Whakaipo Lodge
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Whakaipo Lodge
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato, 3385, New Zealand
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With a stay at Whakaipo Lodge in Taupo (Acacia Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. This luxury bed & breakfast is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Free parking
Ideal location
Sparkling clean
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Amenities
Hiking
Massage room
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Airport drop-off
Tour and ticket booking service
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Luggage storage
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Property Description
With a stay at Whakaipo Lodge in Taupo (Acacia Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. This luxury bed & breakfast is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
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5/5
OutstandingCleanliness5.0
Amenities5.0
Location5.0
Service5.0
All 42 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Taupo Airport
(18.5 km)
Landmarks: Tukairangi Gallery Ross Palmer Potter
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Whakaipo Bay
(1.5 km)
Landmarks: Whakaipō Bay Recreation Reserve
(1.7 km)
Landmarks: Acacia Bay Garden Centre
(4.4 km)
Landmarks: Great Lake Holiday Park
(5.3 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
3
Tongariro Suite
1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Towels
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3
Studio Suite
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Guest Reviews
5/5
Outstanding
42 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness5
- Amenities5
- Location5
- Service5
Average for similar properties in Taupo
AI Summary
Whakaipo Lodge provides comfortable, well-equipped rooms with cozy beds and attention to detail. Guests appreciate the delicious breakfast and charming hosts. The peaceful rural setting offers a tranquil escape.
Peter S
January 13, 2025
Our hosts Garth and Angie, were wonderful. Extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about the area and the culture. Delicious breakfasts prepared by Angie—fresh baked bread which was terrific. Garth is a talented barista. Beds very comfortable. Decor very tasteful. All needs provided for. We enjoyed feeding their sheep as well! Garth picked us up in Aukland and we had a very informative and entertaining ride to Taupo with him. Learned a tremendous amount about NZ Highly recommend!
Guest User
February 27, 2025
We two stayed with Angie and Garth for two nights to take in their Summer Concert, which was a fantastic event on Whakaipo's sunny lawn and garden. On arrival Angie and Garth were effusive with their welcome into their lovely home and showed us to our well-equipped suite. Everything was catered for, including cheeses and snacks in our fridge. Dinner was not included in our package, but A&G invited us to the local pub (The Fish in Acacia Bay) for pizzas with them. We truly felt part of the family when introduced to their friends at The Fish. (btw - the pizzas at The Fish are amazing and the rest of the menu is pretty damned good too.) Breakfast is an event at Whakaipo with Garth's excellent coffee, beautiful meusli, youghurt, fruit, pastries, etc. And hot bacon and eggs on request with home-made toast. Angie and Garth go the extra mile! We thoroughly recommend Whakaipo.
Guest User
February 23, 2025
Exceptional place to stay near Lake Taupo. Garth and Angie are exceptionally welcoming and eager to provide hints and tips to make the most of your stay. The day we arrived happened to coincide with a visit from Angie's Mum who emigrated to NZ from the North East of England not far from where I was born and raised. so we had a very pleasant chat over the pre-dinner canapes served in the lounge. Dinner, prepared by Angie with a flight of wines curated by Garth was delightful. Set in quiet surrounds the Lodge is beautifully presented and very comfortable. Excellently hosted and well worth a visit.
Guest User
February 17, 2025
The Whakaipo Lodge is an absolute treasure located in Taupo. The room is extremely comfortable and with hosts like Garth and Angie, unbeatable. We had a blast sharing time with both of them, who made us feel completely at home in their wonderful place. Breakfast was a real treat and having both of them provide tips of what to visit and even things to see during our further travels was fantastic. We even got a kick out of watching them chase the broken out sheep back into their fenced area. The level of detail to their guests needs makes the Whakaipo Lodge one of the very best places that we stayed at during our holiday in New Zealand and we would highly recommend it to everyone staying close to Taupo and the surrounding area. Thanks so much to the both of you, Robert & Waltraud, from Germany.
Guest User
February 16, 2025
My husband and I stayed at Whakaipo Lodge for three nights. The accommodations are comfortable and homelike. Angie is a fabulous cook, and we had the pleasure of dining with Angie and Garth one evening. (Be sure to request the Pavlova for dessert!). On the nights we had other dinner plans, we had drinks and appetizers with our hosts, and learned so much about the area of Lake Taupō, and their lives there. They had great recommendations for how to fill our free time, arranging a beautiful boat trip on Lake Taupo, and directing us to the Opepe Reserve, an ancient forest of amazing trees, and the cacophony of cicadas and bird song. (We’d been a bit skeptical about that forest walk, because Garth had raved about it so much, but he did NOT oversell it!). Our breakfasts were delicious, with freshly made pastries, yogurt, fruit from their gardens, and cooked options. The Lodge setting is peaceful and tranquil, and Garth and Angie could not have been more welcoming.
Guest User
January 18, 2025
Angie and Garth are such welcoming hosts. They made us feel right at home and gave great advice on the area and its many attractions. We were treated to delicious homemade breakfast, many of their recipes can be found on their website. No hesitation in recommending their home as a wonderful place to stay
Wanderer789801
December 24, 2024
Angie and Garth were amazing hosts during my husband’s and I’s recent stay. From delicious breakfasts, great conversations, canapés and wine in their stunning garden - everything was just fabulous. And then feeding their adorable sheep was the cherry on top. They even came to came to cheer me on at my IM 70.3 World Championship race and got up before dawn to make us race morning breakfast. They provided wonderful recommendations during and after our stay, too. Cannot recommend this B&B and the hosts any more!
Michellecarolle
November 30, 2024
Angie and Garth were warm and generous hosts who made us feel like welcome friends rather than guests. Our room was very spacious and comfortable and the breakfasts and dinner were delicious. Definitely a highlight of our trip to New Zealand!
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Massage room
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Tour and ticket booking service
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Luggage storage
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Room service
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Massage room
Hiking
Body care
Kayaking
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Parasailing
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Activities
Fishing
Eco tours
Off-site
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Safety & Security
First aid room
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–18:00
Check-out: 07:30–11:00
Child Policies
Children 12 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1998
- Renovated: 2013
- Number of Rooms: 2
With a stay at Whakaipo Lodge in Taupo (Acacia Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp. This luxury bed & breakfast is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch LED televisions and DVD players are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch LED televisions and DVD players are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.