Lake Taupo Lodge

 
 
 
 
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 Murray Whatford 
 
22 days ago
 
 
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A wonderful weekend in a beautiful spot We wished to do something special for our wedding anniversary - and this certainly did not disappoint. Our host and the staff were welcoming and informative. The room was lovely with a beautiful view over the garden to the lake. The service was great - drinks & canapes in the evening and the breakfast was amazing. The amount of food served was very generous and delicious.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Magdalena 
 
106 days ago
 
 
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A slice of luxury in paradise We celebrated our honeymoon at Lake Taupō Lodge and it was gorgeous. Such warm & welcoming hospitality we immediately relaxed in the unique beauty of this Frank Lloyd Wright slice of heaven. Beautiful gardens. Stunning views to the Lake and beyond. And a wonderful home cooked breakfast with fresh coffee at a table set for two (I loved the cutlery & crockery and linen napkins). Our suite was clean and warm with a balcony, walk in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with a spa bath. The mattress and bed linen gave us both the best sleep. Located in Acacia Bay and with easy proximity to everything It felt tucked away, private and peaceful. We would stay there again and again. Such warm hospitality is a treat. We left feeling calm, peaceful and relaxed.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jessica B 
 
122 days ago
 
 
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A timeless luxury gem in Taupō What a find!! If you’re celebrating a special occasion or just wanting to get away in luxury The Taupō lodge is just perfect. Timeless, beautiful & luxurious Thank you ❤️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rochelle F 
 
136 days ago
 
 
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This small luxury lodge is a Wow! Amazing lodge designed in the Frank Lloyd Wright style- would give it 6 stars if I could (and there are only a few places worldwide that I would do that). The owners are so hospitable. Their home and this lodge has every detail a traveler could want. Upon arrival, Cliff showed us around. The house is gorgeous. We were staying here 4 nights and they upgraded us to the Lloyd suite, a large, airy room with a balcony overlooking the lake and a spectacular garden. At 6:15 there was a complimentary drink with homemade canapés every night. Breakfast with the other guests was at a shared table. It was wonderful and delicious. A spread on the counter of fruit and granolas etc; then the chef prepared a hot meal for us. The hospitality made us feel so welcome; the staff was amazing; the lodge was a delight to stay in. It was one of the best, if not the best place we stayed in during our 2 month trip to New Zealand.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jane D 
 
138 days ago
 
 
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A beautiful place to stay! What a wonderful stay! Gary, Shirley and Chris make you feel like this is your home. But better! The rooms are very well appointed with a view of the beautiful manicured gardens and the lake. Chris’ breakfasts and happy hour hors d’ouevres were tasty and always beautifully presented. Gary took care of dinner reservations at local restaurants. Their home/lodge has a wonderful history well worth taking the time to ask Gary about. We loved our stay there!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Marianne S 
 
159 days ago
 
 
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Best place to stay We felt as if we were welcomed into a beautiful home. Gardens were spectacular! Breakfast were 10/10! Thank you Gary, Victoria and Mike!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 hansimglueckmuc 
 
159 days ago
 
 
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Place in heaven Lake Taupo Lodge is an elegant property designed in the architectural style of Frank Lloyd Wright, situated above the lake with magnificent views and a wonderful garden. During our stay, we occupied one of the suites in the annex. The room was generously sized and stylishly furnished, and the bathroom was also very spacious. The highlight, however, was the warm welcome by the owner. Gary showed us around the lodge and went above and beyond to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Since we had no dinner plans, he assisted us with restaurant recommendations and took care of the table reservations immediately. In the late afternoon, guests gather for a glass of wine and canapés, which further contributes to the personal atmosphere. In the morning, a rich breakfast is served that leaves nothing to be desired. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt it was a privilege to have been guests in this house.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Matthew Follett 
 
172 days ago
 
 
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Home away from home We stayed all too briefly with Gary and his team at the Lodge in March 2026. The Lodge is boutique and like a house or home - and Gary and the team treated us like we were home. Breakfasts were a highlight and the Lodge's location and outlook over the lake itself were amazing. If you like a more comforting and welcoming "home away from home", without all the "new hotel" bells and whistles, then Lake Taupo Lodge is it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sandi C 
 
184 days ago
 
 
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Great place to stay! The facility on Lake Taupo is amazing…beautiful rooms, beautiful grounds, and beautiful people. The owners Gary and Shirley make you feel so welcome and the staff enhance all aspects of the stay!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ryan R 
 
188 days ago
 
 
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Wonderful stay! Our stay at Lake Taupo Lodge was truly special. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how beautiful the lodge is — and the views and surrounding landscape somehow make it even better. The whole team made us feel genuinely welcome and cared for — nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Each morning’s made-to-order breakfast was something we looked forward to, and coming back in the evenings to wine and canapés after a full day out was such a thoughtful touch. Chef Chris was the highlight of our stay with his food, attentiveness and sense of humor! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, and we can’t imagine visiting Taupo without returning to Lake Taupo Lodge.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Peta Carroll 
 
156 days ago
 
 
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My husband & myself , had 2 wonderful nights at this beautiful Lodge in March . The service we received from Gary, the owner, Chris, the chef & Victoria, the hostess was amazing  ! The room was soo well equipped, extremely comfortable , with amazing views. 10/10 for two of the most loveliest nights in NZ. Thank you .
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Klaus U. 
 
180 days ago
 
 
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 Saeed Ahli 
 
438 days ago
 
 
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Gary the owner and Chris the manager/chef are 2 of the kindest souls that make this place worth the journey, they made it feel like home, we had lots of fun and met other people it was an experience to highlight our trip, would definitely recommend the breakfast and the freshly baked cookies!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ekta Chhibbar Ohri 
 
561 days ago
 
 
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Lovely experience.  Gary and his  team are warm, welcoming and professional. Definitely recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Antonin Saldmann 
 
608 days ago
 
 
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Un emplacement magnifique, accueil chaleureux, propre, le petit déjeuner est excellent
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Serena Mehta 
 
612 days ago
 
 
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Our experience at Lake Taupo Lodge was absolutely fantastic! The team has created a wonderful amalgamation of luxury and homeliness. Just one call out, not a negative but something to be aware of, note this is less like a formal hotel and more of a lodge / bed & breakfast. The service was impeccable, with a breakfast catered to our dietary restrictions, our room remade multiple times a day, and lovely advice and chatter in between. The bathrooms are spacious and modern, with beautiful views. The rooms, while slightly older, are super comfortable and spacious. I didn’t want to leave - I felt right at home and so calm with the stunning setting of the lodge.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Felix Dommermuth 
 
656 days ago
 
 
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Ich habe mir einige andere Rezensionen durchgelesen und kann nicht verstehen, wie man diese Unterkunft weniger als fünf Sterne geben kann. Es ist ein Ort der Ruhe Und der Entspannung 💆🏻‍♂️ Wir haben unsere Oma hier für fünf Nächte untergebracht, wären wir die Nordinsel erkundet hatten. Als wir zurück kamen, war sie nicht aus dem Schwärmen zu holen. Sie war absolut begeistert und maximal zufrieden. 👵🏼 👍 Dass keine Kinder erlaubt sind, ist für mich nur ein Zeichen, dass die Eigentümer hier sehr auf ihr Publikum achten. Außer beim Frühstück, welches maximal aus zwei Parteien bestand, hatte man absolut seine Ruhe. Wir lieben das !! ♥️ Die Eigentümer, Gary und Shirley, werden von ihrer Tochter Victoria unterstützt. Ein traumhaftes Setting in traumhafter Kulisse. Die ganze Lodge (Haupthaus) ist gefüllt mit Gegenständen aus aller Welt. Die ganze Anlage ist ein einziger Traum♥️😍 für den Garten braucht man eigentlich zwei Tage Zeit, bis man alles in seiner Pracht bestaunen konnte. Hier steckt die Liebe im Detail. Achtung: Hier kann man neidisch werden! 😂 Der Inhaber führt ein Buch über all seine bisherigen Gäste seit 22 Jahren. Der Koch ist witzig und herausragend in dem, was er tut. Man hat das Gefühl zu jeder Zeit weiß jeder der Mitarbeiter, was genau der Tagesplan ist und wie es weitergeht. DEFINITIV Beim nächsten Mal in Neuseeland in der Gegend wieder dort ♥️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Charline Goutal 
 
979 days ago
 
 
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+4
Un superbe lieu, très bien placé et avec un service irréprochable ! Bravo au Chef (best pancakes notamment!) et merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil chaleureux 🙏🏻
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Anushka Rawal 
 
1049 days ago
 
 
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This accomodation is very beautiful and well designed! My husband and I came here for a long weekend getaway and thoroughly enjoyed! The hosts Gary and and Shirley are great and very hospitable. Their staff is also very friendly. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend this 5 star accommodation !!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lisa Sanderson 
 
1107 days ago
 
 
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