This was our second visit to Chalet Eiger, and we returned to Taupo specifically to stay there again. Emil and Hea Min offer gracious, warm hospitality with very comfortable rooms and facilities. Most of all, Hea Min is a cook (chef?) who could easily hold her head high amongst 5-star celebrity chefs if she wanted to - supported by Emil who has his own specialities also (eg. a game terrine which was delightful). They take the time to source ingredients from trusted suppliers and they also grow many of their own vegetables and herbs. We will return in the next couple of years! (If you go, make sure you ask for the sesame and pepper encrusted tuna with sesame rice).

Words could never describe the Chalet Eigler. From the moment we arrived (They had an American Flag on the flag pole to grret us) until the moment we left we felt as if we had become part of the family. The house is absolutely gorgeous and our room was top notch with a light and sound system, the likes I have never seen before. Fresh towels each morning AND evening. A chocolate on the bed stand each evening. Everything was to perfection. Not only the accomodations, but the propritors, Emil and Hae Min, are so very welcoming and EXTREMELY caring. I was not feeling well one evening and their concern and help was way beyond what one could ever dream of. We spent 2 nights with them and we were sorry to leave. A more wonderful place I have yet to see. Don't miss the oportunity to be at the Chalet Eigler !

This was a lovely house with lovely hosts however it was not top of our list for our months travelling in NZ. Whilst the fancy Hi Fi system was impressive and it did have some nice personnel touches we thought it was overpriced and with such a hard bed we did not get a very good sleep. We did not take an evening meal there so cannot comment on that. For breakfast the cold choice was good and they did ask if we wanted anything hot. However they did not give us any idea as to what this could be!
For a lower price the Maison de la Mer in Akoroa was definitely the best for us and we judged everything after this on their price & standard. We therefore expected something exceptional at the Chalet Eiger (and from looking at the previous reviews) so sadly we were disappointed. We also has poor weather for our 2 night stay so we had no view of the lake! On the bases of price i would not recommend the Chalet Eiger.

My husband and I stayed two nights at Chalet Eiger for part our honeymoon - it was such a welcoming and comfortable B&B. We were even greated at the door with the Australian flag on the pole - a nice touch. The fridge was stocked of wine, beer, cheese and fruit and we thoroughly enjoyed our gourmet four course meal on the first night - the hosts are just so lovely and attentive! The bathroom in our room was just gorgeous with a fabulous claw tub with fresh flowers added everyday. The views of the lake in the main loungeroom and kitchen were sensational. Taupo was a great place to visit - there was so much to see and do. We highly recommend a helicopter ride over the lake and nearby mountains - very memorable. The only negatives are that there wasn't a TV and DVD player in the bedroom and that the bed we had was a king made up of two singles which wasn't the most comfortable of beds.