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Reviews of Lake Taupo Lodge

5 out of 5
Lake Taupo Lodge
41 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner Gary and Chef Chris were very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. Very natural hospitality minded folks, Gary thoughtfully pre-booked us dinner reservations nearby, which was very thoughtful. Canapés and wine happy hour was a delight. Would love to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Lake Taupo Lodge on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and would love to welcome you back again soon.RegardsGaryLake Taupo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Lake Taupo Lodge on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you for the fantastic rating!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
short break in Taupo
Great hospitality, lovely setting. Excellent cooked breakfast. Good position for exploring the region. The only thing lacking was in-house dining at night but this is available in busy periods. and the host provides details of local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Gary on 15 May 2023
Thank you very much for your kind words! We look forward to hopefully being able to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

HUIXIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice house and garden
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Gary on 8 May 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you!

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Owners were very gracious and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, cooked to each guest’s request. Our suite (Cherrywood) smelled musty, if you’ve allergic to molds and such you may want to try somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Jai

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will review this property in bullet points due to insufficient space. -5 star, luxurious accomodation -Beautiful decor, inc. paintings & furniture -Chef Chris, star of the hotel, friendly & welcoming, goes out of his way -Delicious breakfast, warm croissants, toast & fruit salad -Pines Executive Suit-warm, clean, homely -Loved the bath, spacious shower & comfortable bed -attention to detail in all areas of the lodge - @ $744 a night, expected extraordinary service instead Gary the owner was hostile -Paid fully through Expedia before arriving at the lodge, showed Gary (owner) my booking -Gary, said to me "Are you aware of the tariffs this accomodation incurs?-rude -Owner offered a glass of wine which was never given, small detail but significant for a "luxury" accom. -Breakfast the next morning, Gary said to me that his bank card went missing and I thought what does this have to do with me? And then told me that he had actually found it. I believe he was trying to make me uncomfortable. He didn't make an effort to make small talk, so it was weird. -At breakfast, harassed me, regarding details of my debit card as he stated that he didn't know how to access the payment from Expedia (interesting since he has lots of reviews of people who have obviously booked through Expedia)- inappropriate since we were trying to enjoy our breakfast, there's a time & place. -Complained to Expedia, Gary denied. He tried to call, we were over it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality at its best
Wonderful place , Gary and his team made it exceptional with there personalised service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Gary on 18 Feb 2019
Thank you very much for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you at Lake Taupo Lodge!

10/10 Excellent

Liz, Dallas, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gary and Shirley iare the ultimate hosts. The accommodations are superb-no detail is left out. Food was delicious-chef Chris does a wonderful job. Highly recommend this beautiful lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Very clean and very hommy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David , Jupiter Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge
My wife and I stayed here for two nights March 2017. The lodge has a feeling more like a staying in a private home. Our room was very spacious with a great lake view. Gary and his wife make your stay very special. They have an excellent knowledge of the area and provided recomendations for day trips. The grounds a fabulous with many species of exotic plantings. The whole experience was world class.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Thus is a great B&B, the lodges are very quiet and there is a lovely view of the Lake and mountains behind.

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, privately owned boutique Lodge
Overall experience was a calming, relaxing experience in beautiful surroundings being cared for by kind, considerate owners and staff.

8/10 Good

Sam, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice upmarket Motel
Has awesome views of the lake. I would however say that it is a bit over priced for what you get. I dont consider this a hotel, it is more of an upmarket motel.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lodge to remember!
This was an excellent lodge - comfortable, clean, fabulous food and excellent service. Set in a beautiful garden overlooking the lake it was truly a lovely get away! Looking forward to returning.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Pricey for what you get
This is more of a bed and breakfast. Not a lodge and it is in a private house with the owners living on the floor below the main floor. Helpful hosts but was surprised of the feel of this place because it is someones house. We felt that it lacked privacy. Nice views, dated interior, and about a 5-10 minute drive outside the main town of Taupo.

10/10 Excellent

katy, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience!!
What an absolute pleasure to stay at Lake Taupo Lodge. This stylish boutique lodge has a fantastic retro appeal and lake views. We stayed in the Cherrywood suite which was clean, cozy and roomy. The attention to detail is a highlight. I wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the gardens and patios. Breakfast was homecooked and 5 star! Hosts Gary and Shirley were lovely and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Juanita, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant Lodge with views of the Lake.
In the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, this lodge, set in a beautiful garden, has a wonderful ambience with stunning views over the Lake Taupo. The accommodation is state of the art with underfloor heating, gas fire and modern facilities. The owners and staff went out of their way to look after our every need and advise us as to the sights to be visited in the area. The breakfast was one of the best we have encountered anywhere in the world. The choice was huge and outstanding using only the freshest and best ingredients. The muesli was homemade and an absolute standout ,the croissants imported from France, and the coffee was excellent. There was chopped fruit, yoghurt and about eight choices for a hot gourmet breakfast, not usually found in the best hotels.

10/10 Excellent

Fraser, New Zealand - Taranaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Highly recommended to others. Great place, great people and we will definetly be back.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Australia - VIC - Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line, State of the art; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Beautiful; Breakfasts were delightful

10/10 Excellent

CHANG SUP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주인과 스태프들의 친절과 프로페셔널한 마음에 정말 감동받았습니다 다른 분들께도 추천하고 싶어요
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter Hans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper Anlage, sehr herzliche Betreuung durch die Inhaber, beim Frühstück wird alles frisch zubereitet. Einfach Klasse…und natürlich der gigantische Blick auf den See über den wunderschönen Garten…Vielen Dank Gary

10/10 Excellent

HWI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
概ね良好ですが、ホテルで夕食が出来ません
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Gary on 18 Feb 2019
Thank you very much for your comments. We enjoyed hosting you at Lake Taupo Lodge!

10/10 Excellent

Mai, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay at a lovely lodge
We had a great time in a lovely lodge. All the people in the lodge were kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017