Surrounded by 17 acres of countryside on the banks of the Waikato River, the Huka Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, free airport transportation and a hot tub. It has air-conditioned suites with a private terrace and lovely river views. All suites feature a minibar, an electric kettle and a coffee machine. Each suite has a separate dressing room, bathrobes and slippers. The bathroom includes a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Huka Lodge is just a 10-minute walk from the famous Huka Falls, and a 5-minute drive from Wairakei International Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. You can play a game of croquet, or explore the area using the free mountain bikes. The property also features a library, a terrace and massage services.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 4
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
10.0
High score for Taupo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    the United States the United States
    Stunning property situated on the river that runs from Lake Taupo to the Huka Falls. The main lodge is beautifully appointed and provides seating and dining areas inside and outside. The rooms are equally wonderfully, each having access to a...
  • Paul
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful property just out of town quiet and peaceful.
  • Dan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is an experience of a life time, everything was up to or exceeded our expectations
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Food was exceptional, Location 2nd to none , Accommodation was simply outstanding.
  • Mervyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great breakfast, great location except for the smoke from a nearby bonfire
  • Aisling
    New Zealand New Zealand
    wonderful setting and the room was comfortable, warm and luxurious. The setting is amazing and each room has a view of the river. The service was very attentive and impeccable. We were Meg at the door every time we arrived, our car was parked for...
  • C
    Christopher
    Australia Australia
    Lovely location, great for fishing (but I don’t fish)
  • Jeanne
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Wonderful location, each room is private but with great views. Food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner. Staff were superb, very helpful, responsive and friendly.
  • Feroza
    Australia Australia
    Food was exceptional and having different cultures was also good.
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, very scenic. Wonderful, attentive staff. Excellent meals and catering to individual tastes. Beautiful dining experiences for breakfast, lunch and / or dinner. Top class.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Huka Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • River view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool cover
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Huka Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Huka Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Huka Lodge

  • Room options at Huka Lodge include:

    • Suite
    • Villa
  • Huka Lodge is 2.3 miles from the center of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Huka Lodge on this page.

  • Huka Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Check-in at Huka Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Huka Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Huka Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Huka Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming pool