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Alex van Heeren Cottage
370 square metres
4 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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42 square metres
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325 square metres
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only lodge with 2 spa tubs and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Huka Lodge in Wairakei, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Taupo and Waikato River. This luxury lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Huka Falls and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Spa Thermal Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Treat yourself with massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 spa tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Free airport transport
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 25
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free reception
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski passes available
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Huka Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Yard
  • Desk
  • Patio
  • High-speed internet access
  • Free bottled water
  • DVD player
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Huka Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Miniature golf on site

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 10 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Minimum guest age is 10

Caters to adults only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 6 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Huka Lodge
  • Huka Lodge Taupo
  • Huka Taupo
  • Huka Hotel Taupo
  • Huka Lodge Lodge
  • Huka Lodge Wairakei
  • Huka Lodge Lodge Wairakei

We should mention

Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

Huka Lodge is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official classification for accommodations in New Zealand. This lodge has been awarded the Qualmark® Luxury Lodge classification, and is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.

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