The Best Hotels in Lake Taupo

Set in Kuratau, Pukawa Villas Formerly Oreti Village Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a garden and a tennis court. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Taupo Airport is 58 km away.

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.

The Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō 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.

Just 7 minutes’ walk from Lake Taupo, Silver Fern Lodge features a sunny terrace with lake views.

Silver Fern Lodge Taupo is 10 minutes’ walk from Tongariro Street, with its many shopping and dining options. Taupo Airport and the famous Huka Falls are each a 10-minute drive away.

Some rooms have air-conditioning/heating and a TV. All rooms have a minibar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also have a private balcony.

The tour desk can book activities including bungy jumping, skydiving, rafting, De bretts hot pools, wairaike terraces and fishing. The property also offers a communal kitchen and luggage storage facilities. Free parking is available on site.

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

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.

Situated 10 minutes' drive north of Taupo, Wairakei Resort is surrounded by landscaped gardens and unique geothermal features. This family-friendly resort offers a luxury day spa and 9-hole golf course. Guests enjoy 1 GB of free WiFi per stay.

Guests can relax in the spacious rooms, which feature a broadband connection. The spacious en suite bathrooms offer free toiletries.

Wairakei Resort Taupo features 2 outdoor heated pools, squash and tennis courts and a fitness centre. WiFi access is available in public areas.

Guests are provided with free secure parking on the grounds. Lake Taupo is a 10-minute drive from the resort. Taupo airport is a 16-minute drive away.

Set in Taupo, Chalet Eiger offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes, a fitness centre and a terrace. There is a bowling alley on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge and minibar are also featured, as well as a kettle.

A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available at the property. At the lodge you will find a restaurant serving Cantonese, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

After a day of skiing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park is 42 km from Chalet Eiger, while Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is 42 km from the property. Taupo Airport is 16 km away, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

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.

49 km from Mount Ruapehu, The Grove Turangi is a recently renovated property set in Turangi and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The accommodation features a sauna. The chalet has private entrance.

The chalet provides guests with a balcony, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms here will provide you with a patio and others also have mountain views. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The chalet has a barbecue and a garden.

Great Lake Convention Centre is 48 km from The Grove Turangi, while Taranaki Falls is 49 km away. Taupo Airport is 42 km from the property.

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.

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.

Set within 36 km of Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 36 km of Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, Ika Nui Taupo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Taupo. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Each unit is fitted with a terrace offering garden views, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units come with bed linen and towels.

The apartment also provides an indoor pool and a hot tub for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at Ika Nui Taupo. The accommodation features a barbecue and a garden.

Great Lake Convention Centre is less than 1 km from Ika Nui Taupo, while Taupo Events Centre is 2.8 km away. Taupo Airport is 8 km from the property.

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.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and Free WiFi, Le Chalet Suisse Motel Taupo is just a 2-minute walk from New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo.

Le Chalet Suisse Motel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from Taupo Town Centre. It is a 10-minute drive to both Huka Falls and Taupo Domestic Airport. Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley is a 40-minute drive away.

The motel features stunning lake views from all apartments. Some rooms have a private balcony and a spa bath. A flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.

Guests can enjoy a range of activities at Lake Taupo such as fishing, water skiing and windsurfing. General supply stores are located nearby.