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Reviews of Lake Karapiro Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Lake Karapiro Lodge
1829F Tirau Rd, Karapiro

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view over the lake. Located about 15-20 minutes from Cambridge and 20 minutes from Hobbiton, this was a nice small B&B for our visit. The owner is very friendly and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Colin on 2 Feb 2024
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, it was lovely to host you. So glad you enjoyed the experience

10/10 Excellent

Terrance, Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a second home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Colin on 11 Dec 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, was lovely to meet and host you, come back sometime

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
See you again some time soon!
Wonderful to stay with our hosts. Wonderful property, fabulous views, great conversation and fun with Goldie the beautiful and friendly dog. Fantastic breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Colin on 6 Dec 2023
Thanks for choosing LakeKarapiro Lodge, was lovely to host and meet you, safe travels home.

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Colin on 12 May 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, was a pleasure hosting you.See you again in the future

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Colin on 22 Mar 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, was .lovely to meet and host you.

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Colin on 9 Apr 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, wonderful you enjoyed you time with us and we thoroughly enjoyed you companyCheersColin & Jan

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Colion on 7 Apr 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, happy that you enjoyed your time with us,

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Colin & Jan on 8 Mar 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, it was a pleasure hosting you!

10/10 Excellent

Achim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Colin on 8 Mar 2023
Thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge, see you again soon!Colin & Jan

10/10 Excellent

Mei, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Colin & Jan on 8 Mar 2023
Was lovely meeting you, thanks for choosing Lake Karapiro Lodge. See you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Christina Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hospitality! Love Collin and Jane. Room is gorgeous and huge. Incredible view. One of best lodges we’ve ever stayed in, and we have traveled all over the world!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Colin on 8 Sept 2022
Thank you, was wonderful to meet you both and a pleasure to host you.

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with amazing views. Great hosts. Perfect breakfast. Close to lots of activities eg Waitomo, Tirau, Cambridge, Hobbiton but you need a vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Colin on 8 Sept 2022
We are the new owners of Lake Karapiro Lodge, thank you for your comments, we intend keeping up the high standards offers by Anne & Eddie, see you back sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, very well appointed. Beautiful views, quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Ann on 12 May 2021
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well laid out with beautiful scenic views. The accommodation was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Ann on 13 Apr 2021
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located at the top of a hill giving amazing views of Lake Karapiro. The room theme was really nice and the owners were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from Ann on 6 Apr 2021
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a lovely stay. Stunning views and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Ann on 28 Mar 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Encinitas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful place to stay, we recommend it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Ann on 30 Jan 2021
Thank you

8/10 Good

Jenny, New Zealand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay with friendly hosts. Perhaps it would have been nice to have a cool room on arrival on the hottest day this year, the room had not had the air conditioner turned on, so it did take a while to cool. Blankets were provided to replace the very fluffy duvet which is too heavy for summer, perhaps a lighter summer weight duvet would be better? Over all a very comfortable stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Ann on 19 Jan 2021
Thanks Jenny.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness of the hosts and the interaction with the guests was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Ann on 8 Jan 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia, Palmerston North

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views from unit, friendly hosts and lovely property. A very enjoyable stay! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Ann on 6 Jan 2021
Thank you

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Ann on 6 Jan 2021
I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Ann on 31 Dec 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is immaculate and very clean. Period features and modern facilities means you have the best of everything. Fantastic hosts that are amazing to spend time with. Home made dinner was well worth it and made our stay even more special. Fantastic views of the Waikato and Maungatatauri Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Ann on 28 Dec 2020
Thank you. It was lovely having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from Ann on 18 Dec 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Waikanae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tasteful design and fittings with a superb view from our room. The photos provided by the property are exactly how things look.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Ann on 2 Dec 2020
Thanks Tim :)

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Ann on 13 Nov 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Lyn, New Zealand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place , enjoyed very much. Lovely views great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Ann on 31 Oct 2020
Thanks Lyn. It was a pleasure having you stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Ann on 31 Oct 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We would love some feed back. Perhaps you could email us regarding your experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning river view. A very relaxing and comfortable accommodation experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Ann on 28 Oct 2020
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Ann on 27 Oct 2020
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Liz, Wairarapa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a stunning location. Be taken back in time in lovely surroundings. Enjoying a bubbles on your private terrace was certainly romantic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Ann on 13 Oct 2020
Thanks Liz

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Ann on 17 Sept 2020
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

T&G, Whangarei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great views of the lake. Wonderful hosts. Sumptuous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Ann on 22 Jun 2020
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend.
This place was lovely. Bed was so comfy. Beautiful decor and veiws. Hosts were welcoming and great to chat to. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Ann on 16 Jun 2020
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Mike, Northland, NZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique furniture and furnishings . Cat could have been more controlled, but just a small thing to many
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Ann on 9 Jun 2020
Thanks Mike

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quality home with outstanding views. Do yourself a favour and order the meal of garlic prawns, the best lamb rack ever!!! Loads of laughter with the hosts
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Ann on 24 May 2020
Thank you. It was a delight having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unwind in style
From the initial warm welcome, to the stunning outlook, it was 100% worth the booking. The rooms were comfortable, spacious, clean, and perfect for relaxing in at the end of a busy day sightseeing. The hospitality throughout our 3 night stay was second to none, with faultless (more than substantial) breakfasts supplied at the time of our choosing each morning. A remote and secluded feeling without being far from neighbouring restaurants etc. if required. I would thoroughly recommend this lodge if you're looking to add a touch of luxury to your stay........If it's good enough for Peter Jackson, It's good enough for me. X
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Ann on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

NormanTinsley, Cheshire, England

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting was magnificent, the panoramic views exceptional. The property was immaculately presented with luxury touches in unexpected places. The host and hostess, Anne and Ed, could not be more pleasant and the included breakfast was particularly good. The only pity was that our stay was short and more time was needed to fully enjoy the relaxation and solace of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Ann on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Norman. We hope that you are managing to get back home or if you cannot that you have found somewhere to stay in these uncertain times.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Ann on 16 Feb 2020
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in Karapiro
A lovely property overlooking Lake Karapiro. Quite a lit of traffic noise at night and could hear all the plumbing from upstairs! Great hosts. Excellent location for visit to Hobbiton movie set.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Ann on 15 Feb 2020
Hi Andree. Unfortunately in the early hours of the morning we ran out of water due to the lack of rain recently. Eddie had switch us over to bore water and then bleed the pipes to remove airlocks so that everyone could have showers in the morning. This may have made the pipes a little noisy for a short time. Thank you for your review :)

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Memorable Stay Near Hobbiton
Eddie and Ann are great hosts! Their home is beautiful. Our accommodations were perfect. Ann's full English breakfast was the best of both worlds - old world dining and delicious home cooking. We enjoyed our hosts, the food, and some delightful conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Ann on 4 Feb 2020
Thank you. It was a pleasure hosting you.

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Pittsburgh USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!!! Fantastic family owners Great bedrooms Great views Amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Ann on 28 Dec 2019
Thanks Ken. It was a pleasure having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved it. Will stay again. Great hosts. Great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Ann on 1 Dec 2019
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

CarlaS

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracious hosts, amazing views and lovely breakfast... also, one heckuva cup of coffeeee! Amazing location near hobbitton... highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Ann on 18 Nov 2019
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you stay with us.

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at Lake Karapiro Lodge was excellent. Our hosts were delightful, and our accommodation fabulous. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Ann on 28 Oct 2019
Thank you for your lovely feedback :)

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and hosts!
We don’t typically stay at this style of accommodation, typically we use hotels. Our stay here was great, from the magnificent views from our room to the lovely breakfast and accompanying conversation. The room was large and comfortable as was the bathroom. We enjoyed the spa too. Thanks for the enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Ann on 18 Oct 2019
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Ann on 29 Sept 2019
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing place, beautiful views great service. Perfect in everyway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Ann on 14 Sept 2019
Thank you :)