Stayed here for a night in April, very nice place. Not centrally located in Taupo but we were in hire car anyway. Had twin beds which were comfortable, television was a bit small. Room opened out onto a patio area which the sun hit in the morning and very nice to wake up to. Bathroom was clean and good water... more

Disappointed with this hotel, especially the bedroom and bathroom size. Built in 1885 it has been renovated but part of that process has been inserting a minute bathroom into the bedroom. Consequently the wash basin is UK cloakroom size and the bedroom is not large enough for the double bed ( actually 2 3footers put together. Drawer space? Only the... more

We booked this hotel last minute, on route to it, so weren't really sure what to expect... The hotel itself has been tastefully restored recently. We paid an extra $10 per room for a lake view - it's worth noting that the lake is someway away though (though you can see it!) It's also worth noting that the Hotel is... more

This hotel is lovely to look at - but rooms are very small - bathrooms even more so! We had three staying in the room so really didn't appreciate the glass door to the bathroom! Nice bar/ bistro - dissapointed the main restaurant wasn't open - we were there in peak season too! more

Probaly best described as a 'boutique hotel'. Modern, fashionable, small rooms. The staff were brilliantly friendly. The bar was good and the meals served up were of good quality. Unfortunately they didn't see fit to open the restaurant because it was mid-week (they only open at weeekends out fo season) even though the hotel was full (Lions tour - but... more