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Lake Karapiro Lodge

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Front of property
Versace Suite | Balcony
Aerial view
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Luxury hotel near Lake Karapiro

Located close to Maungatautari Ecological Island and Hobbiton Movie Set, Lake Karapiro Lodge provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1829F Tirau Rd, Karapiro, 3484
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Sir Tristram Suite

Sir Tristram Suite

  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Versace Suite

Versace Suite

  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Lakeview Suite

Lakeview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Karapiro

Located in Karapiro, Lake Karapiro Lodge is on the riverwalk, a 1-minute drive from Lake Karapiro and 14 minutes from Maungatautari Ecological Island. .This luxury hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set.

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waikato River - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • University of Waikato - 28 min drive - 45.5 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 33 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Shire's Rest - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Green Dragon Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cabage Tree Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake Karapiro Lodge

Lake Karapiro Lodge offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Karapiro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Communal living room
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November 01 to April 30

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lake Karapiro Lodge
Lake Karapiro Lodge Hotel
Lake Karapiro Lodge Karapiro
Lake Karapiro Lodge Hotel Karapiro

Lake Karapiro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This lodge is stunning. The views are stunning. The hosts were so nice and very helpful. We loved taking to them. The Breakfasts were over the top wonderful. It was exceptionally clean. We would love to stay here again. Thanks so much for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharmeen, Vancouver

Stayed in the Versace suite. Very spacious and outstanding view! Excellent hosts and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cherith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute beautiful experience. Breathtaking views and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, hosts were extremely welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Absolutely delightful couple that run this lodge. Rooms large and spacious and view to die for. Gardens were beautifully maintained as well Great breakfast too. They helped us with local attractions and restaurants Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place incredible views and spectacular host

Gorgeous views and sunset each night with a cozy room and knock your socks of shower! Best one we’ve encountered in New Zealand. Jets all over to relax your tired and sore body after exploring all day. Collin and Jan were delightful and I highly recommend this place! We’d love to come back here
Sunset
View at dusk
Lovely breakfast every morning also fresh fruit yogurt toast and cereal!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were really nice. Lovely property. Centrally located to a lot of sites

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and so convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing couple hosting an amazing home at an amazing location! One of the best places I've ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrance, Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a second home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Achim

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mei, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021