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Boasting a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively set in Taupo, 31 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 31 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This lodge has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Absolutely amazing stay. The oven was easy to start and heat the lodge. The food provided was delicious and homemade. Alli was super kind. We had a great stay

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9.7
Exceptional
49 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

Set in Taupo, 38 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 38 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, mountain views, and access to a sauna and a hot tub. What a wonderful experience. We loved everything about this place, The food, the hosts and the fabulous view! Exceptionally comfortable place. Well done Roband Karen!

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9.6
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
US$417
per night

Situated in Taupo, Lake Taupo Lodge features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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 minibar are also available, as well as a kettle. The Lodge is absolutely lovely, incredibly comfortable beds, spacious rooms, wonderful ensuite wiht bath tub that has views, grounds are beautiful. the entire team is freindly, helpful and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. It's an elegant and refined choice with a personal touch thats not found in large hotels. The breakfast was perfect, fresh, quality, beautifully cooked, stunningly presented and the coffee is also great. The location is lovely, quiet, relaxing and picture perfect.

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9.5
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
US$617
per night

Whakaipo Lodge has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Taupo, 38 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park.

The lodge offers a terrace.

Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 38 km from Whakaipo Lodge, 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. The location was 10 minute drive from the centre of Taupo, breakfast was excellent. Angie and Garth were incredibly friendly giving us help with places to eat and all around the local area. Despite the cold weather in New Zealand for summer we had a fire in the lodge to keep us warm.

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9.3
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
US$376
per night

Set on 17 acres of countryside on the banks of the Waikato River, Huka Lodge boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, free airport transfers and a spa pool. It offers air-conditioned suites with a private terrace and lovely river views. Amazing views, super friendly staff, michelin quality food, great lodges and amenities

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9.8
Exceptional
32 reviews
Price from
US$2,669
per night

Offering garden views, River Birches in Turangi offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Beautiful place and a very warm welcome. Lovely stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
US$535
per night

A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available at the property. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving Cantonese, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The Chalet itself is beautiful, located in a quiet scenic area just outside of Taupo. Nina was a wonderful host, attended to our every need and had great recommendations. Breakfast was full, cook to order and everything fresh.

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9.9
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
US$434
per night

Located in Turangi, 48 km from Mount Ruapehu, and Taranaki Falls reachable within 48 km, Turangi Leisure Lodge offers a terrace, a spa and wellness centre and free WiFi.

The lodge offers a children's playground. Awesome house, great kitchen. Covered car park. There's complimentary access to a spa and minigolf, but we didn't have time to test both.

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8.5
Very good
3,223 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Set in Turangi in the Waikato region and Mount Ruapehu reachable within 48 km, The Quarters offers accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking.

Hiking, skiing and fishing are possible within the area, and the lodge offers ski storage space. One of the nicest rooms I’ve stayed in (and I travel a lot!)

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8.7
Fabulous
169 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Tongariro Lodge is located in 22 acres of secluded grounds, surrounded by a beautiful garden landscape and along the banks of Tongariro River.

Tongariro Lodge Restaurant specializes in traditional New Zealand dishes, guests enjoy meals by an open fire. Great lodge with chalets in very nice surroundings. The restaurant at the lodge was very nice for breakfast and dinner. Staff was very helpful. They organized a day of fly fishing for us and helped us with transportation to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

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8.6
Fabulous
699 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

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