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Executive Studio Suite
Executive Studio Suite
LED TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Exterior
Property grounds
Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Serene escape with lush garden views

Surrounded by lush gardens, this luxurious bed & breakfast offers a serene escape with furnished patios and elegant design. Enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, spa services, and thrilling helicopter tours for an unforgettable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1/504 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, RD5, Taupo, Waikato, 3385
  • Place, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Executive Studio Suite

Executive Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Taupō

A luxury stay in Taupō awaits you at Whakaipo Lodge. You'll be 9.4 km (5.9 mi) from Lake Taupō and 10.7 km (6.7 mi) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available for free. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Acacia Bay B&B include Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Waikato River.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Acacia Bay - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • beach near Waikereru Point - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Taupō Museum and Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crafty TROUT Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kinloch General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Baku - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Whakaipo Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Whakaipo Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Taupō bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Whakaipo Lodge offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. This Taupō bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Whakaipo Lodge Acacia Bay
Whakaipo Lodge
Whakaipo Acacia Bay
Whakaipo
Whakaipo Lodge Taupo
Whakaipo Taupo
Whakaipo Lodge Taupo
Whakaipo Lodge Bed & breakfast
Whakaipo Lodge Bed & breakfast Taupo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whakaipo Lodge?

Whakaipo Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Whakaipo Lodge?

Yep, Whakaipo Lodge has a free self car park.

What makes Whakaipo Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Whakaipo Lodge.

Does Whakaipo Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is served at Whakaipo Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whakaipo Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Whakaipo Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whakaipo Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whakaipo Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Whakaipo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible service offered by Garth and Angie. I cannot begin to describe how excellent their attention to detail and attentiveness is. Staying here is truly a lesson in excellent hospitality! They offer excellent food, beautiful grounds, comfy rooms and great guidance to their guests. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible! The hosts, Angie and Bernie were stellar on every level! The accommodations were beautiful and very clean. The breakfasts were bountiful and wholesome. There was such a tension to detail, kindness, and thoughtfulness! We enjoyed every moment of our stay!
Private space to relax!
An unexpected bonus of visiting with the sheep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely warm welcome by our hosts. Great conversation and a wonderful dinner cooked and served to perfection. Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed three nights at the Whakaipo Lodge as part of a 12 day NZ vacation. We have traveled to many countries and stayed and some wonderful venues. My wife and I agree that Whakapio Lodge ranks as our favorite. Angie and Garth are amazing hosts. The room we had was spacious, private, modern, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is not an afterthought but a great home cooked meal. Wine (Garth knows wines) and canapés (by Angie) was a great way to end the day. We opted for a three course dinner one night and it was a great treat. Thank you Garth and Angie for making our stay so memorable!

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Relaxing n friendly

Great stay, amazing hosts, beautiful environment with a lovely warm suit. Enjoyed the wine, and excellent breakfast to set us up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Just delightful

Amazing all around. Angie and Garth are incredible hosts, the lodge itself is fantastic, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Cute lambs and nice farm area if you want to explore, beautiful walks and biking trails nearby. The food and service was impeccable. We got afternoon tea on arrival, a complimentary glass of wine and delicious breakfast the next morning. I would go back In a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Twoviews, Perth WA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angie and Garth have a special arrangement with guests where they serve canapés and drinks every evening in the lounge {with it’s warm log fire}. Gives the opportunity for more conversation and information when touring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tedmonds

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were great. The location was excellent and the meals were a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality was above anything I have experienced before. Angie & Garth provided local and country recommendations that were very helpful. We shared a lovely evening with our host and fellow travelers discussing travel and current events. Angie & Garth provided evening appetitizers and wine. We also arranged to have a delicious dinner on site. Breakfast and dinner included foods from their garden and everything was outstanding. I would recommend staying with Angie & Garth.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karola

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

Sublime

Our hosts were superior. They were so generous in spirit and helpful. They made our time with them sublime.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn and Mik, New York

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

Superb stay with extremely fine folks

Angie and Garth are really fine, intelligent, fun and professional hosts, providing a warm welcome, excellent food and truly top notch conversation. If you like the bed and breakfast experience, you'll love it here. If you are hesitant about the bed and breakfast experience, this will change your mind. You will never be more comfortable than here. Perfect accomodation, great touring recommendations, and a perfect, warm, friendly stay on a beautiful, quiet property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Lisa, Toronto

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

Couldn't have been a better experience!

Angie and Garth served wonderful food and drink, and made our stay wonderful. We would highly recommend this B and B. Great value for dollar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Whaikapo lodge

Wonderful experience and the hosts could not have been more welcoming and informative. Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, sydney

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

Excellent small boutique lodge

Loved everything about our stay but in particular the really friendly and engaging owners Garth and Angie. If you would like to engage with locals then book here. Excellent breakfasts and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner; food, wine and conversation with hosts and fellow guests. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hosts, delicious food and wine, beautiful and peaceful location just outside of Taupo, great trout fishing. Fantastic stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

TAT CHI ARTHUR, Hong Kong

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

Highly recommended!

We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything was excellent. Angie and Garth are perfect hosts. We're like staying at friends' home, warm, cozy and clean. We arrived late at night. We were served a glass of wine after checking in. Breakfast was impressive. They even served wine & canapes before dinner. We fed the sheep and the lamb. I'm sure this is the best choice we've made in this trip.

10/10 Excellent

Ant ans Dan, Mt Martha Victoria

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

The most beautiful place we stayed in while in NZ

This was the most beautiful place we stayed in while in New Zealand . The hospitality of our hosts was amazing. From the warm welcome to the chat over canapés and drinks in front of a roaring fire, to the delicous breakfast. Recommendations and bookings made for us for dinner and sailing on the lake were spot on. From when we arrived to the time we left it felt like we were catching up with old friends in a beautiful farmlet setting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great host, wonderful lodge, awesome experience

It was a great experience staying there. The hosts Garth and Angie are so nice. They make sure that your stay cannot be better. I eikl definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Idyllic getaway with the best possible hosts!

Garth and Angie have created a small Eden in Whaikapo. If you go to New Zealand and miss this, shame on you. If at all possible, have dinner with them. Angie is a fantastic cook and they are both charming and fascinating dinner companions

10/10 Excellent

Glenys, California

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

Extended our stay

Thank you Angie and Garth for sharing your lovely surroundings with us - up to date New Zealand architecture with long views over the garden. The house is well situated into quiet private suites for sleeping and convivial lounge and dining areas for socializing. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed an extra night for the unfinished conversations. It was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, H

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

Great place to relax and unwind

We really had a fantastic time and found Garth and Angie very hospitable. The room very comfy and clean, Garth and Angie are super helpful and have lots of information of things to do around Taupo. We highly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best bnb

There's a reason this place is rated so high! The real highlight was hanging out with the owners, who were only too happy to chat about everything and seem like they were born for the job. Of course the food (mostly homemade) is excellent too, and the rooms etc etc

10/10 Excellent

Chris, New Zealand - Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Evi

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

Ich wäre gerne länger geblieben.......

Ein kleines Stück Paradis. EIn wunderschönes und sehr gepflegtes Anwesen und die Gastgeber Angie und Garth sind sehr gastfreundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstück war einfach nur perfekt, alles mit einheimischen Produkten und vorzüglich zubereitet. Die Gastgeber haben uns viele Informationen mitgegeben und waren sehr unterhaltsam. Diese Unterkunft ist sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017