Luxury New Zealand Hotels & Lodges, Rotorua and Taupo

Rotorua

When looking for five star luxury Hotels and Lodges, Rotorua boasts an excellent array of award winning luxury New Zealand Lodges and retreats. The Treetops Luxury Lodge and Eco Estate and the Award-winning Kawaha Point Lodge are two that we most frequently recommend.

Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, bubbling mud pools, spectacular geysers, world class spas, beautiful lakes, mountain biking, fantastic trout fishing or a myriad of forest walking tracks, Rotorua delivers it all! With all this on offer, Rotorua is a volcanic paradise, and a great place to see nature at its most powerful. 

Lake Taupo

Near Taupo, the most exclusive place to stay is without doubt, the Huka Lodge, situated above the Huka Falls, in seven hectares of park-like grounds. Lake Taupo is renowned for world famous trout fishing in New Zealand’s largest lake. Swim in the pristine waters of the lake or relax in the geothermal hot pools. Taupo is a rugged place, rich in history and both beautiful and accessible, it is the referred to by the locals as the ‘real’ New Zealand. 

Treetops Lodge & Estate,  Rotorua

Luxury Lodge & Eco Estate

Treetops Lodge & Estate occupies 1,000 hectares of spectacular terrain in a tranquil, secluded valley in the heart of New Zealand’s famed geothermal region.

Discerning adventure travellers enjoy the relaxed elegance of this lodge which offers a unique combination of luxury and eco-adventure. Treetops is sought after by pleasure seekers for its fishing and outdoor recreation including over 70 kilometres of walking trails.

The lodge has been crafted out of its natural environment of rock, stone and timber and blended into its natural environment of streams and virgin forest. Private and intimate, the lodge offers five star plus luxury, service and recreation.

At Treetops you can go clay pigeon shooting, horse trekking, walking, mountain biking or fishing, or simply sink into one of the leather lounge suites in front of the open fire and enjoy the well stocked library and exclusive New Zealand cuisine and wine.

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Kawaha Point Lodge,  Rotorua

Boutique Lodge

Award-winning Kawaha Point Lodge is a beautifully appointed mansion situated right on the edge of Lake Rotorua. The property offers the discerning visitor the opportunity to experience the comforts and hospitality of a luxury, hosted retreat, whilst enjoying an exclusive and intimate environment.

All the beautifully appointed rooms have modern en-suites, superb lake, and garden vistas, and tones of rich cream have been used to further enhance the serenity and relaxed ambiance.

To ensure maximum enjoyment of the magical views from the drawing room, dining room and library across the lake, these rooms have been positioned on the first floor, and open onto a broad shaded verandah, a magnet at any time but especially enjoyable for breakfasts and pre-dinner drinks. Guests can choose to dine at the antique lodge table or at one of the many other private areas in the lodge which include the elegant conservatory and lakeside gardens.

Punctuated with old and new varieties of roses the gardens include a popular swimming pool with sunny terraces. A few steps on is a fascinating example of period garden design: great stepped terraces with wisteria draped arches lead up to a grotto, a favourite spot for drinks and weddings. Fishing trips leave from the Lodge's jetty and for the ultimate cultural experience, your hosts can organise a private Maori concert performance on the lawns.

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Huka Lodge,  Taupo

Luxury Lodge

Huka Lodge takes its place amongst an exclusive number of small properties who all share a dedication to creating a place apart from the world with the highest standards of comfort and hospitality.

Situated above the Huka Falls, in seven hectares of park-like grounds, guest suites are tucked along the riverbank for privacy and enclosed by towering trees. The suites offer every comfort and are light, spacious and peaceful. The main Lodge is a welcoming haven where guests gather in the evening, warmed by blazing log fires with a drink or two and share stories of the day.

Huka Lodge’s cuisine is outstanding and showcases the best of New Zealand’s food and wine. Huka Lodge is located within some of the best trout-fishing territory in the world.