Welcome to Whakaipo Lodge
Memories to Cherish. "Whakaipo" in Te Reo Maori means "to court, woo, treat with affection, cherish".
You will cherish your time at Whakaipo Lodge, a boutique bed & breakfast lodge perfectly positioned close to Taupo and the lake, while providing an idyllic, secluded sanctuary away from it all.
Whakaipo Lodge is proudly Carbon Neutral.
Stunning location, boutique accommodation & fabulous food. Your hosts, Garth & Angie, are passionate wine and food enthusiasts. So sit back, relax in style and enjoy an authentic New Zealand boutique lodge experience.
Lake Taupo is undoubtedly one of the most beautifully unique places in New Zealand. Boasting the largest freshwater lake in Australasia and, with Tongariro National Park, offers some of very the best hiking and mountain biking in the world.
If it’s relaxation-only exercises for you, then Lake Taupo’s abundant thermal hot pools, great gourmet cafes, fabulous boutique shopping and gentle strolls beneath the gaze of our spectacular mountain ranges will surely fit the bill. Check out Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert Fundraiser, 22nd Feb 2025.
What makes your stay so special
Your Whakaipo experience includes welcome afternoon tea/espresso coffee, evening glass of fine NZ wine or award-winning, local craft beer & delicious canapés or tasting platter, gourmet 3-course breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. A truly exceptional food and beverage experience.
Multi-award winning Whakaipo Lodge showcases authentic New Zealand architecture, secluded and hidden within park like gardens, filled with native birdsong. We are proudly climate positive and one of New Zealand’s regenerative tourism leaders.
With only two suites you will enjoy exceptional hospitality & friendly, attentive service from Garth & Angie, tailored just for you. Book your stay now and experience why this is one of NZ's most awarded B&Bs and a TripAdvisor 2024 Best of the Best Award recipient.
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