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534 Gillespie Place | Acacia Bay, Taupo 3377, New Zealand
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Chalet Eiger
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Swiss hospitality in Acacia Bay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Lake Taupo is beautiful, but Taupo accommodations can be a bit "touristy" -- Chalet Eiger is the ideal solution. Outside of the bustle of Taupo, in the decidedly more refined Acacia Bay, Emil and Hea Min have created a marvel of hospitality . . . impeccably clean rooms, charming hosts, an inspired Christmas dinner that featured fine food and a lot of fun.

Wonderfully quiet, amazingly clean (the Swiss heritage shows here), wonderful snacks with tea in the afternoon, excellent internet connection (worth mentioning in NZ, where Internet tends to be pretty poor), and beautiful views of Lake Taupo.

Recommended, and I'd underline how much more you'll like Acacia Bay than the town of Taupo . . .

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Christmas 2011”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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My wife and I stayed at Chalet Eiger for three nights including Christmas day; there is only one word that describes the whole experience ''FANTASTIC''. The quality of the rooms and facilities is on par with any London 5 star hotel but peaceful!! Our hosts Emil and Hea Min were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The food was lovely and Emil kept the wine flowing throughout Christmas day..... If we ever get a chance to travel back to New Zealand this is a ''Must Stay Accommodation. A big thank you to you both for a memorable Christmas.

H & Y

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Best Place We Have Ever Stayed!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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My husband and I needed a peaceful trip away from hectic Auckland. Hosts Hea Min and Emil made our stay incredibly enjoyable. They tailored our menu to suit our preferences and spoilt us rotten! The rooms had an amazing view of the lake and were immaculate. We were sad to leave as we enjoyed their company and passion to make us feel at home. Well worth the money spent.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Fabulous & friendly service and beautiful views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011
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Chalet Eiger provides fabulous & friendly accommodation with beautiful views

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A wonderful experience with gracious hosts and excellent service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011
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We stayed for 4 nights at Chalet Eiger recently and had a lovely time. Emil and Hea Min were wonderful hosts and their attention to detail and warm personalities made this a memorable experience. Being well out of town it is very quiet, and the peaceful surrounds and excellent bedding meant we had the best sleeps of our holiday. The food is creatively cooked and presented. Hea Min cooked us and the other guests a surprise seafood dinner, all of the courses were perfect and the whole evening was very enjoyable.

This was by far the most expensive place we stayed at during a 2 week trip to the North Island, but it was worth every cent given the whole experience.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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534 Gillespie Place | Acacia Bay, Taupo 3377, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR19,728 - 24,020

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