Tony's Lodge is well situated to enjoy the Lake Taupo area and the mountains to the south. There were other guests staying from Finland and Croatia and the common room made socializing fun, though optional. We arrived mid afternoon and Tony gave us a great suggestion for a 2 hour hike in the mountains. Tony's Lodge offers the basics; the space was tight but clean. We were three middle aged women who stayed in the bunk room. Two of the beds were okay but the bunk bed is more suited to children than adults. Toilets, showers and towels are off a common hallway and were kept clean. Tony and Tania were both accommodating of requests.