The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Taupō in for 2026

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A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a leather sofa.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A rocky shoreline with calm water and a distant hill.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase. There are large windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.

1. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

20.3 km from Lake Taupō

Pedro

₩175,292

₩201,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a television in the living space.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

2. Turangi Leisure Lodge

23.8 km from Lake Taupō

Arun

₩94,204

₩108,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of parked cars and greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

A wooden cabin-style room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A resort with a swimming pool, red buildings, and surrounding greenery.

3. Parklands Motorlodge

23.9 km from Lake Taupō

Rod

₩96,794

₩111,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a mounted deer head above the mantel.

A bar area with wooden stools, a stone fireplace, and a mounted animal head.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a wooden fence, and a building with windows and a green roof.

A house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Turangi Bridge Motel

23.2 km from Lake Taupō

Montana

₩106,826

₩122,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a sink.

An outdoor patio area with blue plastic chairs and tables, string lights, and a wooden fence.

5. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

23.7 km from Lake Taupō

Tania

₩37,376

₩42,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hilly terrain.

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

6. Hilton Lake Taupo

18.7 km from Lake Taupō

Anita

₩144,371

₩166,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A row of wooden decked cabins with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A building labeled "OFFICE" with a paved entrance, potted plants, and a bench.

A hotel room with a red bed, a black leather sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

A sign for Judges Pool Motel with a mailbox and a landscaped area with trees and grass.

7. Judges Pool Motel

23.7 km from Lake Taupō

Nicola

₩117,985

₩135,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern house with a covered porch, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at dusk.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses surrounded by dense trees and a river.

A restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A paved road flanked by trees and a signpost in a wooded area.

8. Tongariro Lodge

22.4 km from Lake Taupō

ian

₩176,472

₩202,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, a window with a view of the outside, and neatly folded towels on the floor.

9. Cottage Mews Motel

17.3 km from Lake Taupō

kate

₩113,319

₩130,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A geodesic dome structure with a view of a lake and sunset.

A cozy tented room with a bed, a small black heater, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a dining area with white chairs.

A cozy room with a large window, a bed, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

10. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

11.3 km from Lake Taupō

Alan

₩76,727

₩88,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

A modern building with a reception area, multiple windows, and a paved courtyard.

11. Gables Lakefront Motel

17.9 km from Lake Taupō

Colin

₩123,688

₩142,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern house with a large porch, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

12. River Birches

24.7 km from Lake Taupō

Maiwand

₩545,517

₩627,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A staircase with metal railings and wooden steps leading up to a landing.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Beechtree Motel

18.2 km from Lake Taupō

Liam

₩105,642

₩121,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

14. Tui Oaks Motel

17.8 km from Lake Taupō

Neill

₩87,941

₩101,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

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

15. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

17.7 km from Lake Taupō

Timothy

₩177,062

₩203,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a balcony.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a stove.

16. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

18 km from Lake Taupō

Michael

₩132,560

₩152,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

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.

17. Acacia Lake View Motel

17.6 km from Lake Taupō

Prue

₩153,454

₩176,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 modern building with large glass windows and a covered outdoor area.

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

18. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

18 km from Lake Taupō

Elaine

₩120,804

₩138,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

19. Baycrest Lodge

18 km from Lake Taupō

Ben

₩169,768

₩195,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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

20. Oasis Beach Motel

17.7 km from Lake Taupō

Erin

₩77,022

₩88,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Taupō

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)	10.0 Exceptional 30 reviews	View
Turangi Leisure Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 611 reviews	View
Parklands Motorlodge	8.6 Excellent 421 reviews	View
Turangi Bridge Motel	8.2 Very good 609 reviews	View
Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel	8.8 Excellent 149 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Lake Taupō

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Motutere

₩76,727

₩88,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A circular wooden room with a table and benches, a ladder, and a view of a forest.

A modern house with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area with wooden chairs, and a view through the glass door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a view of a river, and a framed picture on the wall.

The Point Villas

Acacia Bay

₩1,783,739

₩2,051,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Top Lake Taupō Hotel Reviews

Oasis Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were a bit run down but the stay was great! The location was ideal and it was perfect having the heated pool right outside our room! Perfect for the kids! Loved our stay."

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"The place is nice and tidy. We like it that the toilets are clean and it doesnt smell. There is also warm baths and the room is clean and well maintained as well."

Lake Taupo Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and very Friendly "

Other attractions near Lake Taupō

beach near Okuta Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Okuta Bay during your trip to Taupō? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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beach near Te Kopua Point

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Te Kopua Point during your trip to Taupō? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Kuratau Jetty

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Kuratau Jetty is just one of the places to see in Kuratau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Taupō?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Taupō, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Taupō?

The Point Villas is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free parking and private patios. You'll find it 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lake Taupō. Another good option is Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park, located 7 mi (11.3 km) away.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Lake Taupō.

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

To find more details about updating your stay near Lake Taupō or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for Lake Taupō hotels

1. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

2. Turangi Leisure Lodge

3. Parklands Motorlodge

4. Turangi Bridge Motel

5. Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

6. Hilton Lake Taupo

7. Judges Pool Motel

8. Tongariro Lodge

9. Cottage Mews Motel

10. Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

11. Gables Lakefront Motel

12. River Birches

13. Beechtree Motel

14. Tui Oaks Motel

15. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

16. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

17. Acacia Lake View Motel

18. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

19. Baycrest Lodge

20. Oasis Beach Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Taupō

Hotels recommended for families near Lake Taupō

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

The Point Villas

Top Lake Taupō Hotel Reviews

Oasis Beach Motel

Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Taupo Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Taupō

beach near Okuta Bay

beach near Te Kopua Point

Kuratau Jetty

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