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Lake Karapiro Lodge
Waikato - Hamilton · New Zealand
1829F State Highway 1 RD1View location
9.6/10Excellent171 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.6/10 9.6
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Value8.6/10 8.6
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Lake Karapiro Lodge
Lake Karapiro Lodge is a popular choice amongst travelers in Karapiro, whether exploring or just passing through. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Lake Karapiro Lodge.
Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating to ensure a restful night.
Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including hot tub, outdoor pool, garden. Lake Karapiro Lodge is an excellent choice from which to explore Karapiro or to simply relax and rejuvenate.
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Located in Karapiro, Lake Karapiro Lodge is on the riverwalk, a 1-minute drive from Lake Karapiro and 14 minutes from Maungatautari Ecological Island. This luxury hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set. Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- The seasonal pool will be open from November 01 to April 30.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Lake Karapiro
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Waikato River
1.7 km / 1 mi
The Red Barn
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Tirau Golf Club
11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Little Tirau Library
11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Tīrau Domain
12.5 km / 7.7 mi
Maungatautari Ecological Island
14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Hobbiton Movie Set
16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Wairere Falls
18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Camjet
19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain
19.5 km / 12.1 mi
Cambridge Museum
19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Te Koutu Lake
19.7 km / 12.2 mi
Jubilee Gardens
19.7 km / 12.3 mi
Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 5
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car parkExtra charge
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Fireplace
- Lift accessExtra charge
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- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Meeting room: 12
- Sun loungers
- Hot tubExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability
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SUITE LAKE VIEWSUITE • LAKE VIEWSUI.LK
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- LAKE VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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SUITE LAKE VIEW
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- LAKE VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.LK
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
Check availabilityLake Karapiro Lodge
SUITE KING SIZE BED
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.KG
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
No room types match your search. Try a room name or feature such as a balcony.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Lake Karapiro Lodge
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reviews shown
Peter
The hosts make the stay very welcoming with great conversations. Breakfast was cooked to order.
The pool and hot tub were a welcome break after the day of driving.
The pool and hot tub were a welcome break after the day of driving.
Steve
The host was incredibly friendly and engaging. What a great experience!
Kimberly
This lodge is stunning. The views are stunning. The hosts were so nice and very helpful. We loved taking to them. The Breakfasts were over the top wonderful. It was exceptionally clean. We would love to stay here again. Thanks so much for allowing us to stay.
Sharmeen
Stayed in the Versace suite. Very spacious and outstanding view! Excellent hosts and delicious breakfast
Jackie
Beautiful views and friendly hosts.
Cherith
Absolute beautiful experience. Breathtaking views and grounds.
Kate
Breakfast was amazing, hosts were extremely welcoming
Philip
Absolutely delightful couple that run this lodge.
Rooms large and spacious and view to die for.
Gardens were beautifully maintained as well
Great breakfast too.
They helped us with local attractions and restaurants
Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Rooms large and spacious and view to die for.
Gardens were beautifully maintained as well
Great breakfast too.
They helped us with local attractions and restaurants
Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Hope
Lovely place incredible views and spectacular host
Gorgeous views and sunset each night with a cozy room and knock your socks of shower! Best one we’ve encountered in New Zealand. Jets all over to relax your tired and sore body after exploring all day. Collin and Jan were delightful and I highly recommend this place! We’d love to come back here
Valerie
Hosts were really nice. Lovely property. Centrally located to a lot of sites
Elizabeth
Amazing stay and so convenient!
Joseph
An amazing couple hosting an amazing home at an amazing location! One of the best places I've ever stayed!
Marianne
Gorgeous view over the lake. Located about 15-20 minutes from Cambridge and 20 minutes from Hobbiton, this was a nice small B&B for our visit. The owner is very friendly and the breakfast was very good.
Terrance
Felt like a second home!!
Theresa
See you again some time soon!
Wonderful to stay with our hosts. Wonderful property, fabulous views, great conversation and fun with Goldie the beautiful and friendly dog. Fantastic breakfast as well.
gregory
beautiful!
Christina Lee
Fabulous hospitality! Love Collin and Jane. Room is gorgeous and huge. Incredible view. One of best lodges we’ve ever stayed in, and we have traveled all over the world!
Trisha
Lovely property with amazing views. Great hosts. Perfect breakfast. Close to lots of activities eg Waitomo, Tirau, Cambridge, Hobbiton but you need a vehicle.
Verified traveler
Spacious, very well appointed. Beautiful views, quiet
Verified traveler
The property was well laid out with beautiful scenic views. The accommodation was as expected.
Verified traveler
This property is located at the top of a hill giving amazing views of Lake Karapiro. The room theme was really nice and the owners were lovely!
Verified traveler
Thank you for a lovely stay. Stunning views and delicious breakfast.
Gloria
Its a beautiful place to stay, we recommend it very much.
Jenny
Very pleasant stay with friendly hosts. Perhaps it would have been nice to have a cool room on arrival on the hottest day this year, the room had not had the air conditioner turned on, so it did take a while to cool. Blankets were provided to replace the very fluffy duvet which is too heavy for summer, perhaps a lighter summer weight duvet would be better?
Over all a very comfortable stay and highly recommended.
Over all a very comfortable stay and highly recommended.
Verified traveler
The friendliness of the hosts and the interaction with the guests was unique
Cornelia
Incredible views from unit, friendly hosts and lovely property. A very enjoyable stay! Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
The lodge is immaculate and very clean. Period features and modern facilities means you have the best of everything. Fantastic hosts that are amazing to spend time with. Home made dinner was well worth it and made our stay even more special. Fantastic views of the Waikato and Maungatatauri Mountain.
Tim
Very tasteful design and fittings with a superb view from our room. The photos provided by the property are exactly how things look.
Dwayne
Highly recommended
Perfect
Lyn
Beautiful place , enjoyed very much. Lovely views great hosts.
Verified traveler
Stunning river view. A very relaxing and comfortable accommodation experience.
Liz
What a stunning location. Be taken back in time in lovely surroundings. Enjoying a bubbles on your private terrace was certainly romantic.
T&G
Beautiful property. Great views of the lake. Wonderful hosts. Sumptuous breakfast.
Melanie
Highly recommend.
This place was lovely. Bed was so comfy. Beautiful decor and veiws. Hosts were welcoming and great to chat to. Highly recommend.
Mike
Unique furniture and furnishings . Cat could have been more controlled, but just a small thing to many
Verified traveler
Excellent quality home with outstanding views.
Do yourself a favour and order the meal of garlic prawns, the best lamb rack ever!!!
Loads of laughter with the hosts
Do yourself a favour and order the meal of garlic prawns, the best lamb rack ever!!!
Loads of laughter with the hosts
Craig
Unwind in style
From the initial warm welcome, to the stunning outlook, it was 100% worth the booking. The rooms were comfortable, spacious, clean, and perfect for relaxing in at the end of a busy day sightseeing. The hospitality throughout our 3 night stay was second to none, with faultless (more than substantial) breakfasts supplied at the time of our choosing each morning. A remote and secluded feeling without being far from neighbouring restaurants etc. if required.
I would thoroughly recommend this lodge if you're looking to add a touch of luxury to your stay........If it's good enough for Peter Jackson, It's good enough for me. X
I would thoroughly recommend this lodge if you're looking to add a touch of luxury to your stay........If it's good enough for Peter Jackson, It's good enough for me. X
NormanTinsley
The setting was magnificent, the panoramic views exceptional. The property was immaculately presented with luxury touches in unexpected places. The host and hostess, Anne and Ed, could not be more pleasant and the included breakfast was particularly good. The only pity was that our stay was short and more time was needed to fully enjoy the relaxation and solace of the property.
Andree
Luxury in Karapiro
A lovely property overlooking Lake Karapiro.
Quite a lit of traffic noise at night and could hear all the plumbing from upstairs!
Great hosts.
Excellent location for visit to Hobbiton movie set.
Quite a lit of traffic noise at night and could hear all the plumbing from upstairs!
Great hosts.
Excellent location for visit to Hobbiton movie set.
Marilyn
A Memorable Stay Near Hobbiton
Eddie and Ann are great hosts! Their home is beautiful. Our accommodations were perfect. Ann's full English breakfast was the best of both worlds - old world dining and delicious home cooking. We enjoyed our hosts, the food, and some delightful conversation.
Ken
Wonderful!!!
Fantastic family owners
Great bedrooms
Great views
Amazing breakfast
Fantastic family owners
Great bedrooms
Great views
Amazing breakfast
Verified traveler
Loved it. Will stay again. Great hosts. Great rooms.
CarlaS
Gracious hosts, amazing views and lovely breakfast... also, one heckuva cup of coffeeee! Amazing location near hobbitton... highly recommend!
Verified traveler
Our experience at Lake Karapiro Lodge was excellent. Our hosts were delightful, and our accommodation fabulous. We will definitely be coming back.
Bryce
Great place and hosts!
We don’t typically stay at this style of accommodation, typically we use hotels. Our stay here was great, from the magnificent views from our room to the lovely breakfast and accompanying conversation.
The room was large and comfortable as was the bathroom. We enjoyed the spa too.
Thanks for the enjoyable stay.
The room was large and comfortable as was the bathroom. We enjoyed the spa too.
Thanks for the enjoyable stay.
Verified traveler
Absolutely amazing place, beautiful views great service. Perfect in everyway
Verified traveler
The host & hostess were wonderful. Breakfast was great. Loved the surrounding. Had a relaxing time there.
Gee
Great rooms, friendly staff.
Views were great while the weather was clear. Would definitely consider going back.
Views were great while the weather was clear. Would definitely consider going back.
Verified traveler
Beautiful property with amazing views. Service was excellent.
nb
Overpriced room with dated facilities. Owners were very friendly, but the standard was not as high as you would expect when paying such high rates
Verified traveler
The owners are very hospitable and welcoming. The breakfasts are outstanding. Everything about my stay was A+++
SR
Beautiful view from the spacious room. Lovely property situated in a Great location!
Verified traveler
Beautiful views up and down the river. Lovely rooms and nice breakfast
P
Paid for dinner and treated to a beautiful view of Waikato river and the countryside. Jetted shower lovely and Belgian theme throughout the house was beautiful.
Ivor
Amazing view, nice breakfast
We only stayed here one night but it was very enjoyable. It is a great location with amazing views and very handy for a visit to Hobbiton.
The owners are very hospitable and the breakfast was great.
The owners are very hospitable and the breakfast was great.
David
Room with a great view
Arrived late due to car problems. Very welcoming staff.
Lead us to a beautiful huge room with amazing view
Breakfast was stunning in shared brekky room where lots of discussion took place, especially lots about Hobbiton.
Lead us to a beautiful huge room with amazing view
Breakfast was stunning in shared brekky room where lots of discussion took place, especially lots about Hobbiton.
Alice
The whole experience from the amazing rooms and views over Lake Karapiro, the fabulous breakfast cooked to order to the warm welcome you get from the friendly owners was totally amazing. I highly recommend Lake Karapiro Lodge.
Elizabeth
Tranquil Get away
Delightful B&B with very comfortable accommodation, beautiful views and friendly, helpful owners. Highly recommend.
Margaretha
Gracious hosts
Such gracious hosts - thank you for a most wonderful evening. Stunning food and beautiful room with the best view over Lake Karapiro.
Lee
Great place need to fix shower
The room was fantastic. The bathroom was very nice but unfortunately they have a problem with the mixing valve in the showers. The water would be hot then go cold for a few seconds and then get hot again. This was the same in the gentleman who was traveling with me said about his room. The hosts were fantastic and breakfast couldn’t have been better. I would go back in a minute even with the shower problem. If they fix the shower it would be a 10.
Chris
Luxury quiet room in the country
A luxury night accommodation on the end of a busy week hiking on the North Island.
My wife and I could not fault it.
An excellent breakfast was included.
We enjoyed sitting with the owners who had many fascinating stories to tell.
My wife and I could not fault it.
An excellent breakfast was included.
We enjoyed sitting with the owners who had many fascinating stories to tell.
Verified traveler
Lovely accomodation
Beautiful building in a beautiful spot.
Polite and helpful hosts.
Outstanding breakfast.
Polite and helpful hosts.
Outstanding breakfast.
Verified traveler
Very private, spacious, comfortable and romantic room with incredible views. You can easily imagine you are in France. The bathroom and bath is just divine. The owners are so professional and friendly and the food is high quality and homely. An easy weekend escape from Auckland with much to see and do like Blue Springs, Otoroire Hot Springs, Tirau stores and Cambridge markets.
Diana
Truly wonderful place. Eddy and wife were very welcoming and very friendly. It's like staying in a big private home.
Brandon
Lovely room and setting for a getaway
We only stayed one evening, but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The room was well appointed and our host was incredibly friendly and helpful. The shower was incredible with multiple functions and great water pressure. In the morning, we were treated to a breakfast cooked to order at the dining table with a lovely view. We were the only couple staying there, so we also had the living area/lounge all to ourselves. We were also entertained by the friendly lodge cat! The lodge is very convenient to Hobbiton, so that made our morning stress-free. Lovely retreat!
Verified traveler
Excellent.
Adrianne
Beautiful lodge welcoming atmosphere clean classy and highly recommended.
Verified traveler
Lovely stay
Lovely place, with a fantastic view. The home made breakfast in the morning was delicious. Great location- it was very close to Hobbiton.
Heath
Just excellent. Wonderful hosts, great food, amazing surroundings and a very cool cat :-)
Verified traveler
Lovely escape from the city - close to Cambridge for amazing dinner but felt like we were miles away from anywhere. The house is beautiful with amazing views
ronlyn
Very peaceful with fantastic views
Quiet location with lovely appointed charming room. We had the use of a shared nicely furnished lounge area with coffee making facilities . As we were the only guest at the time it turned into a very comfortable place to read. Host where very friendly and talkative but not intrusive. Overall a very enjoyable stay in the country side.
Elaina
Beautiful Location
Stunning setting. Our breakfast was delicious - lots of choice. Our room was spotless and cosy. The bed linen devine. Our hosts were friendly and inviting.
Verified traveler
Just a great place to stay and enjoy your Holiday travel
wayne
Fantastic view
Very welcoming hosts. Full spread breakfast with great conversation among guest. Room is large and comfy with a super shower that has jets everywhere. Enjoyed the pool and hot tube, the view and the conversations.
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Lake Karapiro Lodge
1829F State Highway 1 RD1, Karapiro, New Zealand
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