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Whakaipo Lodge
Central Plateau - Taupo · New Zealand
1 504 Mapara RoadView location
10.0/10Excellent25 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/10 10.0
Service10.0/10 10.0
Comfort10.0/10 10.0
Condition10.0/10 10.0
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood10.0/10 10.0
Value10.0/10 10.0
Amenities10.0/10 10.0
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About Whakaipo Lodge
Located in Taupo, Whakaipo Lodge is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This 5-star bed & breakfast is 8. 8 mi (14. 2 km) from Huka Falls and 9 mi (14. 5 km) from Taupo Hot Springs.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours). At Whakaipo Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
A complimentary full breakfast is included. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. DVD players and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.
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Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
With a stay at Whakaipo Lodge in Taupō (Acacia Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.
This luxury bed & breakfast is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished patios.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 32-inch LED televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Car recommended
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- 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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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per room (one-way)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Lake Taupō
9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Waikato River
10.9 km / 6.7 mi
Spa Thermal Park
11.7 km / 7.3 mi
A.C. Baths
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Golf Club Taupō
12.9 km / 8 mi
Huka Falls
14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Craters of the Moon
14.5 km / 9 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course
14.7 km / 9.2 mi
Taupō Hot Springs
14.9 km / 9.2 mi
Rock`n Ropes
16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 2
- hotel
- Car parkExtra charge
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire service
- Fireplace
- Hotel safeExtra charge
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- Lift accessExtra charge
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Library
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- MassageExtra charge
- Hairdressing salonExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- CanoeingExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
Upon availability
Room types
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STUDIO EXECUTIVE KING BEDSTUDIO • EXECUTIVE KING BEDSTU.EJ-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- EXECUTIVE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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STUDIO EXECUTIVE KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- EXECUTIVE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: STU.EJ-KG
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- 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 availabilityWhakaipo Lodge
STUDIO KING SIZE BED
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: STU.KG
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Whakaipo Lodge
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Alexander
What an incredible service offered by Garth and Angie. I cannot begin to describe how excellent their attention to detail and attentiveness is. Staying here is truly a lesson in excellent hospitality! They offer excellent food, beautiful grounds, comfy rooms and great guidance to their guests. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Carla Marie
Incredible! The hosts, Angie and Bernie were stellar on every level! The accommodations were beautiful and very clean. The breakfasts were bountiful and wholesome. There was such a tension to detail, kindness, and thoughtfulness! We enjoyed every moment of our stay!
Ian
A lovely warm welcome by our hosts. Great conversation and a wonderful dinner cooked and served to perfection.
Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects.
Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects.
Gordon
My wife and I stayed three nights at the Whakaipo Lodge as part of a 12 day NZ vacation. We have traveled to many countries and stayed and some wonderful venues. My wife and I agree that Whakapio Lodge ranks as our favorite. Angie and Garth are amazing hosts. The room we had was spacious, private, modern, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is not an afterthought but a great home cooked meal. Wine (Garth knows wines) and canapés (by Angie) was a great way to end the day. We opted for a three course dinner one night and it was a great treat. Thank you Garth and Angie for making our stay so memorable!
Steve
Relaxing n friendly
Great stay, amazing hosts, beautiful environment with a lovely warm suit. Enjoyed the wine, and excellent breakfast to set us up for the day.
Emma
Just delightful
Amazing all around. Angie and Garth are incredible hosts, the lodge itself is fantastic, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Cute lambs and nice farm area if you want to explore, beautiful walks and biking trails nearby. The food and service was impeccable. We got afternoon tea on arrival, a complimentary glass of wine and delicious breakfast the next morning. I would go back In a heartbeat!
Twoviews
Angie and Garth have a special arrangement with guests where they serve canapés and drinks every evening in the lounge {with it’s warm log fire}. Gives the opportunity for more conversation and information when touring.
Tedmonds
The owners were great. The location was excellent and the meals were a treat.
Verified traveler
The hospitality was above anything I have experienced before. Angie & Garth provided local and country recommendations that were very helpful. We shared a lovely evening with our host and fellow travelers discussing travel and current events. Angie & Garth provided evening appetitizers and wine. We also arranged to have a delicious dinner on site. Breakfast and dinner included foods from their garden and everything was outstanding. I would recommend staying with Angie & Garth.
Karola
Sublime
Our hosts were superior. They were so generous in spirit and helpful. They made our time with them sublime.
Marilyn and Mik
Superb stay with extremely fine folks
Angie and Garth are really fine, intelligent, fun and professional hosts, providing a warm welcome, excellent food and truly top notch conversation. If you like the bed and breakfast experience, you'll love it here. If you are hesitant about the bed and breakfast experience, this will change your mind. You will never be more comfortable than here. Perfect accomodation, great touring recommendations, and a perfect, warm, friendly stay on a beautiful, quiet property.
Paul and Lisa
Couldn't have been a better experience!
Angie and Garth served wonderful food and drink, and made our stay wonderful. We would highly recommend this B and B. Great value for dollar.
Verified traveler
Whaikapo lodge
Wonderful experience and the hosts could not have been more welcoming and informative.
Highly recommend !
Highly recommend !
Andrew
Excellent small boutique lodge
Loved everything about our stay but in particular the really friendly and engaging owners Garth and Angie. If you would like to engage with locals then book here. Excellent breakfasts and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner; food, wine and conversation with hosts and fellow guests. Highly recommend!
Verified traveler
Very friendly and helpful hosts, delicious food and wine, beautiful and peaceful location just outside of Taupo, great trout fishing. Fantastic stay overall!
TAT CHI ARTHUR
Highly recommended!
We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything was excellent. Angie and Garth are perfect hosts. We're like staying at friends' home, warm, cozy and clean. We arrived late at night. We were served a glass of wine after checking in. Breakfast was impressive. They even served wine & canapes before dinner. We fed the sheep and the lamb. I'm sure this is the best choice we've made in this trip.
Ant ans Dan
The most beautiful place we stayed in while in NZ
This was the most beautiful place we stayed in while in New Zealand . The hospitality of our hosts was amazing. From the warm welcome to the chat over canapés and drinks in front of a roaring fire, to the delicous breakfast. Recommendations and bookings made for us for dinner and sailing on the lake were spot on.
From when we arrived to the time we left it felt like we were catching up with old friends in a beautiful farmlet setting.
From when we arrived to the time we left it felt like we were catching up with old friends in a beautiful farmlet setting.
Verified traveler
Great host, wonderful lodge, awesome experience
It was a great experience staying there. The hosts Garth and Angie are so nice. They make sure that your stay cannot be better. I eikl definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
Verified traveler
Idyllic getaway with the best possible hosts!
Garth and Angie have created a small Eden in Whaikapo. If you go to New Zealand and miss this, shame on you. If at all possible, have dinner with them. Angie is a fantastic cook and they are both charming and fascinating dinner companions
Glenys
Extended our stay
Thank you Angie and Garth for sharing your lovely surroundings with us - up to date New Zealand architecture with long views over the garden. The house is well situated into quiet private suites for sleeping and convivial lounge and dining areas for socializing. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed an extra night for the unfinished conversations. It was perfect.
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Whakaipo Lodge
1 504 Mapara Road, Taupo, New Zealand
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