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Lake Taupo Lodge
LUXURY • NATURE • TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE
Immerse yourself in serenity at this luxurious lakeside retreat, nestled in New Zealand’s spectacular volcanic region and renowned fly-fishing country.
A masterpiece of design, this award-winning Luxury Lodge draws inspiration from the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright. Surrounded by exquisitely landscaped gardens, it offers breathtaking views of Lake Taupo and the majestic mountains beyond.
Our rates include accommodation, a delicious chef-prepared breakfast each morning—featuring both cooked and continental options—as well as a complimentary glass of wine each evening, served with pre-dinner canapés.
Each year, we recognise travellers’ favourite businesses around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected throughout the past year. Lake Taupo Lodge scored a spot at the top thanks to their reviews—congratulations on your win!
Elegantly appointed suites designed for comfort, privacy, and lakeview serenity.
Indulge in our exclusive packages at Lake Taupo Lodge, where world-class hospitality, curated personal service, and the
serene beauty of nature converge to deliver a stay beyond compare.
Hear from those who’ve experienced the magic—memories made, moments cherished, and stays never forgotten.
EXCELLENT Based on 472 reviews GerryOz2025-08-18Verified Superb. Hospitality like it used to be. Gary and Shirley are flawless hosts. Genial, accommodating, knowledgeable about the area with worthwhile recommendations for dining and beyond. Chris the chef is superb. Great food and a font of local knowledge for walks and other adventures. Zoey the dog is a bonus delight. Staying here is so good it is a struggle to leave and explore the region. Planning a return soon. Klabautermann072025-05-05Verified Wonderful Location with beautiful garden and great hosts We have spent here a great time and enjoyed our stay from the first minute. Comfortable bed and room with view over the garden to the lake. Nice Apero with a glass of wine to start the evening and perfect breakfast to start into the day. And a wonderful team, always helpful and attentive. SmileyG2025-04-20Verified Wonderful stay, great hospitality. This was the luxury stay planned as part of our three weeks travelling through New Zealand and we loved it! The most amazing views from the Lake View suite and all around the property, the fantastic made to order breakfasts and the super-helpful and knowledgeable Gary and Victoria made it a very special experience. We wouldn’t normally go for communal table dining but we actually really enjoyed getting to meet fellow guests from all over the world and hear their interesting stories. So, another new experience for us! Taxis to Taupo are easy and cheap and we also enjoyed Gary’s restaurant recommendations. A great base for exploring the area before coming back to relax in the peace and quiet of this beautiful home. Thank you to Gary and the team for a wonderful stay. Cyndi B2025-04-10Verified Beautiful property with helpful staff We had a wonderful stay at Lake Taupo Lodge in February 2025. Rooms were large and had refrigerator and coffee. Views from the room and outside patio were incredible. Lovely grounds and breakfast to order. They have a lovely happy hour each day with complimentary appetizer bite and a glass of wine. I think the best thing was Gary and the staff. So helpful with tourist "to dos" and recommendations for restaurants in town. It is about 15 minutes from town and sits high up above the lake. Evan K2025-04-10Verified Enjoyable Stay We very much enjoyed our stay at Lake Taupo. Gary and the rest of his team were very welcoming. The views were fabulous and the food was delicious. Gary made a particular effort to bring the various guests together for meals, which added to the hospitality and comradery of the place. Ken W2025-04-10Verified Exceptional experience We had an amzing time at the Lake Taupo Lodge. The room and the gardens were fabulous and Gary and the team made you feel like you were one of the family. The breakfast was personalized and truly delicious with many options and wine and canapes were so nice to enjoy before heading out to dinner in town. A great experience overall. nadia B2025-03-21Verified Excellent stay near to beautiful Lake Taupo We arrived in Lake Taupo Lodge and were greeted immediately by Gary. He was the perfect host who welcomed us and showed us to our suite. In addition to wonderful breakfasts, we were given a lot of helpful advice as to which hikes would be good. Service was on a very personal level and we were asked very courteously how we enjoyed our day and had help with booking local dinners. laorenjia2025-03-18Verified Home away from home This hotel is situated in a world of its own far from the madding crowd. The experience reminded us of a skiing trip in France where we met different fellow lodgers every morning over breakfast. All the suites are unique and well-equipped offering all the modern comforts of an international 5 star hotel. We particularly enjoyed the view over the garden with Taupo Lake in the distance when we wake up. Luckily we arrived at a time when we can enjoy fresh cool air by opening the doors and windows leading to the balcony. Our host Gary is a world traveller and his family and staff looked after us throughout our 3 day stay, altogether a very unique and pleasant experience in an otherwise dull locale! IntlTramp2025-03-03Verified Serene location on lake Taupo We booked this lodge located in Acacia Bay just outside of Taupo for a couple of nights to explore the Taupo region. We had a large room, almost like a small suite, and were overlooking the lake. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and it was possible to have the windows open and sit outside At night, we could see the milky way, the southern cross asf with our bare eyes - a wonderful experience. Staff was helpful and the breakfast very good. The thing to get used to is an informal check-in, that after breakfast you already have to advise staff what you want for breakfast the following day, the parking space is limited and with that, a challenge to maneuver around your car, especially given that most guests arrive with large SUVs or small trucks..
EXCELLENT Based on 36 reviews Saeed Ahli2025-06-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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! Ekta Chhibbar Ohri2025-02-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely experience. Gary and his team are warm, welcoming and professional. Definitely recommend. Antonin Saldmann2025-01-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un emplacement magnifique, accueil chaleureux, propre, le petit déjeuner est excellent Serena Mehta2025-01-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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. Felix Dommermuth2024-11-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 ♥️ Charline Goutal2024-01-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 🙏🏻 Anushka Rawal2023-10-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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