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.

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.

This was an amazing place to stay. Very large and spacious. We stayed in the largest room they had…read moreand was very pleased. They have a pool and heated tub outside. Our room had a spa tub also which was amazing. The owners of the facility were extremely nice and helpful. When we pulled in they spent almost ten minutes telling us about the town and where to go and what to see. If I were to stay in Lake Taupo again, I would stay here in a heart beat.

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.

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.

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!!

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!

What a relaxing motel across from Lake Taupo. Our room was spacious--soaking bathtub, balcony with…read moretable and chairs for dining, comfy bed, kitchenette, lounging area with desk and tv, etc. They have a swimming pool and hot tub which is a first for our three weeks in New Zealand. They cleaned our room every day. We ate at Vine and Indian Affair in town; both were great. We didn't try their restaurant. Walked along the beach trail and around town. What a pretty place.