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Lake Karapiro Lodge

4.5 star property

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Versace Suite | Balcony
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Lakeview Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1829F Tirau Rd, Karapiro, 3484
  • Lake Karapiro
    1 min walk
  • Maungatautari Ecological Island
    14 min drive
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    18 min drive
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Lakeview Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Lakeview Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Sir Tristram Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sir Tristram Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Versace Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Versace Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Breakfast included
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Parking included
Laundry
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (88)
The price is $110
per night
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Kauri Lodge Karapiro

About the neighborhood

Karapiro

Located in Karapiro, Lake Karapiro Lodge is on the riverwalk, a 1-minute drive from Lake Karapiro and 14 minutes from Maungatautari Ecological Island. .This luxury hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set.

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 1 min walk
  • Cambridge Farmers' Market - 14 min drive
  • Wairere Falls - 14 min drive
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 18 min drive
  • Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Honey Shop Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Shire's Rest - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Baker - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alley Cats Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake Karapiro Lodge

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a sauna
Lake Karapiro Lodge offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Karapiro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 125; reservation required

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Communal living room
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 125

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November 01 to April 30

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Lake Karapiro Lodge
Lake Karapiro Lodge Hotel
Lake Karapiro Lodge Karapiro
Lake Karapiro Lodge Hotel Karapiro

Lake Karapiro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing couple hosting an amazing home at an amazing location! One of the best places I've ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view over the lake. Located about 15-20 minutes from Cambridge and 20 minutes from Hobbiton, this was a nice small B&B for our visit. The owner is very friendly and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance, Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a second home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
See you again some time soon!
Wonderful to stay with our hosts. Wonderful property, fabulous views, great conversation and fun with Goldie the beautiful and friendly dog. Fantastic breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Achim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mei, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hospitality! Love Collin and Jane. Room is gorgeous and huge. Incredible view. One of best lodges we’ve ever stayed in, and we have traveled all over the world!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with amazing views. Great hosts. Perfect breakfast. Close to lots of activities eg Waitomo, Tirau, Cambridge, Hobbiton but you need a vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, very well appointed. Beautiful views, quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well laid out with beautiful scenic views. The accommodation was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located at the top of a hill giving amazing views of Lake Karapiro. The room theme was really nice and the owners were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a lovely stay. Stunning views and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Encinitas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful place to stay, we recommend it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jenny, New Zealand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay with friendly hosts. Perhaps it would have been nice to have a cool room on arrival on the hottest day this year, the room had not had the air conditioner turned on, so it did take a while to cool. Blankets were provided to replace the very fluffy duvet which is too heavy for summer, perhaps a lighter summer weight duvet would be better? Over all a very comfortable stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness of the hosts and the interaction with the guests was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia, Palmerston North

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views from unit, friendly hosts and lovely property. A very enjoyable stay! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020