Huka Lodge

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Rooms

Within 17-acres of magnificent manicured grounds, nestled along the banks of the Waikato River, accommodation is available within just 25 rooms.

These comprise 18 Lodge Rooms, one suite and the two exclusive Huka Lodge Cottages. The Owner’s Cottage provides secluded accommodation for a maximum of eight guests within four bedrooms and the superb new Alan Pye Cottage has two bedrooms for four guests.

Lodge Rooms
True retreats in every sense, the rooms are harmonious and deliberately simple in approach. Designed to allow the beauty of the landscape to dominate while providing soft light and layers of well appointed luxury.

Every last detail required for guest comfort has been carefully considered, from the finest monogrammed bed linen, to the freshly baked biscuits. The bathrooms offer every indulgence as well as being spacious and light. Dressing rooms are both large and generous.

The Owner's Cottage
One of the world’s most exclusive hideaways, offering the best of both worlds, total independence and privacy as well as all of Huka Lodge’s amenities.

The Owner’s Cottage at Huka Lodge sits on an elevated and sunny promontory above the spectacular Waikato River, within the grounds. Virtually completely hidden from view, this secluded hideaway enjoys stunning views downstream to the mighty Huka Falls.

Four superbly decorated spacious en suite guest rooms are anchored by a central living room, dining area, kitchen and den. The colour palette is deliberately muted with elegant use of soft cream and caramel hues for the walls and bleached oak wooden parquet floors throughout. This all contributes to an ambience of calm restful relaxation within the Cottage.

Alan Pye Cottage
Within the beautifully tended 17-acre grounds, another wonderful new enhancement to this iconic retreat has recently welcomed its first guests.
A magnificent open plan living room, featuring a very high ceiling, with an open fireplace and dining taking place within. This room offers decadently comfortable furniture and everything guests will need to feel this is a true ‘home away from home’. Tall glass doors on both sides of the room face the river on one side and the enclosed courtyard garden and outdoor pavilion on the other.

The Cottage boasts two large and stylishly appointed bedrooms, with fireplaces, en suite bathrooms and generous walk-through dressing rooms. Both bedrooms are superbly decorated and offer a highly considered level of comfort.

The bathrooms are beautifully appointed with twin basins, deep baths, separate showers and heated towel rails. The floors are made from limestone and all enjoy under floor heating. Large and generous walk-through dressing rooms are adjacent to all of the bathrooms.

A well-equipped kitchen is set up for a personal chef – guests may choose to stay in or to wander over to the main Lodge and dine there. Guests at The Alan Pye 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 complete bathroom should it be required to accommodate an accompanying party. A laundry is also available with the Cottage.

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 courtyard garden featuring a magnificent fireplace.

Escort Rooms
There are a total of six Escort Rooms available at Huka Lodge. These are very simple single rooms designed for children travelling with parents, for accompanying staff such as nannies, personal security, drivers etc.

These rooms contain a single bed, wardrobe unit, bedside table, desk and en suite bathroom with shower and toilet only (no baths).

The four Lodge Escort Rooms are located with three being adjacent to Lodge Rooms 13, 16 & 19 and one interconnecting to Room 4.

The two Owner’s Cottage Escort Rooms are sited independently, however they are in very close proximity to the Cottage.

Activities and facilities

There is a fabulous pool complex. tennis court, petanque and croquet plus 3 Mounatin Bikes available for use.

In addition to what the Lodge offers, there are a million and one things to do including helicopetr tours and boat trips on the magnificent Lake tAUPO.

Dining

There are, incredibly, over 20 beautiful dining venues dotted about teh resort offering peace and romanace in equal doses.

The Main Lodge building draws guests like bees to honey. It is from here that having breakfasted well, guests either set off for adventure, or settle in a comfortable chair with a book beside a log fire.

Come evening, candles are lit, lights dimmed and the drinks set out. Guests gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine, prepared using the finest of ingredients and complemented by exceptional wines. Service is both solicitous and seamless, designed to anticipate.

Huka Lodge Executive Chef – David Griffiths
 
New Zealand-born, David Griffiths enjoys a high profile and a well-established reputation. Working with his partner Prue Barton, he is best known for the restaurant they created in Auckland, Vinnies. This achieved considerable success and numerous accolades over the years, gaining recognition as one of the country’s leading restaurants by both the dining public and industry peers alike.

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