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Taupo

The Kinloch Club

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When you stay at The Kinloch Manor & Villas, one thing’s for sure: You’re in for a wild time. It’s all about nature at this 18-room uberluxe lodge, set within the grounds of The Kinloch Club golf course on Lake Taupo (New Zealand’s largest lake). You can go sailing and white-water rafting, cast a line for some of the world’s best trout fishing, tramp to geothermal pools in UNESCO-designated Tongariro National Park, and tackle Jack Nicklaus’ only signature golf course in the country. Return for a manuka honey spa treatment and estate-to-plate cuisine prepared with delicious artistry.

261 Kinloch Road, ., 03377 Taupo, New Zealand
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Stays until Mar 31, 2027

About The Kinloch Club

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Head chef is the ambassador for NZ Lamb & Beef Board and Ora King Salmon New Zealand.

In the hotel’s own words

Kinloch Manor & Villas features award winning, cutting edge 21st century architecture by New Zealand's leading architect Andrew Patterson and interiors by iconic luxury lodge designer, Virginia Fisher of Huka, Wharekauhau, Kauri Cliffs and Eichardt's fame. Kinloch Manor was this winner of the New Zealand Supreme Award - Architecture of the Year Award .

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The Lodge is totally surrounded by the eye-catching, and only golf course designed in New Zealand by Jack Nicklaus - A Signature Links Par 72 designed course, voted #1 course in NZ twice by a select team of Golf professionals, USA Golf Digest and more - The Kinloch Club.

Set on 254ha grounds including not just the Kinloch Golf Course, but working farmland and forest. Onsite is a 100% Organic ‘Prescriptions’ purpose built spa, tennis courts and swimming pool. Set on the shores of Lake Taupo with 3km of sandy beach and expansive vistas across the lake from the lodge and villas to the Tongariro National Park. This is the scenic hub of the New Zealand's North Island - it's outdoor adventure centre. And not just about golf - we offer the very best seasonal fly-fishing and snow skiing, New Zealand's most popular day hike - The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, geothermal parks and geyser private access, the best recreational biking trails in the country and adrenalin sports such as jet boating Huka Falls, white water rafting and of course a thriving indigenous community offering authentic and unique experiences for our guests.

Lodge and standalone villas (20) are 'quiet' in design, adhering to ‘modern design’ and Eco philosophies. Carbon neutral fireplaces, natural building products of solid woods – low emission and chemical use, local stone, natural fibers used in furnishings with 100% wool handmade - finished with authentic New Zealand (plus 1 x Picasso!) original and indigenous - valuable artworks.

Kinloch Manor dining philosophy has been created by its Kiwi owner and environmentalist John Sax. With a dedicated team of chefs featuring ingredients reared or grown on our nearly sister estate Treetops Lodge - 2500ha of near 100% pesticide free grazing land and organic gardens. World-class game, trout and estate-grown fruit and vegetables plus unique native herbs from harvested from the forest feature on the Kinloch menus. And of course, a wine cellar of award winning New Zealand and world wines, with expert advice on making the best possible matches

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit for suite bookings
  • Additional $100 credit on stays of 3+ nights
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

3 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Junior Suite
The interior space of the Junior Suite features beautiful oak floors, a New Zealand handmade rug and a stand-alone bathtub in the luxurious bathroom. The single key villa offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and an espresso maker.
Villas
2One Bedroom Villa
The One Bedroom Villa presents dramatic framed vistas of the championship golf course and beyond to Lake Taupo. The villa offers a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry facilities, a full kitchen, a furnished private terrace and 1 private courtyard for outside dining.
3Two Bedroom Villa
This well-appointed expansive Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa presents calm sophistication featuring dramatic framed vistas of the championship golf course and Lake Taupo.

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Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What Virtuoso amenities does The Kinloch Club include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at The Kinloch Club includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Additional $100 credit for suite bookings; Additional $100 credit on stays of 3+ nights; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does The Kinloch Club offer?

The Kinloch Club lists Junior Suite, One Bedroom Villa, Two Bedroom Villa. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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