Title: River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest Vacation home in Broadlands Forest with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59060000/59051100/59051009/0980a48c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59060000/59051100/59051009/d6012b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59060000/59051100/59051009/9ae96444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59060000/59051100/59051009/bfe38d04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59060000/59051100/59051009/00cb6f11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location River Lookout Lodge offers an inviting retreat amidst the Broadlands Forest, where beautifully manicured gardens and a tranquil atmosphere await. Enjoy a light-filled living room with large sliding glass doors, indoor-outdoor flow, and complimentary WIFI for staying connected. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest Down a long, tree-lined driveway in the Broadlands Forest lies a hidden retreat, nestled on an expanse of land right on the banks of the mighty Waikato River - welcome to River Lookout Lodge. From the moment you turn into the driveway and approach this stunning property you’ll immediately feel on holiday. Beautifully manicured gardens lead you to the front door, welcoming you into a home where sophisticated styling meets cosy comfort; a match made in heaven. The light and bright living room here at River Lookout Lodge features large sliding glass doors, creating that all important indoor-outdoor flow. Sit back and relax with a book, watch your favourite TV show, or stay connected with the complimentary WIFI. A breeze flowing through will keep you comfortably cool on those hot summer days, while the heat pump and fireplace will ensure you’re toasty warm come winter. The fully equipped kitchen with its gorgeous vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and modern design will be the hub for your family or friends to gather here at River Lookout Lodge. Wake in the morning to a freshly brewed coffee from the Nespresso machine and perch yourself at the breakfast bar. Or, spark up the BBQ and lay out a beautiful spread of food on the indoor or outdoor dining table and enjoy a meal together. At the end of the feast, let the dishwasher do the hard work and pour yourself a drink. It’s time to take a dip in the hot-tub, and marvel at the views out over the leafy green yard down toward the river. Lay your head in comfort each night in one of the four bedrooms here at River Lookout Lodge. The master bedroom is truly a sight to be seen, with its huge picture window and luxurious leather chairs that will have you basking in the sunshine, getting lost in the view for hours. The main house here at River Lookout Lodge is complemented by a self-contained cottage, which retains much of its architectural heritage with pops of the same modern styling of the house. A cosy lounge, fully equipped kitchen, bedroom, and full bathroom offer everything a couple or teenage family member would need for a private space to call their own. Located less than 20 minutes drive north of Taupo, River Lookout Lodge is an ideal spot to enjoy everything the lakeside town has to offer, while still enjoying a little slice of quiet, riverside paradise. Release your worries down the Waikato on your next holiday, and let River Lookout Lodge do the rest. As the property has direct, unfenced access to the river, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.The spa pool is not fenced but there is a child-proof cover on it. When the spa pool cover is off, adults should closely supervise young children.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027700/108027637/b47e7efd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waiara farmhouse Located 15-20 mins drive north of Taupo. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 596968 River Road Broadlands Forest River Road Lodge Broadlands Forest Holiday Home ## About the area Broadlands Forest is home to this vacation home. Golf Club Taupō and Taupō Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are also worth visiting. [Visit our Broadlands Forest travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Broadlands-Forest.dx553248635929332701) [View more Vacation homes in Broadlands Forest](https://www.expedia.ca/Broadlands-Forest-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635929332701-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.593227,176.28671&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pzojF%7D%7E%7Dr%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FSBQ%40U%40Q%40UBQBUBQBU%40QDQBQDUBQDQDQDSDQDQFQDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQHOFQHOFMHOHMJOHOHMHOJOHKJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJMLKJGLKLMJGLILKLILGJINGLELGLGNGLELENGLCNGLENENALENCLANCNANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDNDLFNBLFLDNDLFLFLFNDLFLHLFLHJJLHLFLLJJLFJJJLJJLJHJLLHJJLJLHJJNJNHLHNHNHLHNHLFNHPFNHPFNFPFPFNDPFPFPDPFPDPDRBPDPDPBTDPBPBPBTBPBT%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAN%3FTAPATAPATCPATAPCRCRCRCPCREPCREREPCPEPEPGPEPGRGPEPGNGPGPGNINGNIPGNINILININILINKNKLIJKNKJIJMNIJMJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHMFKJMHMFMHMFOFMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODODMBODM%40OBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOCOAMCOAMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMGOGKIMGMIMKMGKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKOKKKKKOIKKMIOIOIMKOIOIMGOIOGQIOGOGOIQGQGOEQGQESGQEQEQEQEQEQCSESCQESAQCSCSCSCQAUAQAUCQ%3FUAQAU%3FOAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9X2gLsvIjKBfzeRriJfAuwj2C6w=) Broadlands, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Spa Thermal Park - 18 min drive - 25.9 km - Taupō Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 28.0 km - Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa - 20 min drive - 28.8 km - Huka Falls - 23 min drive - 31.7 km - Craters of the Moon - 33 min drive - 32.3 km ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest located? > Situated in Broadlands Forest, this vacation home is steps from Waikato River and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Aratiatia Rapids. Golf Club Taupō and Maori Carvings are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Road Spa Lodge - Broadlands Forest Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Stay was fantastic, required accommodation for work, so worked well for what was required. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amiel G. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### We will come back again Stayed here for 3 nights - had such good and peaceful time. Everything went well except for when we're looking for wifi password, didn't have much instruction about it. The shower in the ensuite looks like it needs resealing though. ##### Amiel G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Joshua Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed our stay of 2nights (6 adults & 3 kids). Place was neat and tidy on the inside. Nice wall art. Beautiful views in and from the backyard/garden. Only con was the wifi in the property was quite poor. Called the bachcare suppprt line for help and the guy who helped me said will call back shortly, but never did. Instead sent me instructions to reset the wifi modem etc via email, but the modem was no where to be found (i think it was locked away). Other than that, everything else was great. Thanks ##### Joshua Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Santhosh C. Sep 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and lodge! Was a great stay and really nice property. Quite spacious, we enjoyed our stay a lot ##### Santhosh C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh P. Jun 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location and facilities Stay was amazing, everything easy! Was perfect! ##### Josh P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edmond Z. Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience and highly recommended Before arrival: excellent communication with Kim, everything went smoothly. Thank you so much for turning on the heater for us and everything was just so perfect. During stay: Such a nice, warm, dry and cosy place for our two families. The kids enjoyed this place so much. The kitchen was really nice. After stay: We left our goggles in the closet and thank you so much for sending them back to us Kim. Overall: Highly recommended. ##### Edmond Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel W. Jun 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway spot Fantastic place for a get together with friends. Plenty of space, loved the spa pool! ##### Rachel W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021