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Waitahanui Lodge

116 State Highway 1, Taupo, NZ

9.2 guest rating· 135 reviews

About this hotel

Lakefront Property with Water Sports Facilities

Scenic Views and Outdoor Activities

Enjoy lake views, a private beach area, and activities like skiing, snorkeling, and canoeing. Relax along the beachfront and take in the picturesque surroundings.

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Dining Options

Each room comes with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests can indulge in an à la carte or continental breakfast while enjoying the serene atmosphere.

Book your stay at Waitahanui Lodge now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure amidst nature's beauty.

Rooms & rates

Family Room with Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 99 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Family Room with Lake View

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Room with Lake View

Sleeps 3 · 88 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Mini golf
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Bowling
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  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Pub crawls
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Terrace
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site

Location

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116 State Highway 1, Taupo, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.2135 reviews

+ Beautiful location+ Friendly service+ Comfortable accommodations+ Helpful hostsShared bathroom access for some roomsMixed feelings about room views
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.6
Location9.7
Room Quality9.1
Amenities8.7
Value for Money9.1

Overall a good experience.

8.0

I liked the friendly, helpful staff and the closeness to places to go fishing.

There could have been a heater in the bathroom which was cold to use at night.

Kevin · NZ · 2026-07-21

Pleasant.Very kind helpful owners.

10.0

Cosy.Old style.Spacious.

Nothing

Mark · NZ · 2026-07-05

Would stay again

9.0

The hosts are lovely and the room is great and original. Very clean and very comfortable. The views are incredible. We only stayed one night.

Tegan · AU · 2026-06-30

Loved our stay, beds were comfortable and lake view was awesome, so peaceful.

8.0

We had a lakefront room, sitting outside in the morning looking over the lake was stunning.

It was in a great location, easy to find 👍

Debbie · NZ · 2026-06-08

Guest review

10.0

Absolutely amazing, right on the lake, peaceful, super comfy beds, super clean, fabulous hosts.

sarah · NZ · 2026-05-17

Wish we had more time to stay longer.

10.0

Charming cottage on the lake. We only stayed one night but this is definitely a place to stay for a few days. Host walked us to our cottage, very attentive and available if we needed (which we didn’t - everything we needed was provided). Great value as well!

Catherine · US · 2026-05-14

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.