Waipoua Lodge (Waipoua Forest, New Zealand): See 75 Hotel Reviews and 41 Photos

Address: 4748 State Highway 12, Waipoua Forest 0376, New Zealand

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Region: New Zealand > North Island > Waipoua Forest

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Waipoua Forest

Price range (per night): $501 - $604

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Experience true New Zealand hospitality. Waipoua Lodge - creating a memorable guest experience. Waipoua Lodge is a little piece of luxury etched in history where you can experience true New Zealand hospitality whilst travelling Northland’s Twin Coast Discovery Highway. This circular route provides two diverse coastlines which offer in just one region, so much of the natural environment which is our beautiful Aotea-roa (land of the long white cloud). Nestled on a ridge overlooking the vast Waipoua Forest – home of the ancient and iconic kauri trees, Waipoua Lodge offers relaxing, warm and authentic New Zealand hospitality and the perfect location from which to explore the beautiful and often undiscovered Kauri Coast - Pathway to Northland and Naturally New Zealand’s Ancient, Eco & Cultural Destination. With the mixture of yesteryear in the old Kauri lodge, home to artefacts from the Kauri logging era, to the four acres of garden and tranquil bush walk surrounded by pasture and forest … you will be inspired and all within an easy 3 hour drive from Auckland. If you have a love of food, cooking and entertaining, then dining at Waipoua Lodge will be an experience to remember. Spending some time with host and chef Fran in the kitchen could simply be the ‘cream on your dessert!’ ... more less

QualitySeekers_13

Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 review

“Great Consistency”

Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I visit NZ from the UK regularly and we stayed at Waipoua Lodge in Febraury this year after a great few days stay there two years earlier. The offering at Waipoua Lodge is quite unique due to the location and intimacy of the lodge, freindliness of Fran and Ian and the superb food. It is an ideal... More

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paulandtrish

Twin waters

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“A wonderful place to stay!”

Reviewed 28 April 2013

We stayed 3 nights at Waipoua Lodge mid April. From the moment we arrived until the day we reluctantly left, we enjoyed wonderful hospitality, delicious meals and informed and entertaining commentary on the local area. This is a special part of the world and Fran and Ian enhanced our holiday experience with their commitment to ensuring that we enjoyed a... More

Mac S

Charlottesville

“A Wonderful Getaway! Well Worth the Drive!”

Reviewed 18 April 2013

My partner and I booked a 3 night stay at Waipoua Lodge this past Febuary. We had been touring the northern island by car for several days and arrived at the lodge on the 14th, knocked at the door and we were greeted by Fran. We actually arrived a day early by mistake (let's just call it jetlag) but Fran... More

Suzanne T

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Stay One More Day”

Reviewed 14 April 2013

Waipoua Lodge, Fran and Ian create the perfect environment for learning, culinary excellence, warm hospitality, and wonderful senses of humor. Their energy and attention to detail was boundless. My daughter and I were hoping that we could unpack our bags and stay forever. The region is breathtaking, so plan an extra day! We miss you Fran and Ian!

Thank you for your lovely review and we are delighted you would have liked to have stayed forever! We consider ourselves custodians of a very special and historic 'grand old lady' which has been looking after travellers for 100 years and as you say the region is breathtaking, so more than one night can definitely provide an even more inspiring... More

storeyvision

Phoenix

“Enchanting!”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

The Waipoua Lodge is absolutely delightful! We highly recommend it as a "must stay" for those traveling to the Waipoua Forest on the North Island. Expertly run by Fran and Ian, we could not have had a better stay. The lodge included suites and separate quarters from the main lodge. The suite was very clean, comfortable and spacious, with plenty... More

Thank you so much for writing your first review on TripAdvisor and for it to be about Waipoua Lodge. What a wonderful and comprehensive review and we really appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedule to do this. When your agent booked with us they said how much you enjoyed walking and hiking and we were delighted that... More

Elsdal_12

Orbost, Australia

Senior Contributor

29 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 19 cities

6 helpful votes

“Perfect Hosts a bonus.”

Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed two nights in the Woolshed Room which was large, comfortable and clean. Fran and Ian were great hosts so much so that you felt you were staying with friends. Frans food was great especially considering the problem of distance from suppliers. Ian took us on a trip to see the big trees and told us a lot about... More

Thank you for your really great account of your stay with us. You are right that one of the lovely things about only having a few suites is the ability for our guests to get to know each other and share stories about their travels. As you say we have a few stories to tell aswell! So pleased you enjoyed... More

134JenniferB

Rochester, United Kingdom

“24 hours to remember!”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

Waipoua Lodge was the highlight of our three week 'holiday of a lifetime' in New Zealand. We had underestimated the beauty of the kauri coast and were really grateful to Fran and Ian for their account of the local environment and for suggesting all the 'must' places to visit. We were only able to stay one night at the Lodge,... More

What can we say but thank you for your very kind comments - we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to the day when we can once again welcome you to Waipoua Lodge and the amazing environment that is the Kauri Coast. Kind regards Ian & Fran More

joford

Tokyo, Japan

25 hotel reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

23 helpful votes

“Wonderful Waipoua”

Reviewed 15 March 2013

We stayed at the Waipoua Lodge in December 2012. I have been meaning to write this review for some time so apologies for its delay. We decided upon Waipoua based on the amazing reviews. It was a difficult decision whether to stay here due to the cost. However, we had a wonderful stay. We drove up from Auckland stopping at... More

Thank you for your lovely review and for recommending guests stay with us. It is an ongoing challenge to us to ensure that Waipoua Lodge provides excellent value for money. With only four suites, a remote ancient forest location and old historical buildings to maintain it is not easy, but at the same time our limited number of suites ensures... More

Patricia R

Montreal, Canada

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Heavenly Northland Haven”

Reviewed 10 March 2013

With a long history of sheltering travellers, this historic home, once a sheep farm, has made itself a place amongst the best of the New Zealand lodges.The accolades from other travellers say it all. We would simply add that the hosts, Ian and Fran, are genuinely interested in their guests, personalise their recommendations for your itinerary based on excellent local... More

Thank you for your wonderful review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at the historic Waipoua Lodge - we see ourselves as custodians of a very special place, steeped in history of the early pioneering days of not only Northland, but New Zealand. The ambience of the lodge and the ancient kauri forest is truly... More

Marea R

Melbourne, Australia

5 reviews

“A Grand Finale to a Magical Day of Natural Wonders!”

Reviewed 1 March 2013

Fran's friendly greeting in the carpark was the start of a wonderful stay. We had visited all of their suggested places and walks in the Waipoua Forest on our way. This is a haven of beautiful surroundings, exceptional food ( cooked by Fran ) and wonderful matched wines (selected by Ian). Fran and Ian provided a comfortable balance between professional... More

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are very grateful to our many guests who have posted positive reviews which have earned us our Travellers' Choice Award in three categories - Best Luxury Hotel, Best Small Hotel and Best Service. Ian and I are committed to creating a memorable guest experience in every aspect of what we do... More

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