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Whakaipo Lodge

Whakaipo Lodge

Taupo Waikato
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Head out for your next adventure from Whakaipo Lodge, then return to well-earned comfort, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. This luxury bed & breakfast is 25 minutes drive to Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 25 minutes drive to Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

Thrill-seekers will love in-room coffee & tea facilities, relaxing in-room massage, daily housekeeping, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, air conditioning, mini-refrigerator, premium bedding and complimentary high-speed WiFi, secure kit storage and rugged décor. Conveniences include an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board, a desk and bathrobes.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 200 kilometers.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Free full breakfast
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Free reception
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Swimming nearby
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Sailing nearby
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Hunting nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water dispenser
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Fishing nearby
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Skydiving nearby
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Garden
  • Full-service spa
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Spa services on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Total number of rooms - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include 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

Other details

At Whakaipo Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Taupō - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Waikato River - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
A.C. Baths - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Golf Club Taupō - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Huka Falls - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Craters of the Moon - 14.5 km / 9 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course - 14.7 km / 9.2 mi
Taupō Hot Springs - 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
Rock`n Ropes - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Wairakei Geothermal Power Station - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Taupō Airport (TUO) - 23.4 km / 14.5 mi
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 269.6 km / 167.5 mi

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Hotel policies

General

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

1/504 Mapara Road, Taupo, Waikato 3385, New Zealand
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