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The Loft

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
The Shakespeare Room
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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3 Wakeman Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo, Waikato, 3330
  • Place, beach near Te Kopua Point
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Acacia Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Waikereru Point
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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The Dickens Room

The Dickens Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Bronte Room

The Bronte Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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The Shakespeare Room

The Shakespeare Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Taupō

With a stay at The Loft in Taupō (Acacia Bay), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Lake Taupō and 6 minutes from Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp. .This bed & breakfast is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Waikato River.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Te Kopua Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Acacia Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Waikereru Point - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spa Thermal Park - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Taupō Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Japan Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Replete Food Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Brown's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterside - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Loft

The Loft offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 3 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a library, coffee/tea in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9 AM - 10 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3 PM - 8 PM)

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 18684884

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Loft B&B Taupo

Loft Taupo

The Loft Taupo

The Loft Bed & breakfast

The Loft Bed & breakfast Taupo

The Loft Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An excellent place to stay in the Taupo area. Spacious room with all you need and a good breakfast to start you off for the day. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room. It was very comfortable, had several amenities, shower head was strong and very hot. The bed was very comfortable and we especially enjoyed having 2 chairs and a couch to relax on. It was also nice to have a t.v when reading became tiring. Mary and Ian were very gracious hosts. They welcomed us, let us check in late, and provided delicious breakfasts every morning. And, they were a fund of knowledge about the local scene and activities we could engage in. The location of the Loft is close to Taupo but just a little enough removed to be a peaceful and quiet retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhamayanthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Ian and Mary took great care of us and we truly enjoyed meeting them.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faultless,friendly, fantastic service and the most comfortable bed ever.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts Mary and Ian were very friendly and welcoming and their accommodation was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt, Ponte Vedra Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary and Ian were wonderful. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mary and Ian are very welcoming. Their home is set up with the 3 accommodation units upstairs. A lovely breakfast was served downstairs in the morning. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Loft was a wonderful stop for us during our 3 week tour of New Zealand. The accommodations were top notch and the area is lovely. Mary and Ian made us feel at home and I highly recommend their B&B. You wont be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D

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

Fantastic stay!

Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Our hosts, Mary and Ian, were friendly, helpful and provided an excellent breakfast with plenty of options. Definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts very knowledgable about outdoor activities in area. Lovely clean and tidy room with plenty of space and a great outlook. Great homemade biscuits. Many thanks Mary and Ian, enjoyed our short stay. Margo and Ash.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved The Dickens room.Very comfortable,lovely hosts and delectable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about The Loft is beyond excellent! Lovely hosts, very comfy bed, and the adorable Lexi the cat! Would def recommend this place and wpuld stay again! Thank You Ian and Mary!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A five star rating. Have been to Taupo many times so we wanted to stay in Acacia Bay this time so it was great as the Bay Bar & Brasserie was only a 400 metre walk. Room, breakfast and hosts were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner so helpful Good. Breakfast Safe location by beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt welcomed. The property is in a nice, quiet location. The room was very comfortable with en-suite bathroom. Tea and coffee provisions were on the landing area. Within walking distance of shop, garden centre and bar/brasserie. A few kilometres from Taupo so transport required (not sure about public transport). Mary and Ian are great hosts, we hIghly recommended staying at ‘The Loft’ and we would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020