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Reviews of Belle vue Boutique Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Belle vue Boutique Lodge
39 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lijun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here. Friendly staff. Nice welcome to the property. Great views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the high quality accommodation, the personal touches and very friendly hosts. The view was amazing and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a truly boutique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is superb, in a quiet residential area, yet only an easy 10 minute walk to the nearest shop and restaurant. Everything about the lodge oozes quality, from the decor to the sumptuous bedroom. Liz, the owner is lovely, and was very helpful. Our room (3) has a fantastic view of the lake with a great veranda. Breakfast was delicious, granola, fresh fruits and yoghurt in individual pots. Followed by toast, croissants, orange juice and coffee. In our room was a welcome platter, with 3 different cheese, cooked meat, hummus, various pickle, grapes and crackers. In addition there was a fruit and nut mixture, chocolate bars and water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a lovely quiet area with beautiful lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle Vue was a welcome surprise in the middle of a very busy trip. A true enchanting B&B, I regret not allowing more time there. If I ever make it to Taupo again, I would absolutely stay here and will be sending all my friends, without hesitation. The view was gorgeous, the service and amenities were extremely thoughtful. It felt like the perfect combination of staying at a luxury boutique hotel and a friend’s welcoming home. It’s been a long time since I was as enamored or excited about a property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was wonderful. Liz and Steve were so hospitable. You will love it here. Grounds are gorgeous. Cannot wait to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, very pretty and the view is amazing. Will be recommending for friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake Taupo, lovely and comfortable room with everything we needed, great breakfast, and our hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We felt very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and Steve and Liz were wonderful, friendly hosts. Welcome platter, chocolates & bottled water were greatly appreciated. The view is outstanding and breakfast was wonderful. Would highly recommend a stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at Belle vue, beautiful rooms and friendly hosts! Would recommend to anyone seeking special accommodation :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ava, Montreal

Belle Vue was a comfortable stay for our night in the Taupo area! Steve and Liz made us feel welcome and we would recommend to anyone searching for a quiet, well appointed B&B experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea, LOS ANGELES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly thoughtful hosts. Wonderful welcome after a long drive....provided a plate with cheese, salami, crackers, fruit upon arrival. What a wonderful surprise. Room extremely comfortable, large bathroom. It was a pleasure staying there. Thank you, Liz and Steve.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Liz on 30 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Liz on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you so very much for your lovely review.Kind RegardsLiz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Beautiful views over the lake. Such wonderful hosts who were so welcoming and provided such care with details like complementary cheese board on our arrival. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Liz on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you so very much for your lovely review.Kind RegardsLiz

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful inn and the hosts were fabulous. A real gem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Liz on 24 May 2023
Awe You guys are amazing.Thank you for a lovely review.We hope to see you again in the future.Safe TravelsCheersLiz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Liz on 9 Apr 2023
Thank you so very much for your wonderful rating.Hope to see you again.Kind RegardsLiz & Steve

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Liz on 19 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your review.It was lovely having you to stay with us.Take care.Kind RegardsLiz

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, peaceful setting, superb attention to detail and unrivalled hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Liz on 5 Feb 2023
Hi NamcyThank you so very much for your lovely review.Kindest RegardsLiz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation was excellent. The room was well appointed and the bed very comfortable. The owners had thought of everything we might need. The gardens were well maintained and we had a wonderful View of Lake Taupo from our room. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Liz on 5 Feb 2023
Hi RichardThank you so very much for your kind words.We enjoyed Hosting you.Safe TravelsLiz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Liz on 19 Jul 2022
Thank you so very much for your review. Hope to Host you again in the future. Cheers Liz

10/10 Excellent

Caterina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel situated near Somme lovely shops and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Liz on 14 Jun 2022
Thank you so very much for your lovely review Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Views and Tasty Easy Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Liz on 13 May 2022
Thank you so very much for your review. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Liz

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Napier

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous house and grounds, we we well looked after by Steve & Liz, and enjoyed our short overnight stay. Recommended venue, and will stay there again! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Liz on 9 Dec 2021
Hi Mike Thank you so very much for a lovely review. Hoping you day in Taupo was a pleasant one. Hope to see you back again soon. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant property and hostess! Beautiful views and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Liz on 29 Jan 2021
Thank you so very much for your lovely review. Hope to see you again. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and garden. Elegant and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Liz on 16 Jan 2021
Thank you so much for your review. Hope to see you again soon Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

JuieandKerry, Dannevirke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WOW! A glorious two story old Villa. The ambience is amazing. The attention to detail is evident everywhere. Quiet and one of the loveliest, cleanest places we have stayed. Majestic views across Lake Taupō and greeted with a magnificent sunrise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Liz on 14 Oct 2020
Thanks so very much for5 your wonderful review. We are thrilled you enjoyed staying with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10 out of 10
Beautiful location well appointed comfortable and clean room. Kind and attentive hosts. Perfect spot for a Taupo getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from Liz on 17 Jun 2020
Thanks so much for your wonderful review. Hope to have you visit us again. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Rod, Whangamata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like being at home , so quiet and what a view. we will be going back. Thank you Liz and Steve.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Liz on 10 Jun 2020
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Hope to see you both in the future. Cheers Liz

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Liz on 1 Jun 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Headley, UK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel run by Liz and Steve is a very special jewel in Lake Taupo. Located in beautiful Acacia Bay, it is a five minute drive to the town. The home cooked meals are exceptional. We chose the hotel to get married and Liz and Steve along with Belinda de Lautour (celebrant) and Abby Dance (photographer) made our day absolutely perfect in every way. We can’t thank Liz and Steve enough and we wish them continued success after the lockdown is lifted.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Liz on 6 Apr 2020
Hey Guys Thanks do much for your lovely review. We thoroughly enjoyed Hosting you both and facilitating your Wedding Day was just another pleasure. Hoping your flight takes you home today. Keep in touch and safe travels Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Liz on 19 Jan 2020
Thank you so much for a lovely review. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful quiet spot
Really lovely and quiet place with amazing view of lake Taupo and delicious breakfast. We only stayed for one night (to split up a long drive from Coromandel to Wellington) but would definitely recommend for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Liz on 4 Jan 2020
Hi Yvonne Thank you so much for a lovely review. Hope you had a wonderful time in the Coromandel. Safe travels and we hope to see you again. Cheers Liz

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best B & Bs we have ever stayed in! Every detail taken care of by our fabulous hosts, Liz & Steve. The special Christmas touches were so festive & perfect without being ostentatious. We were so impressed with our 2 night stay & definitely had trouble leaving!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Liz on 15 Dec 2019
Hey Guys Thanks so much for staying with us and your lovely review. You are such a lovely happy couple, we very much enjoyed your company. Have a very merry Xmas. Love the pics you sent. Hope to have you stay again in the future. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the hosts absolutely brilliant. The best place I have stayed in Taupo by far.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Liz on 23 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We hope to see you again in the future. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character, beautiful grounds and view. Hosts very friendly, we were nade to feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Liz on 21 Sept 2019
Thanks so much for your lovely review. It was lovely having you to stay and we do hope to see you again in the future. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Liz on 10 Jun 2019
Hi Rachel Thank you so much for staying with us again. I am so sorry I missed you. Time for a bit of Mum time with my grown up babies. I am sure to catch you again next time. Cheers Liz and Steve

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Liz on 28 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your score very much. Cheers Liz and Steve

6/10 Okay

Keith, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a lodge, posh b &b.
House is beautiful, nicely decorated, nice private lounge for guests to share. Disappointed that room had kitchen facilities outside room where it was shared on a cold landing, with no curtains on windows for privacy. The room was very nice with lovely views across the lake. Very comfy, cosy bed. The balcony was shared with other guests. Very pricey for what you get! Lake bit further than short stroll and through the houses surrounding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Liz on 11 Jul 2018
Dear Keith Thank you for your review. I appreciate your comments. You had originally booked Suite 3 and we upgraded you free of charge to Suite 2, which was a larger Suite, which you thanked us for upon arrival. The Kitchenette to Suite 2 is not shared with any other guests, it is your personal kitchenette away from our other suites, just outside your door in a Private nook. We gave you complimentery Bottled Water, A Cheese and Cracker Platter and large Block of Whittakers Chocolate, extensive Toileteries, Slippers, far more than we ever receive when we travel. So unsure why you would also expect a free bottle of wine. Our decorative flowers are silks, not plastic. We are infact a Lodge as all the Guest side of our Lodge is for guests, B&B's share the home with the owners, lounge/dining room etc, We have a designated Enterence, Lounge, Dining Room etc. The closest Lake Bay is in fact a 5 minute walk. I am guessing you are referring to Acacia Bay, which is a 10 minute walk. I am sorry you had to cut your stay short, only staying 1 night rather than the 3 you had booked. I feel the negative comments are based on the fact you were charged for 1 night as per our cancellation policy.You were in fact the only guests for the night of your stay, so am unsure how you shared the balcony or your kitchenette with any other guests. We do thank you however for the positive comments you noted. Steve and I are very dedicated to ensuring all our guests are exceptionally well looked after and you and your wife were extremely happy with everything until you needed to shorten your stay and realised a cancellation fee would apply. That is a shame as I feel this has tainted a true review.

10/10 Excellent

Sam and Lili, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location and breath taking views
Very professional and friendly host and were there to help in every way. Clean room with superb quality. Were upgraded to bigger room with view which was a very nice surprise. Location and views from the property is excellent and you can just stay on the property and enjoy the views and comfort. Breakfast and dinner were very good as well. Definitely a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Liz on 11 Apr 2018
Hi Sam and Lili Thank you for your lovely review, we do work hard to amke everyone welcome and feel at home and are happy you enjoyed your meals here. We hope to see you both again Kind Regards Liz and Steve

4/10 Poor

Val, victoria, bc canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Shoebox with bathroom down the hall
Beware of booking “suite” 1. The room is so small that we couldn’t even lay our suitcases flat. They only fit standing up. We left our room door open as much as possible because we were claustrophobic. The room overlooks the driveway. There was no wi-fi in the room and no TV in the room or the lounge of the hotel. The “separate” bathroom is down the hall and the coffee station for your room is in the hall in front of someone else’s room. This hotel ended up being an expensive mistake. We definitely do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Liz on 6 Feb 2018
Dear Valerie It has been sometime since I emailed you with regards to your review and have given great thought to your review. I have also reaserched when you booked our Suite 1. Our Lake front, veranda Suites 2,3 and 4 were all available for you to book, but you chose our Suite 1, which is not advertised as a large Suite, nor is it advertised as having a TV as our other Suites are, so I can only asume you booked on price. Our entire property has free internet and you never once advised you could not connect or we would have assisted you to connect. This Suite is not advertised as having an en-suite like all our others, it is advertised as having a Private Seperate Bathroom. Yes there is a Kitchenette, for Suite 1 and 2, equiped with toaster, microwave, kettle, Nespresso Machine, crockery, minibar and cutlery and more. Not entirely sure what your point was on this one. Your reply to my email stated that if I had given you a refund then perhaps you may have been more compassionate with your review. So I am sorry, but we did not and you have written this review out of spite, in my view. You commented what a wonderful Breakfast we provide, what a beautiful property we have and wished us all the very best when you checked out. Yes the views from your Suite do over look the driveway, which is very attractive as our pictures show, also our lovely gardens and the side window overlooks the gardens and Lake Taupo, which you omitted to mention. We have a beautiful Guest Lounge that you could have enjoyed if you wished more space, tables and chairs around our veranda overlooking the lake etc, so to say you were claustrophobic is a very unusual comment. If we had not had a full house we would have very happily upgraded you, but unfortunately we were. You did not mention the lovely cheese and cracker platter, lge bar of chocolate, extensive toileteries, robes

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in every way
Great host, beautiful view, cosy rooms,all amazing! Would go back for sure, very kids friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Liz on 5 Feb 2018
Thank you so much for your review We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Burgwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Very friendly and attentive host. Impeccable service. Clean and spacious rooms. Wonderful dinner in the B & B: Go for it. It costs 70 Dollars and it is worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Liz on 5 Feb 2018
Thank you so much for your review We look forward to Hosting you again in the future