We had a fantastic time at Tony's lodge, they embody the spirit of B&B. The hosts were extremely friendly, the house was clean and felt like home. The dorm room we stayed in was exactly as pictured, with a bunk bed and two twin sizes, the beds were heated for the winter. The washrooms and showered were shared down the hall, they were warm and clean. (They also had a trampoline, which my friends and I put into good use haha). There is small park behind their house that leads to a fantastic view of Lake Taupo, make sure you make your way there. The next morning we were provided a nutritious breakfast. Then Tony took us down to the thermal walks and the trout breeding center, he was more than glad to tell us about the history and geology of the areas. We had a fantastic morning walk by the river bank. All in all, I would gladly come back to Tony's in the future.