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Whakaipo Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Stunning two-story building with a beautiful garden and a wide entrance.
Surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery, this single-family home offers a serene outdoor space for relaxation.
Relax in a serene garden view room with a large bed, bedside table, and sitting area.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a comfortable seating area and a nearby bedroom.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf, offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$9,998
NT$11,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Room options

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato, 3385

What's nearby

  • Lake Taupō - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beyond India - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bubu Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Whakaipo Lodge

Luxury bed & breakfast near Lake Taupō
Free full breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Whakaipo Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Bicycle tour information, a fish cleaning table, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Whakaipo Lodge boast comforts such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch LED TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles and desks

Languages

English

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NT$4,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Whakaipo Lodge Acacia Bay
Whakaipo Lodge
Whakaipo Acacia Bay
Whakaipo
Whakaipo Lodge Taupo
Whakaipo Taupo
Whakaipo Lodge Taupo
Whakaipo Lodge Bed & breakfast
Whakaipo Lodge Bed & breakfast Taupo

Frequently asked questions

Is Whakaipo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whakaipo Lodge?

As of 2025/7/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whakaipo Lodge on 2025/7/14 start from NT$9,998, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whakaipo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whakaipo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Whakaipo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Whakaipo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 40 per room applies.

Where is Whakaipo Lodge located?

Located in Acacia Bay, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Taupō, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Waikato River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Whakaipo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely warm welcome by our hosts. Great conversation and a wonderful dinner cooked and served to perfection. Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed three nights at the Whakaipo Lodge as part of a 12 day NZ vacation. We have traveled to many countries and stayed and some wonderful venues. My wife and I agree that Whakapio Lodge ranks as our favorite. Angie and Garth are amazing hosts. The room we had was spacious, private, modern, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is not an afterthought but a great home cooked meal. Wine (Garth knows wines) and canapés (by Angie) was a great way to end the day. We opted for a three course dinner one night and it was a great treat. Thank you Garth and Angie for making our stay so memorable!

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing n friendly

Great stay, amazing hosts, beautiful environment with a lovely warm suit. Enjoyed the wine, and excellent breakfast to set us up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just delightful

Amazing all around. Angie and Garth are incredible hosts, the lodge itself is fantastic, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Cute lambs and nice farm area if you want to explore, beautiful walks and biking trails nearby. The food and service was impeccable. We got afternoon tea on arrival, a complimentary glass of wine and delicious breakfast the next morning. I would go back In a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Twoviews, Perth WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angie and Garth have a special arrangement with guests where they serve canapés and drinks every evening in the lounge {with it’s warm log fire}. Gives the opportunity for more conversation and information when touring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tedmonds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were great. The location was excellent and the meals were a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality was above anything I have experienced before. Angie & Garth provided local and country recommendations that were very helpful. We shared a lovely evening with our host and fellow travelers discussing travel and current events. Angie & Garth provided evening appetitizers and wine. We also arranged to have a delicious dinner on site. Breakfast and dinner included foods from their garden and everything was outstanding. I would recommend staying with Angie & Garth.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sublime

Our hosts were superior. They were so generous in spirit and helpful. They made our time with them sublime.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn and Mik, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay with extremely fine folks

Angie and Garth are really fine, intelligent, fun and professional hosts, providing a warm welcome, excellent food and truly top notch conversation. If you like the bed and breakfast experience, you'll love it here. If you are hesitant about the bed and breakfast experience, this will change your mind. You will never be more comfortable than here. Perfect accomodation, great touring recommendations, and a perfect, warm, friendly stay on a beautiful, quiet property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Lisa, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn't have been a better experience!

Angie and Garth served wonderful food and drink, and made our stay wonderful. We would highly recommend this B and B. Great value for dollar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Evi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ich wäre gerne länger geblieben.......

Ein kleines Stück Paradis. EIn wunderschönes und sehr gepflegtes Anwesen und die Gastgeber Angie und Garth sind sehr gastfreundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war einfach nur perfekt, alles mit einheimischen Produkten und vorzüglich zubereitet. Die Gastgeber haben uns viele Informationen mitgegeben und waren sehr unterhaltsam. Diese Unterkunft ist sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whaikapo lodge

Wonderful experience and the hosts could not have been more welcoming and informative. Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent small boutique lodge

Loved everything about our stay but in particular the really friendly and engaging owners Garth and Angie. If you would like to engage with locals then book here. Excellent breakfasts and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner; food, wine and conversation with hosts and fellow guests. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hosts, delicious food and wine, beautiful and peaceful location just outside of Taupo, great trout fishing. Fantastic stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

TAT CHI ARTHUR, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended!

We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything was excellent. Angie and Garth are perfect hosts. We're like staying at friends' home, warm, cozy and clean. We arrived late at night. We were served a glass of wine after checking in. Breakfast was impressive. They even served wine & canapes before dinner. We fed the sheep and the lamb. I'm sure this is the best choice we've made in this trip.

10/10 Excellent

Ant ans Dan, Mt Martha Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most beautiful place we stayed in while in NZ

This was the most beautiful place we stayed in while in New Zealand . The hospitality of our hosts was amazing. From the warm welcome to the chat over canapés and drinks in front of a roaring fire, to the delicous breakfast. Recommendations and bookings made for us for dinner and sailing on the lake were spot on. From when we arrived to the time we left it felt like we were catching up with old friends in a beautiful farmlet setting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great host, wonderful lodge, awesome experience

It was a great experience staying there. The hosts Garth and Angie are so nice. They make sure that your stay cannot be better. I eikl definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idyllic getaway with the best possible hosts!

Garth and Angie have created a small Eden in Whaikapo. If you go to New Zealand and miss this, shame on you. If at all possible, have dinner with them. Angie is a fantastic cook and they are both charming and fascinating dinner companions

10/10 Excellent

Glenys, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extended our stay

Thank you Angie and Garth for sharing your lovely surroundings with us - up to date New Zealand architecture with long views over the garden. The house is well situated into quiet private suites for sleeping and convivial lounge and dining areas for socializing. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed an extra night for the unfinished conversations. It was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to relax and unwind

We really had a fantastic time and found Garth and Angie very hospitable. The room very comfy and clean, Garth and Angie are super helpful and have lots of information of things to do around Taupo. We highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best bnb

There's a reason this place is rated so high! The real highlight was hanging out with the owners, who were only too happy to chat about everything and seem like they were born for the job. Of course the food (mostly homemade) is excellent too, and the rooms etc etc

10/10 Excellent

Chris, New Zealand - Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;