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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 487 reviews Posted on Sandi CVerified 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!Posted on Ryan RVerified 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.Posted on Joseph MVerified Amazing. Lovely. Proper. Stay here if you possibly can. Can’t say enough about the first rate experience of staying at the lodge. The people, rooms, gardens and food were as good as it gets. Our trip to NZ offered an amazing array of experiences but the Lodge stands out as one of the best.Posted on Anne dVerified Excellent Un lodge très agréable et très confortable qui mérite amplement ses 5 étoiles ! Les hôtes (Gerry, Victoria, le chef, etc) sont extrêmement attentionnés. Victoria nous a donné des tas d’indications sur les environs, les meilleurs choses à faire ou à voir et a réservé pour nous de très bons restaurants, les 3 soirs où nous étions là (il n’y a pas de restauration sur place, en dehors du petit déjeuner). Les suites sont grandes, avec beaucoup de rangements et elles ont toutes (sauf la pine suite) une vue sur le lac. Tous les soirs, un apéritif est offert dans le grand salon panoramique où chacun peut faire connaissance et discuter avec les autres résidents (il n’y a que 6 suites, donc max 12 personnes). On se sent vraiment « comme à la maison » avec un confort et un service de grande qualité.Posted on Lori OVerified Warm and welcoming Such a beautiful place. Great accommodations, beautiful gardens and views and the greatest hospitality. I highly recommend this placePosted on Greg GVerified Fabulous place to stay! What a wonderful place to stay. The lodge was beautiful as were the view and surroundings. The English gardens outside our room were perfectly manicured and home to many birds. Gary and staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and helpful. Breakfast every morning was made to order and delicious. Evening happy hour with wine and canapés was very welcoming after a long day of activities. Any trip to Taupo should include a stay at Lake Taupo Lodge.Posted on SometimezItravelVerified Incredible visit at a special place Wow!! My wife and I spent 2 days here and loved it. Clean beautiful room that was really nice sized. The grounds are immaculate. The best part of the lodge though is the people. Gary, the owner, is such a genuine and kind hearted man. He cared about everything and it showed. Super helpful and friendly. The chef was awesome too. Both my wife and I can be picky (she has gluten allergy) and they went out of their way to make sure breakfast and the canapes would be to our liking. It is impossible not to love them. The lake itself is spectacular as well. We did Hobbiton before driving to the lodge and the drive was stunning. The lake though is really worth seeing for a day.Posted on fleetoffootVerified Beautiful View This is a quirky place. It feels like staying in someone’s private home because essentially you are. Gary, the proprietor is charming and very helpful. He and his lovely wife live in the property, which is also their home. The gardens are charming and the view idyllic. They have Chef Chris who provides wonderful cooked breakfasts and evening canapés served with a glass of wine. Both Gary and Chris work well as a team and you could not feel more looked after. A wonderful place with old fashioned kindness and consideration.Posted on mas12xVerified Lovely Stay in Attractive Lodge Overlooking Lake Taupo Our family had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay at the Lodge. The owners and staff were welcoming, presented us with cooked to order breakfasts and evening glasses of wine and canapés, and helped organize hikes and outings. The property has great views over Acacia Bay, is beautifully landscaped and features spacious rooms. A car is required for access to town and other spots around the lake.Posted on Klabautermann07Verified 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.
GOOD Based on 5 reviews Posted on Saeed AhliTrustindex 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!Posted on Serena MehtaTrustindex 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.Posted on Felix DommermuthTrustindex 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 ♥️Posted on Charline GoutalTrustindex 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 🙏🏻Posted on Anushka RawalTrustindex 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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