Our highest praise and recommendation for Ambleside. Hosts Pat and Russ provide accommodation of exemplary standard with magnificent views from the bedroom and sitting room balcony. Their willingness to provide expert advice on the local area ensured that we had the most wonderful stay in the time that we were in Taupo. If you intend walking in Tongariro National Park,... more

We had two nights at Ambleside with Pat and Russ who were the perfect hosts. They made us feel so welcome and gave us lots of advice on excursions so that we could maximise our short time at Taupo. Our room, with private sitting room and balcony, had a wonderful view of the lake and it was a lovely place... more

We stayed for five days at the Ambleside B&B. Our hosts Russ and Pat could not have been more accomodating. We had a lovely room with an attached sitting room with a great view of Lake Taupo from the balcony. My husband was competing in Ironman New Zealand and both Pat and Russ made our stay a pleasure. Pat is... more

We stayed in the Lake Suite for 3 nights in November 06 and can do little better than to paraphrase our comments in their guest book. A truly lovely suite with every comfort and fantastic views from our own balcony whilst being looked after by the loveliest, kindest ,friendliest and most generous hosts in New Zealand. more

Beautiful location, delicious breakfast and cakes and delightful hosts. more