Alan Pye Cottage at Huka Lodge Taupo

Since the 1920s, the world’s most discerning travellers have made their way to Huka Lodge to luxuriate in its generous hospitality, superb cuisine, attentive service and magnificent location. Over 20 romantic indoor and outdoor private dining venues are among the many unique features to be enjoyed throughout this stunning property.

This legendary retreat is consistently ranked amongst the very finest in the world and was the proud recipient of the Tatler Award for Enduring Excellence in 2010.

The Lodge nestles amongst 17 – acres of gardens (ranked as being of national significance), on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, upstream from the Huka Falls. The Lodge grounds enclose a tennis court, a heated swimming pool, spa pools, petanque and croquet courts.

Alan Pye Cottage takes every advantage of a superb location and sits above lush rolling green lawns and manicured gardens on the banks of the Waikato River, where the powerful and hypnotic turquoise green waters surge downstream on their way to the Huka Falls.

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. A well-equipped kitchen is set up for a personal chef – guests may choose to stay in or to stroll over to the main Lodge and dine there. 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.

Rates vary, with base rates for two people in one suite in low season and increasing depending on number of guests, suites and the season. Rates include pre-dinner drinks and canapés, a five-course gourmet dinner and full country breakfast. Guests have use of all Lodge amenities and we offer complimentary return Taupo Airport transfers if required.