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Lake Taupo Lodge


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3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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“Lake Taupo Lodge is all about Expectations” Feb 23, 2008 - HRod48
“Not What you Think it is” Jan 20, 2007 - leeandbeau

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Lake Taupo Lodge
41 Mapara Rd Acacia Bay
Taupo 2730
New Zealand
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“Lake Taupo Lodge is all about Expectations”
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HRod48   31 contributions
Wilmington, Delaware
Feb 23, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Lake Taupo Lodge is a "lodge" by New Zealand standards which means that 1) it is hosted by the resident owner 2) guests dine together at a meal prepared by the chef (no menu) 3) there is a "lodge experience" which include a more imitimate atmosphere and setting than a strictly commercial operation.So it really is a question of expectations.... more

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Jan 20, 2007
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Lake Taupo Lodge is nothing like what you see on the website. It is not a lodge, but a bed and breakfast. From the web page you are led to believe it is a lakeside lodge designed by Frank Lloyed Wright with a spa and luxury suites. It is extremely expensive. What we found when we arrived was a house... more

“Great Food, Cozy Spot”
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Nov 16, 2005
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STayed 2 nights in one of the new rooms, which was very large and quite nice, with a deck overlooking the lake. Food was fantastic, service was excellent. Lodge is small, cozy and very one on one oriented. Location is very nice, perched on a hill overlooking the lake. more

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41 Mapara Rd | Acacia Bay, Taupo 2730, New Zealand