Winter can be a long and cold affair so my wife and I decided to get away for the weekend and we were so glad we chose Lake Taupo lodge to do it. With fantastic views, beautifully appointed rooms, and magic hospitality not to mention one of the best breakfasts I've had,we could not have chosen better. There was only... More

We spent Friday Evening at this well appointed Lodge, on entering you step down into a well designed and comfortable Lounge, that has a Grand Piano and glass doors looking out onto the gardens. There is a Bar with a Large Snooker Table and a formal Lounge with simply breathtaking views over Lake Taupo. We were welcomed by Gary and... More

We stayed at Lake Taupo Lodge for three nights and unfortunately found the experience quite disappointing....The exterior of the Lodge is timeless and the gardens gorgeous,but on entering we found the interiors to be dated and in need of a good stylist.The food was a major disappointment....it appeared the only chef was inexperienced and the food could only be described... More

Due to some mutual miscommunication we arrived a day early but the owner greeted us warmly and graciously and he did everything he could to make us feel welcome. The Lodge was actually a magnificent home and the room was wonderful, with an outstanding view of Lake Taupo, and had every amenity. This is a very personal and intimate accommodation... More

Wouldn't bother there too unprofessional to return booking enquiries after 24hrs so I guess there closed and by the looks of it overpriced and doesnt live up to much.

Lake Taupo Lodge is a "lodge" by New Zealand standards which means that 1) it is hosted by the resident owner 2) guests dine together at a meal prepared by the chef (no menu) 3) there is a "lodge experience" which include a more imitimate atmosphere and setting than a strictly commercial operation.So it really is a question of expectations.... More

Lake Taupo Lodge is nothing like what you see on the website. It is not a lodge, but a bed and breakfast. From the web page you are led to believe it is a lakeside lodge designed by Frank Lloyed Wright with a spa and luxury suites. It is extremely expensive. What we found when we arrived was a house... More

STayed 2 nights in one of the new rooms, which was very large and quite nice, with a deck overlooking the lake. Food was fantastic, service was excellent. Lodge is small, cozy and very one on one oriented. Location is very nice, perched on a hill overlooking the lake.