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title: "Huka Lodge, Taupō: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Huka Lodge in Taupō: rated 10.0 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-17
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Inn · ★★★★★
# Huka Lodge

Taupō, Taupō, New Zealand

10.0 ·  Exceptional 5 reviews ·  #19 #19 of 49 in Taupō ·  2.9 Location score
## About Huka Lodge

Huka Lodge is an inn in Taupō, Taupō, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Taupō. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 6.6 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 25

- **Opened:** 1984

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

271 Huka Falls Road

## How Huka Lodge scores

Better rated than 65% of hotels in Taupō

-   Guest rating **10.0**
-   Location **2.9**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **3.5**
-   Beach access **5.1**

Taupō average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Taupo Airport (TUO)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Taupō</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Deciduus Gallery1.1 km
-   Taupo Museum and Art Gallery1.2 km
-   Taupo Events Centre1.4 km

### Compare

## Compare Huka Lodge with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Huka Lodge

### How do guests rate Huka Lodge?

Huka Lodge has a guest rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 65% of rated hotels in Taupō.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Huka Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Huka Lodge include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Huka Lodge have a pool?

Yes, Huka Lodge has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Huka Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Huka Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Taupo Airport (TUO), is 6.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Huka Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Huka Lodge have?

Huka Lodge has 25 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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