This place was definitely one of the best (if not the best) place in 3 weeks touring aroundNZ. It was certainly the cleanest and best-kept. The views were amazing, the rooms wonderful....really can find nothing to complain about. The hosts are professional yet friendly and welcoming and there are so many nice touches - home made chocolates in a small... more

I have just returned from the two week trip to NZ, one of which was in the luxury accommodation which you had blessed me with for entering your competition a while back. I went with my sister who lives in Australia, and has done so for the past 28 years, without ever visiting NZ until now. Thanks to you, I... more

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Our stay was so relaxing we didn't want to leave. We stayed 2 nights and had the dinner on the first night. The 4 course dinner was amazing to say the least, and would definitely recommend it to anyone staying here. The hosts are so friendly and make you feel at home, plus the little... more

I can't believe the Chalet Eiger has a 5 star rating. We got a reduced price via wotif.com.au and were given the hard word when we arrived from the owners that "you get what you paid for" . Well we paid $245 per night and got the ground floor room near the garage with no bath or tv. I suggest... more

My wife and I spent 2 wonderful nights in February 2008 at this magic house built by the charming hosts Hea Min and Emil with every little detail taken care of down to the different programmed lighting moods in the bedroom and the luxurious bathrooms.The setting is superb with fantastic views over Lake Taupo from this lovely elevated position.We had... more

Lovely house, great views, fantastic hosts and fabulous food - can recommend Chalet Eiger to everyone. more

Chalet Eiger was the best experience we had in New Zealand. Emil and Hea Min were outstanding hosts--they not only helped us navigate our way through the sights of New Zealand, they also took great care of us. Their home is gorgeous. It has a beautiful view of Lake Taupo and allows you to really enjoy the serene country side.... more

We were lucky enough to stay for four nights at Chalet Eiger on our month long trip round NZ and they were fabulouse. Our hosts Emil and Hei Min have the most beutiful home in an amazing location above Acacia Bay looking over the lake to Taupo and Mt Taughara. The rooms are modern, immaculately clean, superbly comfortable and with... more

We were spending our holidays from 1st week of February 2006 in NZ and stay the entire time in the wonderful situated Chalet Eiger with million-Dollar-View on the lake taupo ant Mount taughara which I painted (watercolor) a number of times. From Chalet Eiger as our base residence we made excursions to the sites of New Zealand, White Island, wellington... more