Rooms

ONE

A studio style cottage with double doors opening out to a paved, private courtyard. Open plan interior with a double bed and 1 single. All linen is supplied and towels replaced every couple of days.

TWO

This is one of the larger 2 bedroom family units with a double bed, twin singles and an extra single in the lounge. All linen and towels are supplied with fresh towels provided every couple of days

THREE

One of our prime lakefront cottages with lounge and main bedroom opening out to a lake edge balcony. It has two adjoining bedrooms, one with a queen bed that overlooks the lake, the other has twin singles.

FOUR

Our other prime absolute lakefront cottage is ideally suited for a couple, or a family with one child. Sliding glass doors from the lounge open out to the lakefront balcony.

FIVE

This is another of our 2 bedroom family cottages. It has a double bed in one bedroom and two single beds in the other, plus an extra single bed in the lounge.

Group Bookings

The lodge can accommodate 20 people and is just right for family reunions, birthday parties and work-related weekends. A group booking surcharge may apply.

Waitahanui Lodge
4.6
Based on 79 reviews
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Eudora ChewEudora Chew
22:09 25 Jan 23
It's my 3rd or 4th time back there and even though it is about 10min from Taupo town, we love being ose to the lake and obviously the company of Bron and Anthony! Great fun HAVING Anthony bring my kids out of the boat and what a catch of 4 trouts which was smoked for our dinner.
Ben AhipeneBen Ahipene
08:32 15 Nov 22
Big shout out to Anthony and Bron for having us last weekend. Another great family holiday had by all 14 of us. Hopefully be back early next year. I think we may have your salt and pepper shaker from room 4… sorry!
Jonathan ClarkJonathan Clark
09:29 11 Oct 22
Loved our stay here. We got one of the cabins right next to the lake. Definitely worth the extra cost! Amazing sunsets over the lake and can walk out the back door onto the beach.
Lauren KaneyLauren Kaney
04:41 08 May 22
Was super lucky to win a mother's day competition and have the pleasure of staying in one of the lakeside cottages with my mum. The views are stunning, the platter delicious and the hosts were awesome. We will definitely be back to stay again and highly recommend others doing so
Brad SmithBrad Smith
04:05 25 Sep 21
I have been going to Waitahanui Lodge since 1977 and every time I stay there it only gets better. The lodge is conveniently located right on the lake and to one of the best fly-fishing streams in the world. The affordable self-contained rooms are in excellent condition and has all the amenities you need for your holiday. In addition, the lodge has a little fishing tackle shop onsite in case you need to hire any gear or purchase some extra tackle. But the best thing about our stay at Waitahanui Lodge was the amazing people who run the lodge, Bron and Anthony. Their hospitality was above and beyond our expectations. The fishing was excellent, and we managed to take home 12 decent sized trout with us. Love this place!
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During the 1920’s, ex Englishman Fred Fletcher made many trips across to Taupo from the Hawkes Bay to fish for rainbow trout and dreamed of one day building a fishing and hunting lodge. 

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