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Huka Lodge

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Boating
40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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271 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, 3384
  • Spa Thermal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Craters of the Moon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Taupo (TUO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
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About this property

Huka Lodge

5-star Wairakei lodge with restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, spa services, and a business center.
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 hot 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.
Huka Lodge features 2 hot tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center. This luxury lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Huka Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Ski passes

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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;