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 curtains

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 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

Lakeview Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds

Sir Tristram Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Versace Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Lake Karapiro Lodge

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and sauna
Along with a sauna, this smoke-free hotel has Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fridge in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and dry cleaning are on-site.
Lake Karapiro Lodge offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer and free 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 on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot 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.

During your stay at Lake Karapiro Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Lake Karapiro. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Lake Karapiro and 14 minutes by car from Maungatautari Ecological Island
Lake Karapiro Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Lake Karapiro Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Karapiro hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 125

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 November and close on 30 April.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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