We loved every minute of our short stay at Lodge at 199. The location on Lake Tawarera is spectacular. The property is amazing & has everything you would expect from a 5 star resort, yet it still retains the charm of a boutique hotel. The property is very spacious and the rooms are beautiful. The property manager was extremely friendly... more

This was too perfect to be true. On our honeymoon we booked only 1 night in this lodge. Way too short! This very luxurious lodge on the lakeside I would recommend anyone who is looking for exclusive boutique properties, away from the relatively busy Rotorua. We had a very warm welcome by Kay, the host and manager. She makes your... more

Actually 6 of us traveling together through New Zealand booked another small boutique hotel owned by the same management through our fabulous agent Jane Turner of Active Downunder. There was a change of management and thus our reservations were double booked. Lucky for us. We were housed in this fabulous lodge and given the royal treatment for 2 nights. We... more

My wife and I stayed here in February this year. The property only has 3 wonderfull bedrooms has been beautifully renovated and is situated in a fantastic position right on the side of the lake. The breakfast and evening meals were wonderful and the hosts Michael and Jackie cannot do enough for you to make your stay so memorable. We... more

Lodge at 199 is right on the lake - a large exclusive Lodge with just 3 suites. We were the only guests so had the entire place to ourselves. It was like being a rock star renting an exclusive property. The chef is superb and the lamb was the best I have ever had. My husband caught a trout during... more