Braxmere Lodge

Just wow! We hired all 10 cabins for 10 families for 4 nights. Had the most brilliant time. The amenities were perfect , the setting is magical. We took our boats and water toys, swam in the lack everyday. Any hiccups resolved super fast , staff fantastic. So much to do there, we’ll be back. Need a car, we self catered , Turangi 5 mins drive.

Great location for a holiday with family and friends, or just an overnight. Right on the water, with a boat ramp. Rooms are comfortable with separately double bed and bathroom. You need to take all provisions.

Braxmere Lodge is located at the south east point of lake Taupo. Nestled at the foot of hills providing protection from prevailing winds. With a boat ramp on site there is no excuse not to get on the lake for some water skiing fishing or exploring on the beautiful lake. Given the lodge is right on the lake front you also have easy access for swimming, kayaking or other water based activities. A beautiful and large lawn laps up to the lakes edge providing plenty of room for picnics or to simply sit and take in the breathtaking vista. At Braxmere you are away from the hustle and bustle but only a 8 minute drive to the amenities in Turangi. A perfect location to actively or passively relax. The rooms are modern, clean, spacious and comfortable. The staff are friendly and there is restaurant onsite if you want a night off cooking. Thoroughly recommend Braxmere - you can’t go wrong.

This is our third time staying at Braxmere. It is in a lovely secluded area - we seemed to have the most sheltered bay when the rest of Taupo was choppy. Great for boating & enjoying the lake, there are walks & activities to enjoy nearby as well & close to Turangi which is handy for grocery shopping. The lodge rooms are clean & have every amenity you need including BBQ. 10/10 recommend.

Its hard to find a place to stay that is as nice as Braxmere, in their part of the world. Amazing views from every bedroom delivered fabulous morning sunrises for the three days we were there. Checking in was easy with the key left in a lock box at the door. The rooms are tidy and adequately appointed with a king bed, comfortable sofa, outdoor table and a huge shower. Occasional water shortages were a small problem that was quickly rectified. The restaurant was adequate. The staff were always happy to hep.

We were not able to stay as only 1 of the 2 beds were made up- there were 3 of us. We booked in prior to the office closing and received a confirmation email from reception with key details and telling us to enjoy our stay. On arrival we went to the restaurant, picked up our key and on opening the door to the room were met by a very musty smell. As the room had not been prepared for us we had no choice but to return the key. We just managed to catch restaurant staff as they drove away. We then had to book other accomodation 20 mins away, not easy to organise at 9.30pm but at least other Turangi hosts are keen to look after their guests. The reception staff have since texted to say that their 'after hours service' needs working on but as the room had not been prepared for us it really didn't make any difference whether we arrived prior to the reception closing or after? Were they going to make the bed and put towels etc out and air the room while we stood waiting? We would recommend to other guests to check their rooms before paying as otherwise you may end up out of pocket and without a bed for the night, with no staff left to put things right...