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Huka Lodge

5.0 star property
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Junior Suite
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Alex van Heeren Cottage | Water view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
271 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, 3384
  • Huka Falls
    11 min walk
  • Spa Thermal Park
    3 min drive
  • Wairakei International Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Taupo (TUO)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

The Alan Pye Cottage

  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Alex van Heeren Cottage

  • 370 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 King Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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 Taupo 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Craters of the Moon - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (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 spa tubs and free breakfast
Huka Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

2 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 spa tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. 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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bike rentals
  • Fishing
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Spa services
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski passes
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8:00 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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. 28 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 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

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;

10/10 Excellent

A&J STAY, AUCKLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WOULD GIVE IT 6 OUT OF 5 IF THAT WAS AN OPTION!
PERFECT IN EVERY WAY