Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens

Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens

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Overview of Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Enjoy the area

Map
Taupo, Taupo
  • Popular LocationTaupo Hot Springs5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHuka Falls10 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Secret Garden Suite Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

The Aviary Suite

1 King Bed

The Bloom Suite

1 King Bed

The Hideaway Suite

1 King Bed

The Loft Suite

1 Queen Bed

The Nook Suite

1 King Bed

The Secret Garden Suite Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Tree Tops Suite Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Tree Tops Suite Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 6 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens

Centennial House set on 6 acres of lush park like grounds, stroll around and discover hidden treasures among the beautiful mature trees, stunning private gardens and water features. Take the kids down to the large pond and see if you can spot the 3 types of frogs and feed the ducks if they are about or have a picnic in this idyllic spot. Just be careful though as this area is also the 3 hole of our mini pitch and put golf course, you can find some clubs in the conservatory if you fancy a go.

Prices are based on 2 guests sharing a room, if you are a single person requiring a room to yourself please book as 2 guests.
There are to be no parties or events unless by prior arrangement, Ideal for large Family Retreats & Family Vacations & this is our main focus. By booking on this website you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
For a copy of our Terms and Conditions please message us.
Minimum stay is 2 nights, Peak times have longer minimum stay periods, Bank holidays 3 nights, Easter 4 nights, Christmas 7 nights, New years 4 nights up until 15th of January.

This 5 star luxury boutique lodge can cater for every occasion be it a Corporate Event , an Amazing Wedding, Family Retreat, Vacation or Romantic Weekend Getaway.

The lodge offers 6 spacious Deluxe Suites andTwo 2 bedroom Deluxe Suites which combined can sleep a total of 23 guests, each suite has its own unique interior styling most with en-suite and private lounge areas. (20 guests sleep in luxury beds 3 guests sleep on single sofa beds)

The light and airy kitchen with connected lounge and outdoor all weather conservatory which leads to the patio area with sun loungers and patio furniture offer a retreat for guests to relax, socialise and have a wine or two. There is a gas BBQ for you to use too and if you like to play garden games we have bowls, petanque, table tennis, quoits and croquet.

In the evening a great place relax, have a glass of mulled wine and roast a few marsh mallows with the kids is the fire pit located behind the house in the garden. In the morning you can take the kids to the fairy trail located to the right of the house in the garden and once you've found the fairy's then head on up to the agapanthus isle and you might be lucky and get to pat Shawn the Valais Sheep and Angel the Jersey Cow both are very friendly.

Conveniently located opposite the Taupo International Motorsports Park where you can go for a hot lap or take out a single seater race car or have a few laps of the fastest gokarts around and only 5 minutes drive to Taupo town centre and local attractions like the Taupo Bungy and Jet Boating. The Taupo Horse Racing Course and Gliding Club is just over the road, at the house we have ample free parking available for trailers or boats and just down the road from the Taupo Golf Club and famed trout fishing waters of the Waitahanui River.

Come stay a while

Property manager

John and Caroline Elliot

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Rotokawa

Located in Rotokawa, this guesthouse is in a rural area and in the mountains. Golf Club Taupo and Taupo Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
Map
Taupo, Taupo

What's nearby

  • Spa Thermal Park - 3 min drive
  • Taupo Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 6 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive
  • Craters of the Moon - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Storehouse - 6 min drive
  • Huka Falls - 10 min drive
  • Embra - 5 min drive
  • Crafty Trout Brewing - 6 min drive
  • Beaut Bakery - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centennial House Taupo, Boutique Lodge 23 guests, 10 Bedrooms & Amazing Gardens located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Golf Club Taupo, Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths. Waikato River is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent venue for a group gathering
We absolutely loved our stay at Centennial House and will be booking again. The rooms were great and the communal areas, both inside and out, were perfect for our reunion of 12 people. The host was gracious and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 16 family members of three generations celebrating grandmother's 80th birthday.
Brilliant for what we wanted - lovely accommodation and gathering spaces inside and out and very classy. Hosts were great. Facilities brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Ox L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice house but some issue with landlord
The good - the house was very comfortable, the beds were very nice, and it was a lovely stay for a big group of friends. The owners gave us a free freshly smoked fish which was very hospitable of them. However, some other behaviour of the landlords was quite offputting. Communication via email with the landlords before we arrived was perfectly fine. However when we arrived we discovered that the landlords would be staying on the property while we were there - in an outbuilding only a few metres from the front of the house/living room/one of the bedrooms. This wasn’t communicated to us before we arrived – I thought we would have private use of the property without worrying about disturbing neighbours. They also weren’t very keen to give us the keys to the outside bedroom. On the Saturday night when we were all playing games in the living room (with the curtains open) I noticed the silhouette of someone in the landlords’ building pulling back the curtain and watching us (not just a glance but watching for a while)… felt a bit creepy! We closed the curtains. The next morning one of the owners came over to us while we were relaxing outside before we packed up to leave to accuse us of having too many people staying. We did not have too many people – in fact we paid for 16 people but only had 15 people staying as one was sick. Four of our friends who were staying down the road joined us for dinner and came back for breakfast – and I had asked for and been granted permission for this before we paid for the property. Definitely left a sour taste, it felt like we were in some acrimonious tenant/landlord situation. One of us did spill some wine on the carpet which we cleaned up as best we could, which I will admit would be annoying to the landlords. They charged us a reasonable fee for carpet cleaning out of our bond so no complaints there (and my apologies for the spillage). It was a nice stay but slightly dampened by the accusatory behaviour from the owners, and not communicating that they would also be staying on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great holiday
It was a real treat having so many bathrooms, lovely place to stay, we enjoyed the mountain bike tracks so close by
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway
One of the best weekends we have had in a long time, kids had a blast playing in the “jungle” as they called it. Adults loved the peaceful and private property to relax and unwind. We will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by John and Caroline Elliot

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In 2017 we decided to get out of the big smoke (Auckland) it was becoming very tiring travelling 3 hours a day to work, so we decided it was time for a life style change and found this property Centennial House in Taupo which suite our plans perfectly. It was formerly a Christian retreat and before that a couple John and Judy Mahar who laid the foundations of the garden back in the 1970's and who built the original property.The property was fully renovated in 2010 and an extra wing was built and the old Taupo Cricket Pavilion was bought, fully renovated and moved to the garden and is now the Pavilon Suite.

Why they chose this property

We purchased Centennial House Taupo in 2017 for the purpose of running a lodge and wedding/corporate event venue. It suited our needs very well having 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and great entertaining areas, it has a very peaceful feel about the place.The gardens are absolutely stunning and this is something we enjoy developing.

What makes this property unique

Ideal for large extended family groups, 8 bathrooms, air-conditioning, sky TV & Netflix. 6 acres of landscaped gardens and water features for you to explore. Great indoor/outdoor dining facilities with a connected all weather conservatory which has 2 dinning tables & seating for 16, indoor dining for 12 with extendable main dining table and 4 stools at the breakfast bar in large fully equipped kitchen. Large 12m x 12m patio with outdoor furniture, large sun umbrella & sun loungers, gas BBQ. Fire pit in the forest for roasting marsh mallows with the kids(Please check fire ban restrictions in summer) Rural location with views of Mt. Tauhara. Close to Taupo town centre only 5min drive.
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