Waitahanui Lodge

Location: 116 State Highway 1, Taupo, nz

Star Rating: 9.2 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Darts
• Grocery deliveries
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Pub crawls
• Free wired internet
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Art gallery on site
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Golf cart
• Fishing nearby
• Snow sports gear
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Family Room with Lake View

  Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The family room also offers a barbecue. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with lake views as well as an external private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Room with Lake View

  Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The family room also features a barbecue. The spacious air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as lake views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Room with Garden View

  Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-fitted kitchen. The family room also has a barbecue. The spacious air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker as well as lake views. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Shower chair
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• sarah (10/5): - Absolutely amazing, right on the lake, peaceful, super comfy beds, super clean, fabulous hosts.
• Catherine (10/5): Wish we had more time to stay longer. - Charming cottage on the lake. We only stayed one night but this is definitely a place to stay for a few days. Host walked us to our cottage, very attentive and available if we needed (which we didn’t - everything we needed was provided). Great value as well!
• Krishna (10/5): Incredible stay at an unbelievable spot!! -
• John (10/5): -
• Cleo (9/5): It was a great stay for anyone who wants to go fly fishing near Taupo. - The owner was very useful and helpful about giving us spots on the local river, and all the flies to use. the amenties in the facilities were also very good and gave loads of value for the money spent. it is also in a very good spot, within walking distance of the Waitahanui river, a very productive fly fishing river. we went in to speak to the owner on our first day at the lodge after a tough days fishing and he gave us a very good spot to start and finish fishing, he also told us where the fish like to hangout and showed us multiple more access points than I thought there was. Everything was great and they have no control over the weather.
• 羅 (10/5): -
• Karrie-Anne (10/5): - Everything was excellent! Right on the lake, kayaks and boards plus life jackets, beach towels and beach umbrellas are available to use free of charge. You can walk from the accommodation straight into the water! What a place!! Beautifully clean, great beds and linen was crisp and clean. Was a last minute booking so was hoping it was as advertised..it was and more. Cant wait to go back! The sunset was a real treat.
• Jaume (10/5): Amazing location, friendly staff - Great location and very kind owner If you are sensitive to bugs maybe isn’t the best place, but worth the spot to watch the sunset.
• Kay Boston (8/5): Great location on the lake front. Wonderful friendly hosts. Would certainly stay again.Has -
• Douglas (10/5): -
• Bron (10/5): -
• Tim (9/5): - Super Lage direkt am See, sehr zuvorkommende Gastgeber, erklären uns alles und stellten uns sogar einen Sonnenschirm auf, schöne Hütten mit sehr guter Ausstattung
• Valerie (10/5): - Personality
• Robert Stephen (10/5): - Anthony and Bron were lovely and the location and room were truly amazing.
• Anthony (10/5): - The hosts met us and took us to the cottage. Extremely clean . Garden view but only 20 second walk to the water and you can see the lake from our cottage. What a little gem I've been driving past all these years. We will be back. Made to feel very welcome and at home. Had everything we needed. Had a peak at one lakefront and will try and book that next time. That we didn't stay long enough!
• SANG TAE (10/5): - 경치좋은 편안한 숙소, 친절한 호스트, 매우 매력적인 숙소 입니다. 다음에 기회가 있다면 재방문 하고 싶네요.
• Virang (7/5): Great old lodge on the shores of lake Taupo - The owner was nice and the location was right on lake Taupō and they had free kayaks for us to use. It was a bit old but that is understandable and it was right on the highway so you could hear trucks passing at night
• Karen (7/5): Lovely location to break the journey between Wellington and the north. - Location is lovely and the hosts are super friendly. Love the homemade biscuits on arrival. Our usual room was booked so we stayed in a different room. We were disturbed at night by a noisy pump outside the bedroom window (not sure what it was for - maybe water) and the beds were very soft. Felt the room was dated and could do with an upgrade.
• Lu (10/5): -
• Lu (10/5): -
• Tomomi (10/5): 心からリラックス出来た！ - タウポ湖の目の前で、とても癒された！周囲もとても静かで心からリラックスできた！本当にお勧めです。(ガーデンビューではなくレイクビューをお勧め！) オーナーさんの気遣いもとても素晴らしかった！是非また利用したい！ なし。
• Aidan mile (2/5): - near the water
• Sandrine (10/5): Fantastic lakeside stay - The location right on the lake was absolutely stunning, and Bron and Anthony the hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything we needed was provided, from convenient amenities to a great barbecue setup. The highlights of our stay were borrowing the kayaks for a paddle on the lake, and enjoying a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear water. We'd love to come back —next time to try the SUP on the lake! Nothing at all!
• DEREK (10/5): Just great with perfect hosts in Ant and Bron - Location 12 out of 10! Everything on hand and view fabulous! We wished to have stayed longer.
• Antony (9/5): Beautiful rustic feeling spot on lakes edge - Beautiful location, all rooms a stones throw from lakes edge. Super freindly hours, all basic needs catered for Nothing we didn't like. Its an older place so you need to accept that.
• Joan (9/5): Charming cottage in Taupo - It was an old style cottage with a lot of charm. The owners were super attentive and helpful. Nice views of lake Taupo. Nothing
• Rashida (10/5): - The host was very friendly and helpful. Seeing my elderly mom, she made arrangement to change another unit which is more accessible. The delicious handmade cookies is a nice personal touch.
• Marcin (8/5): -
• HongXia (10/5): 超级美景绝佳位置梦想之家！ - 客服很热情，非常好👍 请继续保持！非常美好！
• Nadine (9/5): -
• siobhan (8/5): Enjoyable! - Beautiful spot on the lake to just sit back and take it all in.
• sylvie (8/5): Calme et jolie vue - Lodge confortable et propre avec une vue directe sur le lac. Très calme. Accueil sympathique. Le lave linge, situé dans une buanderie, est commun à plusieurs lodges et ne peut fonctionner qu’avec de l’eau froide.
• Paul (10/5): It’s not the Ritz—it’s better than that! - Absolute waterfront. Clean, comfortable, incredibly relaxing. Anthony and Bron are warm, charming hosts. N/A. It was all good.
• Jan (6/5): - Vriendelijke eigenaren. De accomodatie ligt aan een drukke we, niet alle huisjes hebben het meeruitzicht en het beperkte aantal dat het wel heeft, heeft de badkamer buiten het huisje. Dat betekent middel in de nacht je aankleden om buiten naar de wc te gaan. De waterpomp staat achter het raam van het huisje nummer 5 en dat is behoorlijk vervelend ‘s nachts als je wil slapen. De foto’s op de site zijn enigzins misleidend en komen niet helemaal overeen met de werkelijkheid, vooral wat het meeruitzicht betreft.
• Donna (10/5): Relaxing - We stayed in the unit on water so beautiful Nil
• A. (10/5): Unser Aufenthalt war traumhaft, trotz des Wetters. -
• Margaret (9/5): Great - Well as a above we were meet by the staff who were expecting us and had turned on the heating prior to our arrival . As it was cold and we had driven a long way. Although old it was very clean and welcoming. We Really enjoyed that first cup of tea. Well we would have loved to have had a few nights there not only one. Planning for summer so we can enjoy more of the outdoor activities
• Kerry (10/5): What a beautiful little gem of a place! - Right on the shore of the lake. Beautifully appointed chalet. Everything thought through so well. Homey touches like cookies with a note from Bron and Anthony made it extra special and personal. They greeted us with open arms. So warmly. It’s a little gem of a place. I wish we could have stayed longer. Nothing about it jarred.
• Algie (9/5): - Friendly service
• GM (10/5): - Friendly owners, went out if their way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Highly recommend.
• Christina (10/5): - Warm welcome from the hosts and little extras in the accommodation making our stay that bit extra special.
• Raghunathan (8/5): - Had a very good overnight stay at this property with my family. Anthony had kept the heat pump on and the entire place was warm upon arrival. Very comfortable bedding with electric blankets on all. Definitely recommend.
• Ilmars (10/5): Awesome little Lake Taupo gem. - The location of this facility is right on the lake, absolutely beautiful. The owners Bron and Anthony could not do enough for our family and gave us fantastic dining recommendations along with really helpful and interesting local info. I didn't like that we could only spend two nights there, a week would have been better!!
• Syed (7/5): -
• Patricia (9/5): A laid back retreat - The hosts are exceptional nothing was too much trouble The location, view from the lounge is amazing The heat pump warms the whole unit.The bathroom 5 steps undercover is exceptionally clean and pleasant with a great shower The location feels miles away from civilization but in reality only 5klm from good shops and eatery. The weather!
• Michael (10/5): Beautiful stay, book this place! - Honestly the entire experience was lovely, from the warm welcome at 8.30pm of the owners, to them setting the heat pump. Beautiful linen, incredibly clean and a great unit which was right in the lakefront. The price was above average for the Taupō area for something similar.
• Dharani (10/5): - Activities and the location, foremost the hospitality was wonderful. Nil
• Brunton (10/5): Few places that you stay at and when it's time to leave you are planning for the next booking to sta - 10 minutes away from city center. Away from wondering traveller's soo perfect when you want to relax in the cabin admiring the lake views. Ant and bron are a major factor for our stay. It's annoying that we didn't start longer. I was told to wear a life jacket with one of their kayaks just in case I drowned.
• Victoria (8/5): Loved the kiwi bach vibe and proximity to the lake - Super friendly helpful hosts, beautiful right by the lake, cosy kiwi bach vibes, yummy home made biscuit treat thank you :) nice and warm even in the winter, our room was warmed prior to our arrival which was awesome! This is more for the hosts because it wasn’t an issue, I forgot to say the bathroom light kept turning off, I’m not sure why.
• Janet (10/5): Lovely to be right on the lake edge and the weather was spectacular. - Everything. Couldn’t fault it
• Catherine (10/5): Fabulous stay with the family. - We went there for a weekend break for my husband and son fishing at Waitahanui River. Great location, accords is very nice, tidy and clean, also great hospitality from the owners, Anthony and Bron. We are lucky to have lake view cottage. We will definitely go back again.
• Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - The bach vibe and the location on the waterfront
• Tonci (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lizma (10/5): Exceptional -
• Batson (8/5): Very good -
• Karen (10/5): Great find - Very clean, very welcoming. Great location and breakfast Nothing
• Bernard (7/5): Good -
• Sonia (9/5): A lovely kiwi batch style place to stay with very welcoming hosts🙂 - Worked really well for our family wanting to stay right next to and play on the lake. Great to have access to kayaks and paddle boards. Staff were lovely and super helpful. Very clean and comfortable. A little cold in the morning but heat pump warmed it up.
• Claire (7/5): Comfortable and great view. - Staff were very helpful and accommodating of our very late check-in and very early check-out. Would have been a superb view if we’d seen it in the light. Bathroom separate to main living room/bedrooms. Living space small for four people.
• Suksant (7/5): Good -
• Chee (8/5): Very good -
• Susan (9/5): For a quaint out of town lakefront stay this would be hard to beat - Set right on the lake edge out of town. Quaint old styled units but we had one of the lake facing units and we sat outside and watched the beautiful sunset before enjoying a walk along the lakefront. Wonderful hosts. On the main highway so truck traffic noise.
• Richard (8/5): We enjoyed our stay and loved the Taupo area. - The location on the lake was wonderful and the owners, Bron and Anthony were welcoming, kind and helpful.
• Catherine (10/5): The perfect place to stay on the lake - We absolutely loved our stay at Waitahanui Lodge and wish we could’ve stayed longer. NZ has the friendliest people in the world and this was no exception. Our hosts greeted us with a warm smile as soon as we arrived and challenged us to take a swim in the lake- which we did! Perfect location with access to the water, and it’s not too far out of town. The rooms were very clean and spacious. Will definitely be back again.
• Helga (10/5): Lovely stay. - Wonderful location, right on the edge of Lake Taupo. Perfect to watch a sunset over the water. Bron and Anthony were very welcoming with great suggestions of places to visit and eat. Very clean and comfortable facilities. Thank you. For our particular unit the bathroom was outside, so not convenient at night. The other units have inside bathrooms.
• Patricia (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful stay, really relaxing and comfortable Host were lovely
• Kate (8/5): Very good -
• Denise (9/5): Superb - Wonderful owners/staff. Loved the old style bach. Great location.
• Andrew (10/5): A hidden gem right on the shore of lake Taupō - We had the perfect little lodge house right on the beach of lake Taupo. Great to see the sunset and be in a tranquil spot. The property was very clean and comfortable and had everything you could need. Bron the host was very welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot for the night. Nothing
• David (10/5): Great stay! - Great location. Has everything you need. Quiet. Good coffee and a very helpful and friendly owner. Maybe screens on the door to prevent the moths coming in but not an issue.
• Hoare (10/5): What a pleasure to be here, plus the setting is fantastic - Lovely welcome and yummy breakfast and treats
• Thomas (10/5): Awesome - The owner was very kind and hospitable. The location of the cottage was excellent, Lake Taupo was right in front of us. I would definitely stay there again. Nothing
• Bruce (9/5): Superb -
• Jiang (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cheng (9/5): We enjoyed the stay here. - Location was beautiful, just by the taupo lake. The building was there since 1932, but it was well maintained with all the modern furniture fitting. The kitchen has all the necessary utensils. The beds are comfy. I will come back again. Cheers. A free welcome cold 🍺 beer!
• Karen (9/5): A beautiful spot to spend a few days. Swim in the lake outside your door or travel up the road to see or do so many thin - The location was superb. Lovely friendly hosts. Just make sure you have beach shoes as the sand is sharp!
• Katharina (9/5): We enjoyed the stay very much - We liked the hole place. Apartment maybe a bit old fashioned but very clean and well equipped. Directly at the lake, with a beautiful view and lots of seating. Even if it was very windy, we spend to hole time outside. The beds are a bit short for tall people. A bit of loud traffic on the road.
• Jacob (8/5): Lake life & relaxing atmosphere - Location: lakefront & direct on the beach . The very friendly owners. Very comfy bed. A little apartment on the beach. Don’t expect very stylish interiors; it’s a bit dated.
• Neith (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stuart (10/5): Amazing. Will be back. - The location was amazing and the hosts very friendly. The accommodation was spotless. Being right on the lake's edge was incredible.
• Erin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Patel (10/5): Everythinh was amazing super efficient and the owners were very friendly. Definitely book this again if we make a trip o -
• Karen (8/5): Rustic lodge with great location - Great spot on Lake Taupo Wonderful staff and amenities Felt very welcome No insulation so lodge was very warm during the day and quite cool at night
• Karen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anthony (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pam (9/5): Superb -
• Ord (8/5): Very good - Lovely place, quiet and fantastic location. Managers were lovely and units were spacious.
• Sheryl (10/5): Excellent location, excellent hosts, very clean and tidy rooms - Loved the location being so close to the lake. Anthony and Bron made our stay even more enjoyable as they are so friendly and obliging. The little extra touches were appreciated.
• Roseanna (9/5): Anthony and Bronne were fabulous hosts with a welcoming and friendly nature that made us feel so at home. They really ca - Location location location ! Just 15 mins outside taupo, it’s a beautiful, quiet, idyllic find right on the water front with stunning views of the lake and a gorgeous afternoon sun that you watch into a sunset. The huts were beautiful and well cared for with a rustic nature that made you feel cozy and comfy. N/A
• Jannah (10/5): Exceptional - Super friendly hosts and perfect set up for families
• Barneyxx97 (10/5): Exceptional -
• Wilson (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cindy (5/5): Passable - Location is good. Staff is good. Very clean and neat. Heat pump was a winner in the cold nights. We have a 6 month old starting to crawl, so it was a bit to small for us and we had a separate bathroom that made it a bit challenging in the cold with her. But other than that is is a good stay
• Lu (9/5): Superb -
• Raja (8/5): Quaint lodge located on the edge of the lake. - Location on the beach, friendly & welcoming hosts. Rooms were a little bit small, and since our stay coincided with winter, the main bedroom was cold as there was no heater.
• Jurawan (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely personal touch Anthony even helped with the smoker for our fish! Mentioned few fishing areas and walks as well Friendly staff with comfortable facilities Nothing! Will visit for Summer!
• Eila (10/5): We enjoyed every moment. - Super clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beauticul location by the Lake Taupo. Noise from the traffic.
• Ataullah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jornryd (7/5): Good -
• Anne (9/5): Superb - Made very welcome, Homemade biscuits were a treat! The location and view were amazing. A little dated.

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