Lake Karapiro Lifestyle & Hospitality Opportunity
2400 Maungatautari Road, Cambridge
Deadline Sale - 3.00pm, 5 November 2026 at PGGWRE, 87 Duke St, Cambridge (Unless Sold Prior)
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Rarely does a property of this calibre come to market, combining luxury accommodation, privacy and an exceptional natural setting in one of Waikato's most distinctive locations. Overlooking Lake Karapiro, with expansive views towards Maungatautari and the surrounding countryside, Lakeview Lodge is an established 5-star boutique luxury accommodation property offering a premium New Zealand rural hospitality experience, all on 8430m2.
The lodge has developed a strong reputation for quality accommodation, personalised service and peaceful surroundings, and is currently rated 9.7 on Booking.com. It caters to a diverse guest market including international visitors, families and small groups, corporate retreats, special occasions and wedding accommodation. Designed for flexibility and privacy, the lodge comprises two separate self-contained wings together with an additional self-contained downstairs living area. The property provides eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, multiple living areas, fully equipped kitchens and generous indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces. This configuration allows different groups to stay independently while also accommodating larger gatherings.
The property's beautifully presented gardens, generous outdoor living areas and landscaped surroundings have been carefully positioned to complement the outstanding outlook across Lake Karapiro, Maungatautari and the surrounding rural landscape. Guests can enjoy peaceful mornings on the deck, relaxed afternoons exploring the grounds and evenings surrounded by the tranquility of the countryside.
Beyond its established hospitality use, the property would also make an exceptional private residence or multi-generation home, offering privacy, space and an outstanding setting for relaxed country living. The unique property is exceptionally well positioned within the central North Island visitor market. Hobbiton Movie Set is only a short drive away, while Cambridge, Lake Karapiro, Maungatautari, Waitomo and other leading Waikato attractions are all readily accessible. Hamilton Airport is also within convenient reach.
The location provides an attractive base for visitors travelling through the wider Auckland-Waikato-Rotorua-Taupō tourism corridor, while offering the privacy and sense of escape expected from a premium rural lodge. With its established accommodation business, excellent guest reputation, flexible configuration and remarkable lake and rural setting, Lakeview Lodge presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking either a premium lifestyle property, an established hospitality operation, or a combination of both.
Deadline Sale - Closes 3.00pm, 5 November 2026 at PGGWRE, 87 Duke St, Cambridge or offers@pggwrightson.co.nz (Unless Sold Prior)
Plus GST (if any)
Please note: Land and floor area measurements are approximate, and boundary lines indicative only. Reasonable efforts have been made to source information from reputable sources. We do not, however, warrant its accuracy or fitness for any purpose. Purchasers should independently verify information through a due diligence investigation if it is relevant to their decision to purchase.
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