Very pleased with location and amenities of Village Resort…read more 2 BR/br with direct views of Lake Taupo and snow capped mountains to the south. While not of Marriott vacation club quality, we were very comfortable and recommend. Like fireplace and central location.

My husband and I stayed a few days at the Ika Nui Taupō in room 14, which is directly across from…read morethe check in office. Our living room view was of the lake and it was gorgeous. There is a full kitchen, as well as living room, dining table, bathroom with a shower and a queen sized bed in a separate bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked with pretty much everything you could possibly need on a trip to cook. Walls were thick and we didn't hear anyone except for people in the parking lot one night. PROBLEMS: Parking is a nightmare and much too snug for comfort. One night we came home and every slot was filled so we had to park at a different hotel and pray we didn't get towed. The major downside is the internet doesn't work here. That's a problem if you're a foreigner and you're on data roaming. You won't be able to upload photos to the cloud, post on social media or make WiFi calls because unless we stood at the front door, holding our phone out to get the initial signal, the WiFi wouldn't stay connected anywhere in the entire unit. Overall I was happy with our stay, except for the WiFi issue. Visited February 2023

One of the nicest lakeside resorts we have ever stayed at in the US, Canada, or New Zealand. We…read morestopped here for the night and found this place wonderful. The staff was warm, friendly, and very helpful. The rooms had everything we could need. We had a multi-bedroom suite over the office with sweeping views of the lake. It was immaculately clean, with lovely facilities. We would absolutely stay again if we are ever in Taupo.

Wow. This was great. It was a woodman's paradise. Everything, yes everything was like being in a…read morerustic log cabin, but with ALL of the modern conveniences. The room was small but extremely comfortable. The views from the restaurant/ bar of Lake Taupo were phenomenal. Staff were incredible and very helpful The restaurant was pricey but excellent Bed was NICE , great on the cold winter nights. Not super close to anything but within a short drive ( or long walk ) of everything. Good restaurants in town as well The jacuzzi was incredibly hot consistently. Thank you volcanic hot springs. STAY HERE !! It's worth it.

One of the most surprising and delightful motor hotels we stayed at on our drive around the north…read moreisland. They include several fantastic amenities that our family really appreciated. This included: fast (relatively) WiFi, a trampoline and swings, proximity to lake Taupo and several restaurants, a gas grill, and very comfortable beds. We greatly enjoyed our stay and honestly wished we had been able to stay a bit longer. We loved Hula falls and getting to walk through the local botanical gardens. Very much recommend staying here if you're ever going near Taupo.

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.

I booked 4 nights at the lodge and 3 days of Guided fishing. The fishing was incredible. Jason and…read morehis wife own the lodge. They were incredible hosts. Jason is the best guide I have ever used. He was able to get me into many big fish. I think I caught over 23 large fish 3-7 pounds and another 10 fish in the 1-2 pound range. The accommodations were clean and modern. The food was incredible that Tracy cooked. There were incredibly great hosts and took care of my every need.

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.

In all our worldwide travels, this is the most serene and beautiful setting with upscale…read moreaccommodations that we have ever visited. Do not let the cost scare you off. It's worth every penny. The only problem is you won't want to leave. The rooms are perfectly designed cottages with everything you need, unless a television is something you think you need. There are only 20 river front cottages on the property. Each has a deck with comfortable chairs and steps that lead to a manicured lawn with cushioned chaise lounges at the water's edge. The culinary experience will also impress you. Breakfast and dinner are included and the staff will quickly learn and address you by name. 'Pampered' throughly describes how the management and services teams will make you feel. If you have an opening on your bucket list, fill it with this New Zealand gem. Bravo Huka !!

This lodge is very special. Romantic. Classy. Don't miss…read moreit!! The setting is unbelievable, our room was darling, the food was very good and the staff is perfection! Before you commit to where you want to have dinner, please be sure you explore all possibilities. You can eat in the main dining room or outside on the porch. Those are obvious. After you're there a day you will find out that there are special little places where you can eat as well. Across the way in the winery? Upstairs and outside? Down the lawn across the bridge? So many special places! If you don't want to take the longer 8 hour hike, there is a short one hour hike nearby where you can check out the falls. There's also a Hot Spring nearby so take your bathing suit! We'll definitely go back!!