See all properties

Huka Lodge

5.0 star property
Riverfront lodge in Wairakei with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Huka Lodge

Terrace/patio
Exterior
Junior Suite
Dining
Alex van Heeren Cottage | Water view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Ski passes
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for The Alan Pye Cottage

Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

The Alan Pye Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 325 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Alex van Heeren Cottage

Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Alex van Heeren Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 370 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 King Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

2 outdoor pools
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Pool
Spa
Free parking
Free WiFi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Wairakei Resort Taupo
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
271 Huka Falls Road, Wairakei, 3384

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
  • Free airport shuttle

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

Huka Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupo. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 10
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Tennis
  • Mini golf
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

Huka Lodge is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Huka Lodge
Huka Lodge Taupo
Huka Taupo
Huka Hotel Taupo
Huka Lodge Lodge
Huka Lodge Wairakei
Huka Lodge Lodge Wairakei

Frequently asked questions

Does Huka Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Huka Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Huka Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Huka Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Huka Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Huka Lodge?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Huka Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Huka Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include an outdoor pool and spa services. Huka Lodge also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Huka Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Huka Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.
What's the area around Huka Lodge like?
Huka Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Waikato River and 11 minutes' walk from Huka Falls.

Huka Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beyond exceptional.
latifah, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Liked pretty much everything. Food was amazing.
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Teresa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Teresa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely first class would definitely go back. The food was exceptional and the staff were lovely
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Avi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff service anticipating needs plus quality food and wine.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury at its best
Our third time here and it never disappoints!
Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful place. The staff tried to Make it all about dinner. They gave you the feeling they were looking down at you.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Riverside room was lovely. Property was gorgeous. Loved every precious minute of our stay. Can’t wait to return.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Service - Stunning Surroundings - Beautiful Resort
EbruPınar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic
Amazing! Everything is impeccable. Staff is super helpful. Food delicious. Room comfortable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
We loved our stay and felt very privileged to be able to experience this wonderful Lodge
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous lodge, faultless service.
Huka Lodge lives up to its recommendation as a luxurious but unpretentious lodge in a stunning setting.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine;
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

WOULD GIVE IT 6 OUT OF 5 IF THAT WAS AN OPTION!
PERFECT IN EVERY WAY
Verified Hotels.com guest review