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Huka Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Serene retreat by Waikato River

Riverside luxury awaits at this secluded lodge with an outdoor pool overlooking the Waikato River. Enjoy complimentary champagne after exploring nearby Huka Falls on free bicycles. Relax in hot tubs and a sauna before indulging in the restaurant's gourmet dining experience.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
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About this property

Huka Lodge

  • Luxury lodge by the river
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception at Huka Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like fitness classes and fishing at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or 2 hot tubs, and indulge in reflexology, a body wrap, or a sports massage. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and an electric car charging station
    • Helicopter/airplane tours, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as wet bars and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
    • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Does Huka Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Huka Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Huka Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Huka Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Huka Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is Huka Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Waikato River and Huka Falls. Wairakei International Golf Course and Spa Thermal Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Perfect Resort and Service. Truly one-of-a-kind.

Huka Lodge goes above and beyond to see to your every need. the suites are spacious and gorgeous, and the food is impossible to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

latifah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked pretty much everything. Food was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely first class would definitely go back. The food was exceptional and the staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avi

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

Amazing experience

Top notch. Service was very attentive. Nothing was too difficult. Includes 5 course dinner, lunc (whatever you want) and breakfast. All superb. They even drop you off at beginning of a lovely walk that takes you back to hotel. Expensive but worth it for a special experience. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service anticipating needs plus quality food and wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Luxury at its best

Our third time here and it never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place. The staff tried to Make it all about dinner. They gave you the feeling they were looking down at you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Top lodge in New Zealand

Wonderful Lodge. Great service, excellent meals and very accommodating. Room was spacious, well equipped, ultra clean with great river view. Definitely returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverside room was lovely. Property was gorgeous. Loved every precious minute of our stay. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Over the top in every way

Excellent experience! The lodge is beyond luxurious and the staff were all very attentive. Given the price of our stay one would expect excellence. The food was truly exceptional in presentation, imagination and flavour. The staff were very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EbruPınar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service - Stunning Surroundings - Beautiful Resort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Huka Lodge

Amazing property and service. The 5 course dinner with wine was fantastic. Breakfast was good as well. Short walk to the Huka Falls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Idyllic

Amazing! Everything is impeccable. Staff is super helpful. Food delicious. Room comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

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

Perfect

Perfect! There is no words to describe how amazing this hotel is. We have travelled a lot and stayed at dozens of five star hotels but never like this. I highly recommend this !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

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

二人にとって特別な日を最高に過ごしたいなら。。。ここ！

素晴らしいサービス！全てに心意気が行き届いていて、非の打ち所がない。個人的な要望にも心地よく受け入れてもらえて、感謝です。施設もプライベート感が満載でとても気持ちよく滞在できました。そして、何より夕食が最高です。どれもすばらしい料理でしたが、おねがしたらソムリエがそれぞれの料理に合うワインを持ってきていただいて、料理がさらに引き立ちました！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

We loved our stay and felt very privileged to be able to experience this wonderful Lodge
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Gorgeous lodge, faultless service.

Huka Lodge lives up to its recommendation as a luxurious but unpretentious lodge in a stunning setting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Still New Zealand's best

The setting beside the river, the perfectly tended grounds with the green and white motif, the Lodge and the suites - all deserve the highest rating. We really enjoy having a choice of dining spaces and this time we were splendidly set up in the Library for dinner and in the spectacular outdoor "green room" for lunch. The staff are without exception helpful, charming and often fun.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

What a relaxing place!!!

We love and enjoy our stay at the Huka Lodge, I'm always a hotel snob and this hotel is living up its standard. All the staff are very accommodating and polite. I could stare at the river view for ages! No wonder The Queen has come here 4 times!!! We had a hiccup with running out of hot water at night and we had to shower in other room, I usually would get very grumpy with it as this would not be expected with the price we are paying, but because everyone has been very nice to us, we were happily put up with it. We were then offered a discount on our bill at the end.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

The Best of The Best, a Dream Location.

Absolutely the most opulent resort I have ever stayed in and I have stayed in luxury resorts all over the world. Although the cost of a room is in the upper bracket it was worth every penny, we are desperate to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice lodge beside the mighty Waikato river

Just an over night stay but definitely one return to - great location, accommodation quality and friendly helpful staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RDG

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

Excelência em todos os aspectos!

Você logo se dá conta que está um lodge diferente quando um staff se posta na recepção para recebê-lo sem grande afetação ou cerimônia,e sim com genuína disposição de atendê-lo... Dai ao inúmeros encanto desse local singular, suas instalações e seus serviços são um crescente! Não há dúvida que está entre os melhores dos melhores que visitamos (e não foram poucos!). Aproveitem! Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine;
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A&J STAY

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

WOULD GIVE IT 6 OUT OF 5 IF THAT WAS AN OPTION!

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY