Whakaipo Lodge

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The hosts, Angie and Garth, are the best! We felt so welcomed and loved our stay. Angie is a fantastic cook, so don't miss out on afternoon tea, canapes and an amazing breakfast. Feeding and petting their sweet lil sheep was the cherry on top. Would highly recommend to anyone to stay here!

A lovely warm welcome by our hosts. Great conversation and a wonderful dinner cooked and served to perfection. Garth and Angie made my birthday celebration visit really special and both Jacqui and I highly recommend Whakaipo Lodge for their excellence in all aspects.

Angie and Garth’s hospitality is truly second to none. From the moment we arrived, their bright smiles, warm demeanor, and easy conversation made us feel instantly at home. But it wasn’t just a warm welcome — their genuine kindness and interest continued throughout our entire stay. Every conversation, whether about the lodge, life, or anything in between, felt like catching up with old friends. And there were plenty of opportunities to connect, each one a highlight of our visit. Their hospitality extended beyond conversation, too. From delightful afternoon canapés to incredible breakfasts, our hearts — and taste buds — were absolutely delighted. Speaking of food, Angie is a true master in the kitchen! Her recipes (some of which you can find on their website) are absolutely phenomenal — easily rivaling any restaurant. And when you add Garth’s coffee-making skills into the mix, you’ve got the perfect start to your day. The property itself is stunning. Our room was spacious, cozy, and thoughtfully appointed, and the lack of light pollution made the evenings perfect for stargazing. With plenty of beautiful open space to explore, Whaikapo Lodge felt like a peaceful sanctuary. We’re so grateful we stayed here — and we already can’t wait to return. Thank you, Angie and Garth, for your kindness, your care, and the incredible slice of heaven you’ve created at Whakaipo Lodge!

Incredible hospitality. Garth and Angie did EVERYTHING to make us feel comfy. Delicious breakfast, so quiet in a truly lovely setting. And a sheep visit as an added bonus.

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Hosts were welcoming, sociable and helpful. Private room with air con. Canapés and wine at 6pm was a nice addition at the end of the day.

A bit further out of town than ideal

Wonderful location Absolutely awesomely sincere and caring hosts There is NOTHING they could or should have done differently!

The location was 10 minute drive from the centre of Taupo, breakfast was excellent. Angie and Garth were incredibly friendly giving us help with places to eat and all around the local area. Despite the cold weather in New Zealand for summer we had a fire in the lodge to keep us warm.

There wasn’t anything to not like

Breakfast and hosts really good. Room comfortable and private

Travelling to dinner

Beautiful setting, clean and cosy

Exceptional hospitality, beautiful home cooked breakfast and canapés on arrival using local produce. Certainly not cheap but warm and welcoming and certainly for overseas visitors a memorable authentic New Zealand experience.

Clean, comfortable and fabulous. Felt very high end

It would be great if they attached a chrome cast to the tv for easier casting options but they had a great dvd range

My wife and I stayed three nights at the Whakaipo Lodge as part of a 12 day NZ vacation. We have traveled to many countries and stayed and some wonderful venues. My wife and I agree that Whakapio Lodge ranks as our favorite. Angie and Garth are amazing hosts. The room we had was spacious, private, modern, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is not an afterthought but a great home cooked meal. Wine (Garth knows wines) and canapés (by Angie) was a great way to end the day. We opted for a three course dinner one night and it was a great treat. Thank you Garth and Angie for making our stay so memorable!

loved everything.

Great stay, amazing hosts, beautiful environment with a lovely warm suit. Enjoyed the wine, and excellent breakfast to set us up for the day.

Amazing all around. Angie and Garth are incredible hosts, the lodge itself is fantastic, clean, comfortable and relaxing. Cute lambs and nice farm area if you want to explore, beautiful walks and biking trails nearby. The food and service was impeccable. We got afternoon tea on arrival, a complimentary glass of wine and delicious breakfast the next morning. I would go back In a heartbeat!

Angie and Garth have a special arrangement with guests where they serve canapés and drinks every evening in the lounge {with it’s warm log fire}. Gives the opportunity for more conversation and information when touring.

The owners were great. The location was excellent and the meals were a treat.

The hospitality was above anything I have experienced before. Angie & Garth provided local and country recommendations that were very helpful. We shared a lovely evening with our host and fellow travelers discussing travel and current events. Angie & Garth provided evening appetitizers and wine. We also arranged to have a delicious dinner on site. Breakfast and dinner included foods from their garden and everything was outstanding. I would recommend staying with Angie & Garth.

Our hosts were superior. They were so generous in spirit and helpful. They made our time with them sublime.

Angie and Garth are really fine, intelligent, fun and professional hosts, providing a warm welcome, excellent food and truly top notch conversation. If you like the bed and breakfast experience, you'll love it here. If you are hesitant about the bed and breakfast experience, this will change your mind. You will never be more comfortable than here. Perfect accomodation, great touring recommendations, and a perfect, warm, friendly stay on a beautiful, quiet property.

Angie and Garth served wonderful food and drink, and made our stay wonderful. We would highly recommend this B and B. Great value for dollar.

Wonderful experience and the hosts could not have been more welcoming and informative. Highly recommend !

Loved everything about our stay but in particular the really friendly and engaging owners Garth and Angie. If you would like to engage with locals then book here. Excellent breakfasts and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner; food, wine and conversation with hosts and fellow guests. Highly recommend!

Very friendly and helpful hosts, delicious food and wine, beautiful and peaceful location just outside of Taupo, great trout fishing. Fantastic stay overall!

We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything was excellent. Angie and Garth are perfect hosts. We're like staying at friends' home, warm, cozy and clean. We arrived late at night. We were served a glass of wine after checking in. Breakfast was impressive. They even served wine & canapes before dinner. We fed the sheep and the lamb. I'm sure this is the best choice we've made in this trip.

This was the most beautiful place we stayed in while in New Zealand . The hospitality of our hosts was amazing. From the warm welcome to the chat over canapés and drinks in front of a roaring fire, to the delicous breakfast. Recommendations and bookings made for us for dinner and sailing on the lake were spot on. From when we arrived to the time we left it felt like we were catching up with old friends in a beautiful farmlet setting.

It was a great experience staying there. The hosts Garth and Angie are so nice. They make sure that your stay cannot be better. I eikl definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.

Garth and Angie have created a small Eden in Whaikapo. If you go to New Zealand and miss this, shame on you. If at all possible, have dinner with them. Angie is a fantastic cook and they are both charming and fascinating dinner companions

Thank you Angie and Garth for sharing your lovely surroundings with us - up to date New Zealand architecture with long views over the garden. The house is well situated into quiet private suites for sleeping and convivial lounge and dining areas for socializing. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we stayed an extra night for the unfinished conversations. It was perfect.

We really had a fantastic time and found Garth and Angie very hospitable. The room very comfy and clean, Garth and Angie are super helpful and have lots of information of things to do around Taupo. We highly recommend staying here.

There's a reason this place is rated so high! The real highlight was hanging out with the owners, who were only too happy to chat about everything and seem like they were born for the job. Of course the food (mostly homemade) is excellent too, and the rooms etc etc

Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;