Hotel overview
The charming Irishman Alan Pye founded Huka Lodge in the 1920s, and ever since it has been the best-kept secret of the world's most discerning travellers. Those first guests came to enjoy the stunning beauty of the location, the generous hospitality and to cast their rods from the banks of the magnificent Waikato River. Today, a continuous list of top international awards bears testament to a reputation richly deserved and a clientele who still seek the same legendary experiences offered by Huka Lodge. A place where every last detail for guest comfort has been considered, where the service is both solicitous and seamless and where gourmet cuisine is served at the most romantic and sublime private dining venues imaginable.
The Lodge nestles amongst 17- acres of mature and manicured gardens on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, upstream from the mighty Huka Falls. All 18 Junior Lodge suites, one Lodge suite and the two private cottages enjoy views of the hypnotic and powerful deep turquoise-green waters as they flow by.
The Owner’s Cottage and its companion the Alan Pye Cottage present the most exclusive Huka Lodge experience – offering the best of both worlds; total independence and privacy, as well as all the Lodge’s amenities. Ideal for a private party of business partners or colleagues, families and friends or for the ultimate honeymoon, the Cottages are two of the world’s most renowned private hideaways.
The unique experiences on offer with Huka Lodge as your base – are exciting, fun and amazingly varied. Guests observe geo-thermal activity, cruise Lake Taupo, fish for trout, play golf, horse trek, river raft, nature walk and so much more, while exploring an area famed for its immense natural beauty and magnificent scenery.
Types of Rooms
Offering elegance and refinement the luxury accommodation in Taupa endears its self to discerning luxury travellers in New Zealand. Choose from 20 Junior Lodge Suite, the four-bedroom Owner's Cottage and the two-bedroom Alan Pye Cottage - guests luxuriate in an exclusive hospitality experience.
Junior Lodge Suite
True retreats in every sense, the suites are harmonious and deliberately simple in approach. Designed to allow the beauty of the landscape to dominate, with layers of well appointed luxury. At Huka Lodge experience crip clean air, birdsong, dew on the forest floor, true peace and quiet as well as a level of attentiveness as palpable as the mighty Waikota River itself.
Owner's Cottage
The Owner's Cottage offers exclusive luxury retreat accommodation with four en-suite bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, heated spa pool and The Den.
Four superbly decorated spacious en-suite guest rooms are anchored by a central living room, dining area, kitchen and den. The Cottage displays work by some of New Zealand's foremost artists. The entire retreat is refurbished generously with unique pieces of chosen for their comfort, beauty and history - like the wonderful 1920s French oak chairs in the living room.
The en-suite rooms all have super-king size beds, comfortable chairs for lounging and the romance of a fireplace in your bedroom. Two of the guest suites face the river while the other two enjoy a beautiful courtyard garden aspect. These gardens also feature one of the magnificent outdoor fireplaces that can be found tucked away within the environs of Huka Lodge.
Alan Pye Cottage
The Alan Pye Cottage at Huka Lodge, with two large and stylishly appointed suites, offers both hospitality and elegant living. The Cottage takes every advantage of a superb location and sits above lush rolling green lawns and manicured gardens on the banks of the Waikota Rover, where the powerful and hypnotic turquoise green waters surge downstream to the Huka Falls. Built to exacting standards and utilizing the finest quality heritage materials, this influence, in a contemporary reinterpretation, clearly pervades both the exterior and interior design of the Alan Pye Cottage.
Room Amenities
Junior Lodge Suite
Every last detail required for guest comfort has been carefully considered, from the finest monogrammed bed linen, and feather pillows, to the freshly baked biscuits. French doors open onto the wooden terrace beyond and all 20 Junior Lodge Suites face the hypnotic deep turquoise green waters of the Waikato River. The bathrooms offer every indulgence as well as being spacious and light, with the most decadent deep bath, thirsty towels, heated floors, and twin basins. Dressing rooms are both large and generous in proportion, with room to truly make yourself at home during your stay.
Within the extensive and beautiful grounds guests have use of a swimming pool, spa pools, tennis, croquet and pétanque courts, a library, a study and all the amenities available at the Main Lodge.
Owner's Cottage
The bathrooms are beautifully appointed with twin basins, deep baths, separate showers and heated towel rails. The Cathedral-style ceilings bathe the rooms in a high level of natural light. The floors are made from wood and all enjoy under-floor heating. Large and generous walk-through dressing rooms are adjacent to all of the bathrooms. A laundry service is also available.
The Den has a workstation, computer, plasma screen television and DVD player, extremely comfortable leather chairs and a cosy fireplace complete the picture.
A well-equipped kitchen is set up for use by guests during their stay. Guests may choose to stay in or to wander over the main Lodge and dine there. Guests at the Owner's Cottage have use of all Huka Lodge facilities and services as a matter of course.
A large outdoor deck extends in a continuous line from the living room until it meets the amazing cantilevered infinity pool. The grounds within the Owner's Cottage also feature a heated spa pool, outdoor furniture suitable for dining, sunbathing, reading or a quiet nap.
Alan Pye Cottage
A magnificent open plan living room, with an open fireplace features a very high ceiling, and dining to take place as well as relaxing. This room offers decadently comfortable furniture and everything guests will need to feel this is a true 'home away from home'. Floor-to-ceiling opening doors feature on both sides of the room - facing the river and the infinity style swimming pool on one side and the enclosed courtyard garden and outdoor pavilion, on the other.
The Cottage boasts two large and stylishly appointed suites, with individual fireplaces, en suite bathrooms and generous walk-through dressing rooms. Both suites are superbly decorated and offer a highly considered level of comfort. The bathrooms are beautifully appointed with win basins, deep baths, separate showers and heated towel rails. The floors are made from limestone all enjoy under floor heating. Large and generous walk-through dressing rooms are adjacent to all the bathrooms.
A well-equipped kitchen is set up for use by guests during their stay. Guests may choose to stay in or to wander over the main Lodge and dine there. Guests at the Owner's Cottage have use of all Huka Lodge facilities and services as a matter of course.
A study is tucked away with desk, plasma flat-screen television and sound system. This room also has its own separate bathroom and can be readily converted into a single room, should be required to accommodate an accompanying party. A Heated infinity-style swimming pool and a separate private spa pool have been integrated into the outdoor landscape. There is also a fabulous stone outdoor pavilion within a private courtyard garden, featuring a magnificent fireplace.
