About this property

Beachfront Location: Waitahanui Lodge in Waitahanui offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy water sports facilities. The property features a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout. Comfortable Accommodations: The motel provides family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and lake views. Each room includes a kitchen, washing machine, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, laundry service, and outdoor seating areas. Local Attractions: Located 5 km from Taupo Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Great Lake Convention Centre (13 km) and Huka Falls (18 km). Activities available include skiing, canoeing, cycling, and snorkelling. Guests appreciate the lakes, friendly host, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Rooms with:

    • Terrace

    • Lake view

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Family Room with Lake View
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$11
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$438 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
947 feet²
Private kitchen
Lake view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Barbecue
Terrace
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Radio
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Dressing room
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Alarm clock
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2
US$146 per night
Price US$438
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brunton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    10 minutes away from city center. Away from wondering traveller's soo perfect when you want to relax in the cabin admiring the lake views. Ant and bron are a major factor for our stay.
  • Victoria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Super friendly helpful hosts, beautiful right by the lake, cosy kiwi bach vibes, yummy home made biscuit treat thank you :) nice and warm even in the winter, our room was warmed prior to our arrival which was awesome!
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We went there for a weekend break for my husband and son fishing at Waitahanui River. Great location, accords is very nice, tidy and clean, also great hospitality from the owners, Anthony and Bron. We are lucky to have lake view cottage. We will...
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean, very welcoming. Great location and breakfast
  • Sonia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Worked really well for our family wanting to stay right next to and play on the lake. Great to have access to kayaks and paddle boards. Staff were lovely and super helpful. Very clean and comfortable.
  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Set right on the lake edge out of town. Quaint old styled units but we had one of the lake facing units and we sat outside and watched the beautiful sunset before enjoying a walk along the lakefront. Wonderful hosts.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    We absolutely loved our stay at Waitahanui Lodge and wish we could’ve stayed longer. NZ has the friendliest people in the world and this was no exception. Our hosts greeted us with a warm smile as soon as we arrived and challenged us to take a...
  • Helga
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful location, right on the edge of Lake Taupo. Perfect to watch a sunset over the water. Bron and Anthony were very welcoming with great suggestions of places to visit and eat. Very clean and comfortable facilities. Thank you.
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful stay, really relaxing and comfortable Host were lovely
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the perfect little lodge house right on the beach of lake Taupo. Great to see the sunset and be in a tranquil spot. The property was very clean and comfortable and had everything you could need. Bron the host was very welcoming and helpful....

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From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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