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In Taupo (Acacia Bay)

With a stay at Whakaipo Lodge in Taupo (Acacia Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. This 5-star bed & breakfast is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Taupo Museum and Art Gallery.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.

At Whakaipo Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch LED televisions and DVD players are provided, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lake Taupo - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Taupo i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Taupo Marina and Boat Ramp - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Taupo Museum and Art Gallery - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Spa Thermal Park - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Golf Club Taupo - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Huka Falls - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Waipahihi Botanical Gardens - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Craters of the Moon - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Wairakei International Golf Course - 14.7 km / 9.2 mi
Taupo Hot Springs - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley - 16.5 km / 10.2 mi
Three Mile Bay - 17.4 km / 10.8 mi
Four Mile Bay - 18 km / 11.2 mi
Five Mile Bay - 18 km / 11.2 mi

The preferred airport for Whakaipo Lodge is Taupo (TUO) - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi

Amenities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Mountain biking nearby
Free full breakfast
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Free reception
Secured bicycle storage
Free WiFi
Library
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Bicycle tour information
Garden
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Fireplace in lobby
Terrace
Bicycle rentals on site

Guest Reviews

Check in and important information

Check In

3:00 PM

Check Out

11:00 AM

Instructions

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per room (one-way)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Policies

Know Before You Go

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).