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Huka Lodge

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Balcony
Restaurant
Living room
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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271 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, 3384
  • Huka Falls
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Craters of the Moon
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

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The price is AU$265
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Wairakei

With a stay at Huka Lodge in Wairakei, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Waikato River. .This luxury lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Huka Falls and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Spa Thermal Park.
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What's nearby

  • Huka Falls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Craters of the Moon - 13 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (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

Adults-only lodge with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast
Huka Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and free minibar items. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Huka Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 7:30 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Huka Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 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

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

latifah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service anticipating needs plus quality food and wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service - Stunning Surroundings - Beautiful Resort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

Idyllic

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

We loved our stay and felt very privileged to be able to experience this wonderful Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous lodge, faultless service.

Huka Lodge lives up to its recommendation as a luxurious but unpretentious lodge in a stunning setting.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Wellington, NZ

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Steve , Raumati Baech NZ

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice lodge beside the mighty Waikato river

Just an over night stay but definitely one return to - great location, accommodation quality and friendly helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

mary, Australia - VIC - Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine;