Acacia Cliffs Lodge

There’s so much to love about Acacia Cliffs Lodge, as this exclusive all-suite boutique hotel overlooking Lake Taupo has that perfect blend of a top North Island location, privacy, timeless views, style in spades and one of the best gastronomic experiences you are likely to have here in New Zealand.

It starts with the property’s privileged hillside perch that delivers panoramic lake and mountain views, which you can admire night and day thanks to several chic terraces and walls of glass all around the hotel – including each of only four designer suites.

This is one of the most exclusive Taupo escapes around, meaning it can all be enjoyed in near-total privacy during your stay.

Within those few super-stylish guestrooms you’ll find bespoke design features and décor in what are contemporary, immaculate spaces coming with complimentary minibars; standalone tubs and walk-in rain showers; plush robes; plenty of mod-cons; and best of all, panoramic Lake Taupo views through floor-to-ceiling windows throughout – plus a private balcony for all but one. In-room massage or spa treatments can be arranged at Acacia Cliffs Lodge, yet with the many natural wonders, geothermal fields and waterfalls, hiking, biking and boat tours of wider Taupo on your doorstep, you may struggle to find the time!

Finally, if Acacia Cliffs Lodge wasn’t already drawing you in, its fine-dining restaurant (which sources its produce from either the hotel’s own garden or nearby farmers) is also simply superb. Whether enjoying breakfast on the terrace, a pre-dinner canapé and cocktail, or port and paired cheese in the evening, everything served here is of the highest possible order.