Top 10 Lodges in Waikato Region, New Zealand

June 13, 2023 Florencio Paulino

Discover the best Lodges in Waikato Region, North Island including Central Motor Lodge, Lake Taupo Lodge, Anglers Lodge, Chalet Eiger, Kauri Lodge Karapiro, Coastal Motor Lodge, La Casa Te Puru Lodge, Pacific Harbour Villas, The House With No Nails, Country Lodge Kinloch.
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1. Central Motor Lodge

362 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300 New Zealand
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 79 reviews

Central Motor Lodge

Central Motor Lodge and Conference Centre is Morrinsville's newest, upmarket motel, offering apartment-style accommodation in rural Waikato, ideal for family holidays and for the discerning business traveller. Our complex is renowned for providing quality accommodation at realistic rates. Central Motor Lodge & Conference Centre has 14 spacious, smoke free motel units, all with hi speed WiFi connection and 22-channel TV including Freeview HD plus digital 5 Sky digital channels. You will find all our impeccable rooms and stylish suites appointed in the finest of decor. Choose from a standard, superior or executive rooms.

A very nice place to stay

Reviewed By Lynda B

We stay here every time we travel north (from Wellington) to visit family in the Waikato. The Motor Lodge is consistently clean and well maintained. Jan and David are lovely hosts and nothing is too much trouble. This trip (mid January 2022) we were in unit 15 for four nights. My sister stayed in unit 8 for two nights during our stay. Unit 15 was a studio right at the back of the property. It's very big for a studio, we were very happy with it. My sister was very impressed with the quietness of her room, even though it's on a main road there is virtually no traffic noise at all. We were required to show our vaccine passes at the office which we all very happily did. We'll definitely be staying here again when we next visit my family. Thank you Jan and David.

2. Lake Taupo Lodge

41 Mapara Road Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
Excellent
90%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 395 reviews

Lake Taupo Lodge

Lake Taupo Lodge offers 5 star luxury accommodation with dinner by arrangement. The focus is on gracious living and the six guest suites are luxurious examples of world class accommodation.This award winning, luxury bed & breakfast lodge is a designer’s delight. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, it is set within magnificent landscaped gardens overlooking beautiful Lake Taupo and the mountains.Lake Taupo Lodge prides itself in the care and attention that we put into our guests. From the moment you arrive you can relax and let us look after you in style and comfort.This is a large (10,000 sqm) multi faceted property with each room having its own lounge area as well as the large main lounge and dining areas.

Outstanding!

Reviewed By jonotheref

Gary and Shirley were outstanding hosts and we loved being treated like royalty. The lodge has incredible views of the lake and the gardens are a joy to spend time in. We loved our stay so much and our room was clean and luxurious. This was truly a five star experience and we would so like to come back again.

3. Anglers Lodge

1446 Colville Road Amodeo Bay, Coromandel 3584 New Zealand
Excellent
91%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 76 reviews

Anglers Lodge

Nestled in a private, sheltered valley, surrounded by lush native bush, bounded by a clear stream and looking out on some of New Zealand's most spectacular coastal scenery, you will find Anglers Lodge. Stay with us and experience the magic of the Coromandel. Go fishing and be amazed how easy it is. Play in the pool, beach or bush then just relax and watch the sun set over the Hauraki Gulf. Only 17km north of historic Coromandel town.

A coromandel gem

Reviewed By thelevins1

Immaculate property with very helpful friendly staff. Very clean well maintained units heated bathroom floor comfy bed and well equiped kitchen Nice swimming pool and covered BBQ AREA. Well located to explore further afield. Would highly recommend.

4. Chalet Eiger

534 Gillespie Place Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
Excellent
99%
Good
1%
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5 based on 73 reviews

Chalet Eiger

Chalet Eiger offers luxury accommodation in a tranquil environment with lake and mountain views. Chalet Eiger’s location makes it perfectly situated for easy access to the many activities in the surrounding area. The Kiwi-influenced cuisine utilizes home grown and locally sourced produce with an excellent selection of New Zealand wines.

First class hospitality deserving of five star rating

Reviewed By Mel W

Nina was an amazing host, very knowledgeable of local attractions and activities. Very welcoming and felt like a home away from home. Accomodation very spacious, comfortable and excellent view over Lake Taupo, nothing to fault. Breakfast is first rate and cooked to order. We fell in love with the clan - Rufus and Bella the dogs and Floyd the cat. Thankyou so much for the best and most memorable stay, we will definitely stay again.

5. Kauri Lodge Karapiro

957 Taotaoroa Road Karapiro, Cambridge 3496 New Zealand
Excellent
96%
Good
4%
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5 based on 113 reviews

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Kauri Lodge is situated 13 kms from Cambridge New Zealand in the lovely Karapiro farming district. Your hosts, David and Shona McLennan, have enjoyed visitors from all over the world and New Zealand, and will do their best to make sure your stay in the Waikato is a memorable and enjoyable experience. We are close to our lovely LAKE KARAPIRO, home of our Olympic Rowers, and also popular for water skiing, swimming, kayaking, jet-boating, river cruises and fishing. It is a short drive from Kauri Lodge to HOBBITON of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Cambridge is a beautiful "town of trees" and has many attractions including cafes and restaurants. An approximate one hour drive takes you to the famous WAITOMO CAVES, Raglan beach on the west coast, Mt Maunganui on the east coast, or to ROTORUA. We have a two bedroom apartment and also a studio unit at Kauri Lodge. Each bedroom in the apartment has a queen and a single bed, plus there is a single bed in the lounge. There is a very large private guest lounge, kitchen/dining area and a deck to enjoy the sunsets from. The studio unit has a queen bed and kitchen/dining/lounge (it is a different part of the farm from the apartment). There are impressive views of our farm and the Waikato Countryside and a deck where you can also enjoy a private BBQ. A short walk can take you to a beautiful native bush reserve. We offer Bed & Breakfast or you can just rent the apartment as a holiday home. We welcome children, and pets are also welcome by arrangement.

Lots of space, nice views, close to Hobbiton

Reviewed By MickeyBinOz

This place has a very nice feel to it, it's on a farm, unfortunately we didn't have time to look around much, beautiful views though, close to Hobbiton. Friendly host, lots of pets greeting us when we arrived. A very spacious two-bedroom apartment. Loved the bathroom with the heat lamps, excellent shower! Felt really at home there in the comfy bed.

6. Coastal Motor Lodge

608 Tararu Rd PO Box 226, Thames SH 25 New Zealand
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 188 reviews

Coastal Motor Lodge

Coastal Motor Lodge is a four star Motel located at the gateway of the magnificent Coromandel Peninsula. Accommodation is set amongst beautiful lush grounds directly opposite the Hauraki Gulf and provides a range of quality accommodation including elevated sea view studio chalets, family room, access rooms and budget style cottages.

Great stay

Reviewed By LEANNEL78

Finally found a motel in Thames that is nice. Good location. Great bed and pillows, very clean. Easy parking and only three minutes from town . Across the road from the beach. The only down sides were, the room heater didn’t work and it was very cold night, luckily the motel sitter found a portable heater that solved the problem. There was also an uncomfortable toilet seat that did not fit the toilet in our room. Minor things. We will definitely be back now that we do not have to stay in old , smelly run down accommodation.

7. La Casa Te Puru Lodge

468 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru 3575 New Zealand
Excellent
56%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 39 reviews

La Casa Te Puru Lodge

La Casa is a boutique lodge situated in a unique location overlooking the Firth of Thames. Surrounded by the abundant native bird life we offer a peaceful location where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views and beautiful sunsets. Drew and Christine owners of La Casa can offer you their knowledge on local attractions and the nearby hiking tracks. Excellent home cooked meals and their speciality of seafood platters are available for you to enjoy. Our lodge is the ideal accommodation to relax and unwind from the stresses of everyday life.

Laraine Butcher

Reviewed By laraineb2021

Were guests at a wedding on 20th March 2021. Stayed two nights. Wonderful hosts. Would recommend the location and accommodation to anyone who wants a lovely place to stay. Drew and Christy were also guests at the wedding and they socially mixed so very well.

8. Pacific Harbour Villas

223 Main Road, Tairua 3544 New Zealand
Excellent
48%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
12%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 97 reviews

Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas is a unique pet friendly waterfront retreat in Coromandel Peninsula. Our modernised Polynesian inspired villas offers convenience and comfort. Enjoy an unforgettable experience of the harbour views at sunset or enjoy breakfast when the sun rises. Located two hours from Auckland CBD, Pacific Harbour Villas is the central pivot for travellers, surrounded by international holiday destinations; Catherdral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Adventure into the unknown, relax at a spa or simply enjoy our amenities, Pacific Harbour Villas has an extensive range of activities to cater to all our Guests.

Lovely environment

Reviewed By birchwoodfarm

We spent two nights here. Villa was well layed out and very pleasant with the high ceiling, lots of windows and a shady deck. The gardens have a tropical feel and it is positioned on the esturey. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. It was greatly appreciated to be able to have our dog with us. Two minutes walk to two nice restaurants and the little cluster of shops. Highly recommended. We will be back.

9. The House With No Nails

80 Waghorn Road, Matamata 3474 New Zealand
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
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5 based on 16 reviews

The House With No Nails

The perfect mix of rustic/luxury!

Reviewed By NicA220

From the minute you walk up to the beautiful wooden front door you will be treated to a wonderful stay. We are a family who as a rule don’t do BnBs but made an exception as we wanted some unique Accomodation on our roadie. We weren’t sorry! Jen and Dewi are lovely and were very respectful of privacy. We would not have known they were in the same house. Jen is an absolute delight and has thought of everything! The breakfast was homemade and delicious. Best coffee too! On to the house - an amazing handcrafted barn house with three levels and your pick of multiple luxurious rooms. The kids loved the loft! Beautifully decorated with mood lighting and luxurious linen creates a perfect mix of rustic luxury. And in the morning a gorgeous view to the Kaimai’s. Highly recommend. It will be our go-to Accomodation for the Matamata area anytime we are there.

10. Country Lodge Kinloch

83 Hitiri Road, Kinloch 3377 New Zealand
Excellent
100%
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0%
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5 based on 7 reviews

Country Lodge Kinloch

Country Lodge Kinloch is the perfect haven for independent travellers looking for something unique and special in an accommodation experience. Just 12 minutes from Taupo township, Country Lodge Kinloch offers both self catering accommodation in a stand alone cottage and Bed & Breakfast accommodation within the main residence. All of which is located in a picturesque rural setting with extensive views of Lake Taupo.

Beautiful spot with lovely hosts

Reviewed By SarahDawnHoward

We stayed on our way home after canoeing the Whanganui River. Set in a gorgeous garden in farmland 15 mins outside of Taupo. We stayed in the main house in the huge ground floor room. Best nights sleep in the super comfortable bed. Breakfast was fabulous. Would definitely stay again. Ngā mihi nui

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