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Karapiro Lodge
At a Glance
- luxury in facilities, ambience, and service
- great views
Pros
- out of town
Cons
Karapiro Lodge Review
Ed and Ann Rompelberg constructed a modern Edwardian mansion 20 km (12 mi) from Cambridge in 2004, where they host guests in endless luxury that only begins with the grand views across Lake Karapiro and Maungatautiri Mountain. Two ground-floor suites open to private balconies and feature hydrotherapy spa showers, divine beds with goosedown duvets, chandeliers with dimmers, and leather easy chairs—and they are simply humble compared to the Versace Suite and Sir Tristram Room that share the entire upper level of the house. There are a cozy guest lounge, a guest pool, hot tub, and sauna. Hearty, home-cooked, inclusive breakfasts are served in one of the delightfully appointed dining rooms. Ann will cook dinner by arrangement.
- Address: 1829F State Highway 1, Lake Karapiro, 3484
- Phone: 07/823-7414
- Website: www.lakekarapirolodge.co.nz
- Location: Cambridge
Contact Information
- 4 rooms.
- Rate includes breakfast.
Hotel Details
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