I'm a very, very picky traveler. I'm addicted to 5 star hotels like the Shangri-la.. South of Auckand, NZ has had very few properties that have impressed me. They people are all great, but the rooms were very sub-par. Oreti was a terrific find! I was very surprised at the quality of the rooms and the people.. and the restaurant.... More

Very quiet, peaceful village outside of Turangi (approx 20-30 minute drive back into town). Cabins have beautiful view over the lake, and have a kitchen for self catering. We enjoyed dinner at Lakeland House Restaurant which is close by (lovey food and setting) and also at the restaurant at the village which was good. More

We enjoyed Christmas 2010 at Oreti Village. I had found it on the internet. We had been in Australia watching the English cricket team trash the Aussies in the Ashes test. We were in New Zealand with a camper van but decided to spend Xmas in a bit more luxury, this is a wonderful place the service exceptional, the apartment... More

My husband and I enjoy 3 weeks annually at Oreti.The accomodation is wonderful, the kitchen is well equipped or you can enjoy the restaurant 1 min away from your accomodation, sit on the deck and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Taupo.My husband is a very keen fly flisherman so he has many lakes and rivers to land a rainbow.I... More

great accommodation, wonderful food, fantastic staff and a magnificent location... great place to use as a base when exploring the Southern Lake Taupo region... the apartments have stunning views across Lake Taupo, beds are comfy, especially after a long day of adventuring... the restaurant service and food is fantastic... especially the Chocolate Fondant...mmmmm... merci beaucoup!!! I am looking forward to... More

Amazing! We had a great stay and loved everything! The views were great and the songs of tui and fantail outside the window was exactly what we were looking for. We had guests over for tea and the space was great and the facilities more than adequate. We even got in some fishing and the laundry room was greatly appreciated.... More

We stayed in a 2 bed Exec Room for a couple of nights in July 2011. The views over the Lake Taupo from the rooms and balcony were fantastic. Being July the nights outside were cold, with heavy snow in the mountains nearby. A heater was left on in the lounge for our arrival, but we miss the central heating... More

I was taking our family skiing and selected this place primarily because of the good reviews it had received, its proximity to Mt Ruapehu and to the Tokaanu hot pools. Our expectations were high, unfortunately they were not met. We had selected a Loft apartment which,despite its $200/night price and a nice view over the lake, has basic facilities, which... More

I cannot say enough great things about this place. The rooms are beautifully finished, all have fantastic views and were extremely clean. The accommodation is in a beautiful setting of native bush, and overlooking Lake Taupo. The rooms are reasonably priced considering they sleep 4. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. I... More