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Reviews of Pipers Lodge

3 out of 5
Pipers Lodge
18 Millar Street, National Park, National Park Village

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay. Spacious Lounge area and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Francesco

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were so kind, always willing to help, and very professional. So thank you to each and everyone for everything! However, the premises are in serious need of renovation and update, and the couches should be replaced by new ones, with no stains or holes. Also, while the communal area was decently heated at night, it was quite cold in the morning. Finally, breakfast was a little too basic for the price we paid (the average price of a 5-star hotel). So altogether, overpriced accommodation with a large room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Akuila on 10 Sept 2023
Hi Francesco,Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us. We certainly pride ourselves in the experience & professional service of our very friendly staff, hence thank you for acknowledging that.The FREE breakfast you got is something that we've just thrown in since May this year when we reopened our restaurant. It's just a touch for those keen and adventurous guests who always leave early in the morning for their respective activities. It doesn't have a value in the rate you paid.We are for sure not for those who are after a luxury getaway but comfort. Also the rate we offer on our website is way less than what you'd paid for on this site.Lastly, in case you aren't aware we've just taken over the lodge and we agree that most of our facilities desperately needs love & attention. We are committed to improving all this.Thank you!

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Akuila on 23 Aug 2023
Hi Maureen,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
For a lodge is good
This is a lodge, not a hotel so that people need to manage their expectations, main points: - Staff is friendly - Hotel is warm enough for cold weather, but no control for heating is in the room, it is centrally controlled - Toilets, bathroom and hot water are all good - Beds are not very comfy - Have not tried the lodge restaurant food - Complimentary hot drinks and drinking water tap are in lounge area only, so you have to leave your room for those and go back - Kitchen area for cooking your own food is available - Cleanness is average (unless you're not fussy) - Free parking is available - Continental breakfast is average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Akuila on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us. All the points you raised have been taken on board and we'll work on improving them. Hopefully we can get to host you again in the future so you can try the delicious food we offer in our restaurant.Til then - our best wishes to you & yours!

8/10 Good

Allen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Akuila on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent stay with us. Much appreciated!All the best & we hope to take care of you and your family again when you decide to visit national park again.

10/10 Excellent

RAHUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here, its very family friendly and excellent place to stay for a trip to the mountains and areas nearby. With unlimited tea/coffee and a wonderful lobby area with games to play and a fireplace, made the stay really enjoyable !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Akuila on 16 Jul 2023
Kia Ora,Thank you for taking the time to review us, Greatly appreciated. We're indeed pleased to note that you and your family enjoyed the facilities and the service rendered to you during your stay.We can't wait to welcome you back to Pipers when you do decide to return.Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Amour

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super helpful and very polite. My 3 children and I very much enjoyed our stay. Would definately come stay again 😊 highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Akuila on 16 Jul 2023
Hi Amour,Thank you for your beautiful review, greatly appreciated. Am glad to note that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially the company of our friendly staff. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to our home.Best Regards.

8/10 Good

Adela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Akuila on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you Adela for taking the time to rate your recent stay with us.

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member that i talked to was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Akuila on 5 Aug 2023
Thank you Allan for your ratings and for acknowledging our very helpful staff

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable jumping off point if you want to stay in the National Park Village for its nearby activities. Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot to stay for doing Tongariro crossing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Bruce on 9 Oct 2021
Thanks very much for your review Fiona. Regards Bruce and Di

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice lodge
Nice lodge to stay at, clean and has a nice lounge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Bruce on 5 Oct 2021
Hi David, thanks very much for your review, much appreciated. Regards Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere. Owners so welcoming and friendly. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Bruce on 11 Aug 2021
Thanks very much for your kind words. Cheers Bruce and Di

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the place very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Bruce on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you very much for your comment. Regards Bruce and Di

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to a massive storm the power was out on arrival. It was no fault of the lodge however the staff were extremely accommodating and very helpful. My daughter and had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Dianne on 21 Jul 2021
Many thanks for your understanding under very trying conditions. Regards Dianne

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Dianne on 21 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review our lodge. Regards Dianne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome family environment with super friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Dianne on 21 Jul 2021
Thank you very much for your generous review of our lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked Pipers Lodge as we we decided two days prior to have an Easter Weekend MTB adventure. We knew it would be "no frills" but we were pleasantly surprised with value for money. Staff were lovely on check in, and check out. Showers were great after a long day outside - with great pressure and warmth. Great to have towels provided also. The bed was comfy, and the linen was just right for the temperature we were having that weekend. Heaters in the room work well also, and great to have a basin in room so you don't need to experience cold too early in the morning to brush your teeth. Bar was also great (which always helps!)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Bruce on 10 Apr 2021
Thanks very much for your review, we are constantly working on upgrades to the lodge as we can.. All the very best to you. Cheers Bruce and Di

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They make me feel very welcome on rival and allowed me to park my motorbike while I did the Alpine Crossing walk which I really appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Bruce on 9 Jan 2021
Thanks very much, it was absolutely no problem at all. Cheers Bruce and Di

8/10 Good

Lora, Rotorua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice enough: clean and a nice fire place in the lounge. - no water fountain and can’t fill up your bottle in the bathroom. If you want to drink water you need to go to the bar. - they do not provide towels so if you want to have a shower bring your own.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Bruce on 12 Oct 2020
Thank you Lora for taking the time to review our lodge. We also having drinking water in the guest kitchen. Towels are provided for when booking an en suite room. we have towels for hire should you wish not to bring your own. Kind regards Dianne

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base camp
A great little ski lodge in the middle of National Park village, only 20mins from the mountains. A great place to set up base camp, big fire, bar, food, heating- everything you need. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Bruce on 28 May 2020
Thanks very much Matthew, much appreciated. Cheers Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Bruce on 3 Mar 2020
Hi Alan, thanks very much for your review, I will pass this onto the staff. Regards Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, cozy lounge area; room was clean, soft towels. Can hear neighbors next door, but ear plugs or white noise will take care of that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Bruce on 24 Feb 2020
Thank you very much for your review, we are working on the, next door neighbor noises one room at a time.. regards Bruce

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lounge, hot tubs, kitchen, staff. Wifi did not work in our room. No a/c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Bruce on 24 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review, our wifi an issue for a week or so but has now been repaired, very sorry about the a/c not working, our staff had not opened your vent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and accommodating The complex is clean and tidy with a homely feel about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Bruce on 25 Jan 2020
Thanks very much for taking the time to post a review. Regards Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Ronja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My dad and l stayed here a night before doing the tongariro crossing. We had a twin room with comfortable beds and it was very clean. Big bonus was the hot pools! Great kitchen too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Bruce on 15 Jan 2020
Thanks very much for your review, it's very much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly people , very clean and super comfortable and warm bunk beds !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Bruce on 5 Jan 2020
Thanks very much for your feedback. Cheers Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice kitchen facilities. Very friendly staff. Enjoyed the spa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Bruce on 5 Jan 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Bruce on 5 Jan 2020
Thank you so much for you generous review

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good family value!
The lodge was clean and had good amenities. Bunk beds and doors were a little squeaky!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Bruce on 4 Jan 2020
Hi Kristen, thanks for your review, we are talking to the suppliers of our new bunks as they guaranteed they wouldn't squeak!! We are oiling the doors as we speak. Cheers Bruce

8/10 Good

Jean-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Bruce on 1 Jan 2020
Thanks very much for taking the time to post your review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from bruce on 18 Dec 2019
Thanks very much for taking the time to post a revue. All the best, Bruce and Di

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean but pretty hectic. The staff were very helpful and if was value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Bruce on 18 Dec 2019
Thanks for your comments, they are always welcome. Regards Bruce and Di

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Bruce on 10 Oct 2019
Thanks very much for your review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Bruce on 3 Oct 2019
Thanks very much Anonymous for taking the time to post your review. Regards Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lodge so don’t expect it to be similar to hotels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Bruce on 14 Sept 2019
Thanks very much for taking the time to review our lodge-not hotel. Regards Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Bruce on 22 Aug 2019
Thanks very much for taking the time to post a review. Regards Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ski lodge
Ski trip. Pipers is always our first accommodation. you get what you paid for. nice and warm room. However, don't expect wifi will work.=P
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Bruce on 2 Aug 2019
Hi there thanks for the review, wifi is a thorn in our side at times as we are still on copper...waiting for fibre to come to us, Cheers Bruce

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Kind regards Dianne on 18 Jul 2019
Many thanks for your very generous review on our lodge.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Staffs were so rude. Free cancellation was an option but nothing was done.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Bruce on 15 Jul 2019
Hello there, please tell me the day you booked I need to find out who you dealt with. Also if you cancelled within 48 hours of arrival there is no charge other there is a one night charge for all bookings that cancel within 48 hours of booking. Regards Bruce

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy. Very old and a bit of a rabbit warren... but good for the price. nice central gathering area and great kitchen for preparing own food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Bruce on 15 Jul 2019
Hi Anonymous, thanks for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed our lodge. Regards Bruce

4/10 Poor

TPW, New Plymouth

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff. Most times in New Zealand you get what you for. Here you get less.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Bruce on 13 Jul 2019
Thank you for your feedback, obviously we are disappointed with your negative comment, but this lodge does suit most of the people most of the time. 'Regards Bruce