up north are so worth travelling on. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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Our stay at the Flying Trout was wonderful. Rob and Karen are fabulous hosts, who greeted us warmly and gave us the tour of the property, and we instantly felt at home. Their home was warm, and beautifully decorated. The views of the lake and surrounding area were spectacular, from every vantage point. We were offered a complimentary bottle of wine, of our choosing when we were having the tour. There was a billiard room and bar. The room we stayed in was bright and very spacious with a huge dressing room and an even bigger bathroom with a spa bath - again with views of the lake. The bed was comfy, and warm. The basket of chocolates were a very nice touch, along with the chocolate bar on the bed. The room had it's own bench and sink, fully appointed with tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast was included in our stay. Continental followed by a cooked breakfast. We both chose the Big Breakfast. It should have been called the huge breakfast! It was delicious and after consuming the continental breakfast first, I wasn't able to do the cooked breakfast justice. The next morning, I skipped the continental and Karen made a smaller plate of the cooked breakfast for me. Still delicious, and I managed to finish it all this time! Sorry Bessy (dog) no leftovers for you that day. Rob and Karen had great tips on places to visit and eat, and gave us a printed sheet with directions on how to travel home via a different, much more scenic route. We will definitely stay again, and highly recommend this lodge.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 Sept 2023
Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a wonderful and comprehensive review, we so value this. It was such a pleasure to meet you both and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay here with us, and of course Bessie. We look forward to welcoming you back again next time you are in Taupo. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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Undoubtedly this was the best accommodation I have ever stayed in. It was absolutely beautiful every attention to detail is taken in this fabulous lodge. I could not have asked for anything more. If I could rate if 10 stars I would, Karen and Rob the hosts cannot do enough for you and they are so lovely to chat with, we really enjoyed their company. A fabulous weekend away if you want to spoil yourselves!!!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Everything you could ever wish for is here!
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Responded 16 Jul 2023
Oh my gosh Bronwyn, thank you so much for this terrific review, we really value this. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and we loved chatting with you. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay here with us and look forward to welcoming you back again next time you are in Taupo. Again many thanks Rob & Karen
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Fabulous and comfortable stay. Fluffy gowns and slippers, Luxurious bed, Heated blanket, amazing lighting, lots of extras I’m the bathroom like heated towel racks, face cleaners, toiletries. Amazing breakfast…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 28 May 2023
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, we really appreciate it. It was so lovely to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your stay here with us. Hopefully you got to have a go on the Luge in Rotorua before the weather misbehaved! We look forward to welcoming you back to Taupo next time you are in NZ. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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Absolutely fantastic! A gorgeous room in a beautiful setting. Lovely personal service from Rob and Karen (including printing out personal directions for our activities!!!!). Also delicious breakfast! Could not recommend high enough!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 26 Apr 2023
Thanks so much for such a wonderful review, we really do appreciate this. It was so lovely to meet you both and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are in NZ and hope you are enjoying your time up in the Bay of Islands. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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Highly recommended. Karen & Rob are great hosts of this stunning property. The Kiwi suite was very comfortable and had nice little touches e.g free chocolates. The hot tub on the deck was great. We used their local knowledge to go on a wonderful hidden lakeside bushwalk & ate at some very special local cafes. We would stay here again for sure.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 30 Mar 2023
Thanks so much for this wonderful review, we greatly appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and are really glad you enjoyed your stay here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are in Taupo. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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We booked to stay at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge as a treat - and it was all we could have hoped for and more! Rob met us when we arrived and showed us round before taking us to our utterly gorgeous suite. It was so much bigger than anticipated, and the view from the balcony was stupendous! There were lots of little treats (like the chocolates, cookies and chocolate milk). Karen had very kindly made up a cheese platter for my partner (it was his birthday), which was much appreciated. Everything from the bed to the bathroom was luxurious and the beautiful antiques all around were stunning. Breakfast in the lovely sunny dining room was delicious, and nothing was too much trouble. The whole experience was wonderful and well worth the money. We will definitely be staying again and would recommend 100%!…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 20 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for such a fantastic review, we genuinely appreciate you taking time to do this. It was so lovely to meet you both and we are really glad you enjoyed your stay here with us. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back next time you are in Taupo. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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We spent 3 wonderful nights at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge. Our hosts Karen and Rob made us so welcome and went out of their way to make our stay so lovely, including tips on things to see and do. Rob also took us into town on 2 evenings so that we didn’t have to drive. Our room The Tui Suite was beautiful. It had everything we needed and more, like the bar of special chocolate and the caddy with mini chocolate bars!!The spa bath was great and the breakfast was delicious. The whole property is beautiful. I even learnt how to play snooker (badly). If you want a bit of luxury and a warm welcome then this is the place. We cannot rate Karen, Rob and The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge highly enough
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 7 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for such a terrific review, we genuinely appreciate this. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and we are very glad that you enjoyed your time here with us. We hope your rest of your time in NZ has been relaxing and we wish you a safe trip home. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you are back in NZ. Many thanks Rob & Karen
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PRICE RANGE
US$391 - US$477 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionTaupo DistrictTaupo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Lake Taupo (4.2 km), Lake Taupo (4.1 km), and Spa Thermal Park and Riverbank Recreational and Scenic Reserve (6.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen, Incredible India Restaurant and Bar, and Master of India.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Does The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.