The Best Hotels Closest to Aratiatia Rapids in Wairakei for 2026

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A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

A modern building with large windows and a view of a lake and surrounding houses.

A waterfront property with a paved driveway leading to a brick building with a large window and a door.

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

1. Cascades Lakefront Motel

11.4 km from Aratiatia Rapids

₩117,514

₩135,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with floral cushions, a table, and a lamp.

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

10.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Sandra

₩147,260

₩169,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and wooden ceiling beams.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.

3. Cottage Mews Motel

11.4 km from Aratiatia Rapids

kate

₩106,028

₩121,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a large sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. There is a fireplace with decorative items and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. Hilton Lake Taupo

10.2 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Peter

₩123,567

₩142,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.

A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.

A room with a large glass window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table with a remote control.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a pink bedspread, a wardrobe, and a large window with a view of the sea.

5. Oasis Beach Motel

10.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Megan

₩76,869

₩88,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a large balcony, a TV, a bed, a sofa, and a table.

6. The Reef Resort

10.7 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Shontelle

₩155,048

₩178,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a scenic lake and hills.

7. Sacred Waters

10.8 km from Aratiatia Rapids

han

₩228,808

₩263,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A room with a view of a calm lake and mountains, featuring two wicker chairs with red cushions, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

A grassy area with a single tree in the foreground, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, a window with a view of the sea, and a small table with a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

8. Tui Oaks Motel

10 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Helasika Kumuduni Perera

₩87,767

₩100,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a tropical wallpaper.

A bar and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

9. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

9.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Steve

₩161,897

₩186,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the street and greenery.

A restaurant interior with a wooden ceiling, a chef statue, a fireplace, and leather seating.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and potted plants.

A restaurant with a large dining area, multiple tables, and chairs.

10. Lakeland Resort Taupo

11.4 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Hoani

₩100,137

₩115,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.

A two-story residential building with a red-tiled roof, white exterior walls, and multiple windows with curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a map of New Zealand, a poster of a boat ride, and a wall of travel brochures.

11. Bella Vista Taupo

9.5 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Mark

₩117,415

₩135,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a wooden table, two beer bottles, and a glass.

A balcony with two chairs, a table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, and a view of the sea.

12. Baycrest Lodge

10.1 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Ben

₩169,513

₩194,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A parking lot with vehicles and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a desk, a framed certificate of excellence, a vase with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

A view through a window of a street with parked cars, a road, and a body of water in the distance.

13. Acacia Lake View Motel

10 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Prue

₩153,150

₩176,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A covered outdoor seating area with a dark-colored sofa and wooden benches, a potted plant, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with four chairs.

14. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

9.1 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Lisa

₩113,652

₩130,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large bathtub.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a covered patio area with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

15. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

9.6 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Elaine

₩111,918

₩128,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with white railings, a hanging basket, and outdoor furniture.

A reception area with a counter, a glass table with a vase of flowers, a red chair, and a large window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A two-story building with a reception area, a sign indicating it is an executive motel, and a black car parked in front.

16. Lakeside Taupo

10.1 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Ryan

₩107,202

₩123,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with large windows offering a view of the sea, a parking area, and a few chairs.

A hotel room with a view of the sea, a sofa, armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a television.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a red island, a dining area with wicker chairs and a table set for four, and a large window overlooking a coastal view.

17. Ika Nui Taupo

10 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Bernard

₩127,396

₩146,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A concrete staircase with black railings leading to a second-floor landing.

A reception area with a counter, informational posters, and a bulletin board.

18. Great Lake Motel Taupo

10 km from Aratiatia Rapids

richard

₩100,608

₩115,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, a large sliding glass door leading to a view of the sea, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parked van.

A modern multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.

19. Sails On The Lake

10.1 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Jessie

₩127,625

₩146,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious room with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of a green landscape and a body of water. There are three sofas with red and blue cushions.

A wooden hot tub with a bench and a small table with baskets and a potted plant.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

20. Accent on Taupo

11.6 km from Aratiatia Rapids

Peter

₩82,936

₩95,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Aratiatia Rapids

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cascades Lakefront Motel	9.0 Wonderful 697 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Cottage Mews Motel	9.4 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Hilton Lake Taupo	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Oasis Beach Motel	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Aratiatia Rapids Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. A bit bright at night with outside light shining through above curtains. Otherwise we loved the room, pool and buffet breakfast was a hit with kids."

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

8/10 Good

"😊"

Beechtree Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel close to town and an easy walk to the lake, or town. Really nice, helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean units. Good beds, good bathrooms. Everything I needed for a work stay in Taupo. Will stay again :-)"

Ika Nui Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome room, well equipped and great view"

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"when I turned down my bed, the bottom sheet did not look like it had been changed, as it was very wrinkled and was not tacked in at top mattress. The room was clean, but we had trouble to get TV to go, we ended up turning off at wall as was too late to talk to anybody. The shower over bath when you are older are harder to get into ... The parking if a big Ute was a bit tight , small driving area"

Ashbrook Motel Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent motel, very modern and clean with very nice employees."

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot, awesome lake view with the mountains in the distance, nice place"

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"The room was good, large and clean, but the venta in the bathroom was very noisy and we couldn't turn it off immediately only after 8 minutes."

Oasis Beach Motel

8/10 Good

"The view from the room was spectacular. Walked along the shore right from our room. Room was clean had many useful amenities. The “heated pool” was ice cold. The jacuzzi as barely warm enough to get in. The staff at the check in desk were fantastic. The staff in the dining room were very condescending."

Other attractions near Aratiatia Rapids

A geothermal area with a plant in the foreground and steam rising in the background.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

9.2/10 (143 reviews)

Soak in these mineral-infused hot springs to truly immerse yourself in the Māori traditions and incredible scenery of the Taupo region.

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A misty forest with dense vegetation and a clear blue sky.

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

9.0/10 (163 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley during your stay in Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A white water rafting course with a raft in the river, surrounded by dense forest and a viewing platform with people.

Huka Falls

9.4/10 (685 reviews)

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

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A lush, green landscape with a hot spring emitting steam, surrounded by dense ferns and moss-covered rocks.

Craters of the Moon

8.6/10 (338 reviews)

Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.

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A geothermal hot spring with green and orange water, surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains.

Spa Thermal Park

9.0/10 (338 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

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Rock`n Ropes

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Rock`n Ropes during your travels to Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Wairakei International Golf Course

9.4/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wairakei at Wairakei International Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Golf Club Taupō

9.2/10 (28 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aratiatia Rapids?

Aratiatia Rapids is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Aratiatia Rapids?

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Aratiatia Rapids. Other good options within 5 miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.

How many hotels are there near Aratiatia Rapids?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Aratiatia Rapids.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aratiatia Rapids, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Aratiatia Rapids.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Aratiatia Rapids?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Aratiatia Rapids, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Aratiatia Rapids?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Mind Junction, Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, and Spa Thermal Park. Wairakei International Golf Course, Rock`n Ropes, or Golf Club Taupō are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Aratiatia Rapids hotels

1. Cascades Lakefront Motel

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

3. Cottage Mews Motel

4. Hilton Lake Taupo

5. Oasis Beach Motel

6. The Reef Resort

7. Sacred Waters

8. Tui Oaks Motel

9. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

10. Lakeland Resort Taupo

11. Bella Vista Taupo

12. Baycrest Lodge

13. Acacia Lake View Motel

14. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

15. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

16. Lakeside Taupo

17. Ika Nui Taupo

18. Great Lake Motel Taupo

19. Sails On The Lake

20. Accent on Taupo

Compare popular hotels close to Aratiatia Rapids

Top Aratiatia Rapids Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Beechtree Motel

Ika Nui Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Oasis Beach Motel

Other attractions near Aratiatia Rapids

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

Huka Falls

Craters of the Moon

Spa Thermal Park

Rock`n Ropes

Wairakei International Golf Course

Golf Club Taupō

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