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Huka Lodge
Ultra-LuxuryCountryside

Taupō, New Zealand

20 lodge suites and 2 private residences
Opened 1924
Virginia Fisher (1984 main lodge and suites); landscape by Suzanne Turley
Taupō, New Zealand

Rooms & Suites

Huka Lodge Rooms & Suites

Huka Lodge offers 20 lodge suites and two private residences across four official accommodation categories. Both suite categories provide 60 square metres of indoor and outdoor living, a king or twin king-single arrangement, a dressing room, and an ensuite with a deep soaking bath, rain shower, heated floor, and twin vanities. Their cards call them ideal for one or two guests in existing bedding, while package conditions permit a maximum of three adults without explaining the third guest's bedding. Alan Pye Cottage has two king bedrooms across 325 square metres for four guests; Alex van Heeren Cottage has four king bedrooms across 364 square metres for eight. The lodge welcomes guests aged 10 and over. One wheelchair-accessible Lodge Suite is confirmed, but its number and detailed route are not published, and the linked Mobility Guide is currently unavailable.

4 categories on the live list

Before you book a room

  • Lodge Suite and Lodge Suite with Fireplace each provide 60 square metres; cards say ideal for 1–2 in existing bedding, while package conditions allow 3 adults without a stated third-bed arrangement.
  • Alan Pye Cottage provides 325 square metres, two king bedrooms, a plunge or infinity pool, and a private heated spa pool for 4 guests.
  • Alex van Heeren Cottage provides 364 square metres, four king bedrooms, a plunge pool and spa, and views toward the river and Huka Falls for 8 guests.
  • One wheelchair-accessible Lodge Suite is confirmed, but its number and complete route are not published; the linked Mobility Guide is unavailable.

Category 1

Lodge Suite

Gardens, lawns, and Waikato River · Card: ideal for 1–2 guests in existing bedding; package conditions: maximum 3 adults

An open-plan lounge leads through floor-to-ceiling French doors and windows to a deep veranda with a daybed, gardens, lawns, and Waikato River views. The 60-square-metre indoor-outdoor plan includes a king or twin king-single bed, separate dressing room, and an ensuite with a deep soaking bath, rain shower, heated floor, and twin vanities. The room card calls it ideal for one or two guests in existing bedding, while package conditions allow up to three adults without stating the third guest's bedding. Guests must be 10 or older. The FAQ confirms one wheelchair-accessible suite in this category, but no suite number or full route is published, and the linked Mobility Guide is unavailable.

60 square metres of indoor and outdoor living

Category 2

Lodge Suite with Fireplace

Lawns and Waikato River · Card: ideal for 1–2 guests in existing bedding; package conditions: maximum 3 adults

Raked ceilings, an open feature fireplace, and a chaise distinguish this 60-square-metre suite from the standard Lodge Suite. A deep veranda overlooks lawns and the Waikato River, while the garden-fringed bath bay sits beside an ensuite with a soaking bath, rain shower, heated floor, and twin vanities; a separate dressing room and king or twin king-single bed complete the plan. The card calls the suite ideal for one or two guests in existing bedding, but package conditions permit three adults without explaining the third guest's bedding. Guests must be 10 or older, and no category-specific accessibility designation is published.

60 square metres of indoor and outdoor living

Category 3

Alan Pye Cottage

Courtyard garden and dramatic Waikato River views · Ideal for 4 guests in existing bedding; maximum 4 adults

This private two-bedroom residence spans 325 square metres of indoor and outdoor living for four guests. Each king bedroom has a fireplace, dressing room, and ensuite with a deep soaking bath; one faces an enclosed garden, while the other opens toward the river-facing veranda and pool. Open-plan living centres on a wood-burning fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen. Outside are a courtyard garden, a pavilion with its own fireplace, a terrace with a plunge or infinity pool, and a private heated spa pool. Guests must be 10 or older. Private resident parking is confirmed, while an accessible route is not published.

325 square metres of indoor and outdoor living

Category 4

Alex van Heeren Cottage

Waikato River, Huka Falls, and private courtyard · Ideal for 8 guests in existing bedding; maximum 8 adults

Set on a bluff above the river, this 364-square-metre private residence accommodates eight guests in four king bedrooms, each with an open fireplace, dressing room, and ensuite with a deep soaking bath. Two bedrooms look toward the Waikato River and Huka Falls, while two face the courtyard. The open-plan living and dining area is joined by a den and fully equipped kitchen. A river-facing terrace holds a plunge pool and spa, and the private courtyard has another fireplace. Guests must be 10 or older. Private resident parking is confirmed, but no wheelchair-accessibility claim is published.

364 square metres of indoor and outdoor living

Huka Lodge rooms FAQ

How many accommodation categories are offered?
There are four: Lodge Suite, Lodge Suite with Fireplace, two-bedroom Alan Pye Cottage, and four-bedroom Alex van Heeren Cottage.
How many guests can occupy a lodge suite?
Each suite card says ideal for 1–2 guests in existing bedding, while package conditions allow a maximum of 3 adults. The third guest's bedding is not explained.
Which accommodations have private pools?
Alan Pye Cottage has a plunge or infinity pool and private heated spa pool. Alex van Heeren Cottage has a plunge pool and spa. No dimensions are published.
Is there an accessible accommodation?
One wheelchair-accessible Lodge Suite is confirmed, but no suite number or complete route is published, and the linked Mobility Guide is currently unavailable.

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated August 2026