Experience world-class service at Whakaipo Lodge

Situated 38 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Whakaipo Lodge offers a garden, a shared lounge and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. A fridge and kettle are also available. A terrace is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Whakaipo Lodge. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 38 km from the accommodation, while Great Lake Convention Centre is 11 km away. Taupo Airport is 18 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
High score for Taupo

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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast and hosts really good. Room comfortable and private
  • Juliet
    Australia Australia
    Exceptional hospitality, beautiful home cooked breakfast and canapés on arrival using local produce. Certainly not cheap but warm and welcoming and certainly for overseas visitors a memorable authentic New Zealand experience.
  • Keith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Whakaipo Lodge was a superb place to stay in every way. The owners, Garth & Angie went beyond the call to make our stay memorable & easy to highly recommend from the welcome, to the pre dinner drinks & canapes, the sharing of local knowledge &...
  • A
    Amanda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    lovely facilities, an amazing meal and very helpful hosts
  • Alanis
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, comfortable and fabulous. Felt very high end

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whakaipo Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Whakaipo Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let Whakaipo Lodge know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Whakaipo Lodge

  • Room options at Whakaipo Lodge include:

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Bicycle rental
    • Make up services
    • Body scrub
    • Facial treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Body treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Waxing services
  • Check-in at Whakaipo Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Whakaipo Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Whakaipo Lodge is 4.3 miles from the centre of Taupo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.