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Chalet Eiger

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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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Wellington, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

We recently stayed 3 nights in the Chalet Eiger, using it as a home base to explore the greater New Zealand Taupo region. To jump right to the conclusion, we found this B&B to be absolutely perfect - the best we have seen in NZ. Thus if you are coming to this region and desire the absolute top in accommodation... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

I was recently in New Zealand for a short holiday and was luck enough to find Chalet Eiger in Taupo. Having travelled throughout New Zealand on many occasions and stayed at the top lodges, Chalet Eiger I believe is far superior to most of the 5 Star lodges. It is set in Acacia Bay , a beautiful part of Taupo... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at Chalet Eiger. We were firstly greeted with a fantastic fruit tart created by Hea Min. The taste was so delicious, reflecting Hea Min's obvious superb cooking, we rather wished we had arranged to eat at the chalet in the evening instead of in Taupo itself as the restaurant we picked in the... More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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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... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
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... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011
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Chalet Eiger provides fabulous & friendly accommodation with beautiful views More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2011
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My wife and I stayed at Chalet Eiger for two nights during our honeymoon in New Zealand, and we are so glad that we did. The accommodation itself is very impressive, with luxurious bathrooms, integrated stereo systems in the rooms, a large relaxing lounge and impressive dining area. But the real highlights were (i) the amazing hospitality of Emil and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011
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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... More

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534 Gillespie Place | Acacia Bay, Taupo 3377, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* RM1,112 - 1,354

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