This place was amazing, I'm so glad I found it. So comfortable, they had everything we asked for to…read moreuse in the kitchen, very well stocked kitchen as well. Shower was great, bed was super comfortable. Loved the free spa and the activities room. Super friendly staff, this was truly a gem. Had such a comfortable stay here, especially for a rainy day. Parking is a bit tight sometimes but it's close to the room and it works! Highly recommend, this was definitely the best (paid) accommodation I stayed at in North Island!

This lodge is a nice place to stay. The condo we stayed in was lovely and had everything you need…read more The inside looks to be renovated fairly recently and is very tidy and nice. The staff are friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

This was a great hotel to stay at in Taupo! The check-in staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel…read moreoffers very spacious hotel rooms with a full sitting area, two tv's, balcony with patio furniture, heated towel rack in the bathroom, mini-fridge, coffee maker, tea kettle, and a geothermal spa and pool. The only downside was the free parking area was a bit congested since it is also the same parking area for the restaurant. The hotel does offer reserved underground parking spots for an extra $20 per day for guests.

I thoroughly enjoyed this hotel and amenities. I was upgraded as a diamond member and welcomed when…read moreI arrived. The staff were all very friendly and helpful answering all of my questions. My room was spacious and very comfortable. I loved the heated towel rack and and heated floor in the bathroom. The heated swimming pool was refreshing. The hot tub was very relaxing. They also had a sauna and steam room for your enjoyment. I ate dinner at the restaurant and breakfast two mornings. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend staying at this hotel when in Lake Taupo.

A nice and affordable find literally across the street from Lake Taupo! After checking in, I went…read moreon a walk along the promenade in front of the lake and then hiked down to actually soak my feet in the cold waters with the gorgeous panoramic views! The room I had was nice with a comfortable bed, lots of pillows, in-suite bathroom with excellent water pressure and included shampoo, body wash, and lotion, hairdryer, and an electric kettle w/nice assortment of teas. The décor of the hotel itself is great and the room had a cute, charming nautical ambiance. The noise from the stairwell my room was next to was only bothersome in the evening when the foot traffic picked up and in the morning when people were leaving, but other than that, it was quiet. There is a restaurant on site w/takeaways and the check-in/check-out process was very fast, which I always appreciate! The parking is a limited, but I was able to find a space easily. There is also a water dispenser in the lobby to fill up your water bottle.

I loved this charming hotel. It's the highest altitude hotel in New Zealand in Tongariro National…read morePark and Whakapapa Village with many trails to trek nearby. My bedroom was so cozy and comfortable with a double bed and even a place to warm your towels or hang your wet towels to dry. Both Llana and Tyson took excellent care of me answering all of my many questions, recommending things to do and places to see. I used their sauna both evenings as well as a 30 minute reservation in their pool spa both nights. I highly recommend doing both of these when you stay here. I also enjoyed dinner in their restaurant both nights with Kia serving me the first night and Emma serving me the second night. Everyone in their staff is very friendly and helpful with anything that you need. They do multiple jobs throughout this facility to make your stay comfortable. I also had the opportunity to meet one of the owners Kaz who was very pleasant and nice to meet. She explained the proper way to say Nguruhoe the name of the volcano that you see clearly from this place. I think that I need another lesson.... I'll have to return!

Rustic. You can hear everyone fighting or having sex on the same floor. But wow the view makes it…read moreall okay. Sitting outside w a pint (pick any local beer) surrounded by dozens of different accents and languages - it's heaven. We visited in December where the breeze was lovely and greeting hikers returning after a long trek was a treat. Breakfast hit where I got to try marmite (less is more) and real kiwi fruit.

What a cute little spot for some R&R! A quick Google search helped me find this place and I'm so…read morehappy we stayed here. The owners were so sweet, the wife makes every guest homemade cookies - yum! The room was super clean and it even comes with its own spa pool, which was nice to relax in after dinner. Also, you can't beat the view of the lake from your front porch! It's close to a lot of restaurants and bars, so we walked along the lake to dinner, which was lovely. Highly recommend!!

We stayed here on our honeymoon after traveling from Rotorua. The owners were very nice and even…read moreupgraded our room. We ended up staying in one of the rooms with the private hot pool - and it was just what we needed. Just that little bit of extra luxury went a long way. The view from the hotel was also great as you overlook the lake. Only problem - we were rained in so the fog was low. However - we love A-frame structures and this just reinforced it. Even the complimentary apples in the room were great - they inspired us to go out and buy more for the remainder of our trip. The hotel is not too far from the center of town - but it's also not the closest. We were up for a good walk so it wasn't an issue for us but probably only a 5 minute car ride away. If you are staying in town - this is a great option.

We didn't even stay at this hotel but came back for 3 meals! Do yourself a favor and order the Lamb…read morefor 2. That was the best lamb that we had on our 3 week Honeymoon...might have been the best lamb that we had in our lives. It was so good we came back the 2nd night and had the Chateaubriand which was fantastic too. Make sure to make a reservation for dinner because they get packed! We also did high tea the next morning - make a reservation for this too! Got there first thing in the morning in order to get the best seat in the house. Right next to the window just in time to watch the clouds clear and see Mt. Doom. That was my first time trying high tea but my wife said that it was one of the better ones that she had tried. We also watched a movie in the movie theater downstairs. Next time we visit we will have to stay at this hotel!

Grand old lady of a hotel and wonderful to see many of the original features retained. The ground…read morefloor lobby/bar and ante rooms are the jewels. We spent a lovely evening sunken in deep couches in front of the fire. Had friends with us and met some nice people we chose to have drinks there and eat as well. Drink service very slow and erratic. Had to double sign when we got a second round with good so were concerned we'd been double charged ( we weren't but that wasn't explained well). Had chicken pizza which tasted and looked microwaved - blah at $26. Club sandwich with fries much better for friends. Rooms varied. In heritage block the bathrooms are dated but clean. Good beds but mattress protector under the topper pad so not so hygienic. Clean and comfortable though. Changed first room as was musty and only had double not king bed. Newer block at back have better bathrooms but less views. Had dinner 2nd night in Ruapehu Room. Very grand. Excellent food - we had lamb for two - delicious. Overall good value. Historic venue. Stunning views of mountain. Snowed overnight do that was a plus. Staff service could be a lot better.

Taumarunui was the logical stop for our trip across the north island. This must have been a busy…read moretown at some time but it caters to outdoor people and people traveling on the highway 4 now. This motel is about two blocks off of main but not hard to find. It is a small one story structure. The rooms are clean and well equipped. The place is dated but fine for a one night stay. They also seem to have folks enjoying the outdoor activities in the area.

one of the very places I could find which allowed us to have our cat with us. Very welcoming owner…read more/ operator. They also got bikes available for guests (of course there was a charge for the pet and the bikes - but at least they offer this service). Got large 4-people family room with loft and 2 bathrooms, kitchen, all very comfortable, good wifi connection and it appears the tv / cable system was upgraded recently. Visited on very cold days (2 - 3C in the morning), the AC kept the room nice and cozy over night. Not luxury, but a good balance price / quality (having the cat with us limited the options quite significantly...)

I loved it especially for the price. We got the spacious family suite with loft upstairs and 1.5…read morebathroom. Small kitchen with plates and utensils and small fridge. No stove - portable stove. TV with a few channels, but spacious with couches. Owners were nice and gave us local info on eats and places to eat. Free wifi. Our phone didn't worked, but no matter since I use internet phone. I would love to stay longer if I had more time here in Taupo, NZ. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a nice place to stay in Taupo!