About Us
We (Peter and Nina) took over the lodge in April 2017 after many years of corporate life in the Private/Public and Tech sectors in Wellington and Auckland.
We also have three other staff members, Bella the dog, Rufus the dog and Floyd the cat. They cannot always control their excitement when meeting guests so if you would rather not meet them or have any allergies, please let us know in advance and we will ensure they are kept “under the stairs”. Floyd, Rufus and Bella are members of our family and our staff, we have to search our guests regularly when they leave to make sure they are not taking them home!
Chalet Eiger is certified by Qualmark, New Zealand Tourism’s Standards accreditation body, a 5-star rating and Gold level in supporting sustainable tourism. Qualmark helps businesses become more sustainable from a people, planet and profit perspective.
A Qualmark logo is that final seal of approval that signifies our guest experience is one of the most high-quality experiences New Zealand has to offer. Our Gold Award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds guest expectations. Proactive leadership and management ensure that a culture of high performance is evident from the reviews we have received since we started business in April 2017. We have a real focus on continuously improving our economic, social and environmental performance to ensure the tourism product we deliver is a genuine, constantly improving sustainable experience.
Dining at Chalet Eiger
During your stay with us you may choose a (at additional cost) a 2 course evening meal, re-dinner complimentary pre-drinks and nibbles are served at the bar if you are dining with us.
We use the freshest locally sourced New Zealand produce including our own home-grown vegetables.
Each meal is complimented with carefully chosen New Zealand wine, The fabulous Kiwi home cooked dinner, at NZ$120 per person for two courses including a glass of wine. We can provide lunches (packed or in-Chalet) on request, and we can provide dairy and gluten free meals, again on request.
We serve breakfast at a time suitable for our guests, this is included in the room rate. A full continental buffet consisting of fresh fruits, homemade cereals, bakery and a selection of juices. Nina will then cook you something tasty from a wide choice including traditional English, omelettes and more.
We ask that you give us a minimum of 24hrs notice if you would like an evening meal.
Entering Taupo from on State highway 1, turn left at the roundabout onto Lake Terrace until you turn right into Ruapehu St (about 6 kilometres) , continue up Ruapehu St till you come to a T intersection. Turn left onto Spa Rd, continue down Spa Rd till you come to a roundabout, take the second turn onto Wairakei Drive and continue to set of traffic lights and turn left on to Norman Smith Street, then turn left onto Acacia Bay Road.
Follow the signs to Acacia Bay.
Then follow the directions as from Acacia Bay above.
