The Best Hotels in Taupo

Located in Taupo, within 41 km of Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 41 km of Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, Acacia Cliffs Lodge provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a picnic area. The property offers soundproof units and is set 6.8 km from Great Lake Convention Centre.

Every unit features a seating area with flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a CD player and DVD player. All units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. There is a coffee shop and lounge.

Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers ski storage space.

Huka Prawn Park is 8.2 km from Acacia Cliffs Lodge, while Taupo Events Centre is 8.5 km away. Taupo Airport is 15 km from the property.

Hilton Lake Taupo includes free pool and gym access and features views over Lake Taupo and is just minutes away from the town centre. It is a 15-minute drive from Taupo Airport.

Enjoy a meal at the on-site Bistro Lago Restaurant and indulge in a menu created by chef Gareth Stewart. Relax with a refreshing beverage in the lounge bar.

Hilton Lake Taupo boasts an outdoor thermally heated pool, hot tub and tennis courts with which to enjoy.

Spacious rooms feature private balconies with views over the lake or the hotel pool and Thermal Springs. Each includes a LCD TV.

Guests can visit the nearby Taupo Motor Sports Park, Kinloch Golf Club or try an exhilarating bungee jump or a trip by helicopter.

This Millennium Hotel and Resort is located right on the edge of Lake Taupo. It offers luxury accommodation and facilities that include a heated pool, sauna, gym and tennis court. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi.

Most rooms have lake and mountain views and some come with private spa baths. They are all equipped with TV with 50 plus satellite channels, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.

Also on offer is our fabulous Edgewater Restaurant which is a favourite for locals, families and hotel guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our lovely Lakefront Bar is an excellent spot to have our specially tailored cocktails, drinks and bar snacks while enjoying the view of the beautiful Lake Taupo.

Offering panoramic views of Lake Taupo, the luxurious self catering apartments at Baycrest Thermal Lodge feature free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The shores of Lake Taupo are only 100 meters away.

Guests of the Baycrest Thermal Lodge Taupo can choose between ground floor apartments with an outdoor hot thermal plunge pool, or first floor apartments with a spa bath, balcony and Lake Taupo views.

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry.

Local attractions include the famous Huka falls, which is 5.2 km away from the hotel, plus many water sports sites and the volcanic regions of Taupo.

Thermal Lodge offers two dedicated Type 1 and Type 2 EV charging stations - FREE for guest use

Boasting a terrace with lake views, an indoor pool and a garden, The Retreat can be found in Taupo, close to Great Lake Convention Centre and 35 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park. Guests staying at this aparthotel have access to a balcony. The aparthotel features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 35 km from the aparthotel, while Taupo Events Centre is 3 km from the property. Taupo Airport is 9 km away.

Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake. Guests can relax on the deck around the outdoor heated swimming pool.

Facilities at Anchorage Taupo include a hot tub and barbecue area. All rooms have been renovated and fully refurbished. Each includes kitchen facilities, and some also feature their own spa bath.

Continental and cooked breakfasts are available on request. Free parking is available for both cars and boats.

Anchorage Resort is a 5-minute walk to local restaurants and only 4 km from Taupo town centre.

Local activities include fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, snowboarding and skiing. Guests who are feeling adventurous can try bungy jumping or sky diving.

Situated on a picturesque rose garden, Phoenix Thermal Resort - Taupo is 2 minutes' walk from Lake Taupo and 20 minutes' walk from Taupo City Centre. It is 2.7 km from Taupo Airport.

Most rooms at Phoenix Thermal Resort - Taupo has a private thermal hot tub (except for the 3-bedroom apartment), which can fit 4 to 6 people. Most units have a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster and kitchen utensils. There are free satellite channels, free WiFi and free parking. Some units have a balcony with lake views.

Phoenix Thermal Resort - Taupo also offers barbecue facilities for guest use, plus a trampoline and mini-golf.

Huka Falls is 5 km from the Resort and Taupo Bungy as well as Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are 2.7 km away.

Overlooking Lake Taupo, Clearwater Motor Lodge boasts direct beach access, a hot spring plunge pool and barbecue facilities. It offers self-contained accommodation with a hot tub and a private balcony or patio with lake or mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking.

All apartments have a full kitchen with hot plates, microwave and a refrigerator. Each apartment has a seating area with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Some accommodation have air conditioning.

Clearwater Motor Lodge Taupo is 5 minutes’ drive from Taupo Airport, and 10 minutes’ drive from Tauhara Golf Course. Huka Falls are a 15-minute drive away.

Cascades Lakefront Motel is located on the edge of Lake Taupo and has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi and cable TV are included. There is plenty of free parking for trailers and boats. Pets are allowed on request and charges may apply.

Cascades Lakefront Motel features a garden with barbecue facilities. Self catering kitchen and laundry facilities are provided for guests. Breakfast and a complimentary newspaper are available on request.

The complex provides direct access to the beach and Lake Taupo. Guests can enjoy a walk or explore the surrounding area on bicycle available at an additional charge. Guests can make use of paddle boards and kayaks with extra charge.

Waikato River and the Volcanic Activity Centre are 10 minutes’ drive away. Wairakei Terraces is 15 minutes’ drive from Cascades Lakefront Motel.

Cascades Lakefront Motel is 3 km away from the town centre. Free parking is available.

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre offers spectacular views of Lake Taupo and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. All individually air-conditioned rooms include free WiFi, free on-site parking and a 55 inch Smart TV with Freeview and casting/streaming abilities.

Suncourt's restaurant, Lake Bistro, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, offering à la carte dining from 07:00 until late. The restaurant offers a large screen Smart TV and an open fireplace. Guests can also dine outdoors on The Terrace, drenched in sunshine until late in summer and with a fully enclosed and heated area to protect you on colder Taupo days, the terrace can be enjoyed all year round.

Suncourt Hotel's amenities include a swimming pool and an outdoor heated hot tub. The hotel also offers a children's playground.