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Huka Lodge

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Boating
Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

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Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 370 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 King Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
271 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, 3384

What's nearby

  • Huka Falls - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Craters of the Moon - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huka Falls - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Embra - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Catch 22 Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast and Fresh Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Huka Lodge

Luxury lodge near Lake Taupo
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a free daily manager's reception at Huka Lodge. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and fishing, at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage or a facial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and mini golf.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and concierge services
  • A gift shop, laundry services and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Private gardens, fridges and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Huka Lodge is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ski passes

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Huka Lodge
Huka Lodge Taupo
Huka Taupo
Huka Hotel Taupo
Huka Lodge Lodge
Huka Lodge Wairakei
Huka Lodge Lodge Wairakei

Frequently asked questions

Does Huka Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Huka Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Huka Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Huka Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Huka Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Huka Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Huka Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Waikato River and Huka Falls. Wairakei International Golf Course and Spa Thermal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Huka Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

latifah

Beyond exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked pretty much everything. Food was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely first class would definitely go back. The food was exceptional and the staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Amazing experience
Top notch. Service was very attentive. Nothing was too difficult. Includes 5 course dinner, lunc (whatever you want) and breakfast. All superb. They even drop you off at beginning of a lovely walk that takes you back to hotel. Expensive but worth it for a special experience. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent staff service anticipating needs plus quality food and wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Luxury at its best
Our third time here and it never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful place. The staff tried to Make it all about dinner. They gave you the feeling they were looking down at you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Top lodge in New Zealand
Wonderful Lodge. Great service, excellent meals and very accommodating. Room was spacious, well equipped, ultra clean with great river view. Definitely returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Riverside room was lovely. Property was gorgeous. Loved every precious minute of our stay. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Over the top in every way
Excellent experience! The lodge is beyond luxurious and the staff were all very attentive. Given the price of our stay one would expect excellence. The food was truly exceptional in presentation, imagination and flavour. The staff were very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

EbruPınar

Excellent Service - Stunning Surroundings - Beautiful Resort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Huka Lodge
Amazing property and service. The 5 course dinner with wine was fantastic. Breakfast was good as well. Short walk to the Huka Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Idyllic
Amazing! Everything is impeccable. Staff is super helpful. Food delicious. Room comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

Perfect
Perfect! There is no words to describe how amazing this hotel is. We have travelled a lot and stayed at dozens of five star hotels but never like this. I highly recommend this !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

二人にとって特別な日を最高に過ごしたいなら。。。ここ！
素晴らしいサービス！全てに心意気が行き届いていて、非の打ち所がない。個人的な要望にも心地よく受け入れてもらえて、感謝です。施設もプライベート感が満載でとても気持ちよく滞在できました。そして、何より夕食が最高です。どれもすばらしい料理でしたが、おねがしたらソムリエがそれぞれの料理に合うワインを持ってきていただいて、料理がさらに引き立ちました！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent
We loved our stay and felt very privileged to be able to experience this wonderful Lodge
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Gorgeous lodge, faultless service.
Huka Lodge lives up to its recommendation as a luxurious but unpretentious lodge in a stunning setting.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Wellington, NZ

Still New Zealand's best
The setting beside the river, the perfectly tended grounds with the green and white motif, the Lodge and the suites - all deserve the highest rating. We really enjoy having a choice of dining spaces and this time we were splendidly set up in the Library for dinner and in the spectacular outdoor "green room" for lunch. The staff are without exception helpful, charming and often fun.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

What a relaxing place!!!
We love and enjoy our stay at the Huka Lodge, I'm always a hotel snob and this hotel is living up its standard. All the staff are very accommodating and polite. I could stare at the river view for ages! No wonder The Queen has come here 4 times!!! We had a hiccup with running out of hot water at night and we had to shower in other room, I usually would get very grumpy with it as this would not be expected with the price we are paying, but because everyone has been very nice to us, we were happily put up with it. We were then offered a discount on our bill at the end.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve , Raumati Baech NZ

The Best of The Best, a Dream Location.
Absolutely the most opulent resort I have ever stayed in and I have stayed in luxury resorts all over the world. Although the cost of a room is in the upper bracket it was worth every penny, we are desperate to return.