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Taupō

People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river.  Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river.  Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot
where hot springs meet the Waikato River, Taupo, NZ 24/3/17 a great place for bathing!

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Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is ₩74,886 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩74,886
₩86,119 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (652 reviews)
Lots of room

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ₩117,245 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
₩117,245
₩134,832 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Amazing spent hours in the pools. So much to do.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ₩88,821 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
₩88,821
₩102,145 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The Oasis Beach Motel is a poor cousin to the Millennium Hotel (which owns it) next door. It has a beautiful lakeside location, but you need a lakeside unit before you get to enjoy that view. Otherwise, you may as well stay in a cheaper motel in one of Taupo's backstreets. The majority of the Oasis ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ₩150,490 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
₩150,490
₩173,067 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Staff was extremely helpful!!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is ₩153,667 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
₩153,667
₩176,717 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
It was one of the best hotel stays for my wife and I and we’ve been traveling for fifty years. Hilton really outdid itself.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ₩173,977 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
₩173,977
₩200,073 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Cool retro vibe and great place! Upstairs suite was perfect with the view and the outdoor seating.Close to all the restaurants and shops and art walk. Really nice place. Free laundry available was definitely a great bonus!

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
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Other neighborhoods around Tauhara

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

Taupō Central
Huka Falls is one of the most powerful waterfalls we've ever seen. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge. Besides that the best time to visit, in our opinion, is when the sun is about to set and the sky is painted in purple! #HukaFalls #LongExposure #Waterfall #Sunset #Nature #NewZealand

Rangatira Park

If you're spending some time in Rangatira Park, Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Rangatira Park
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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

Richmond Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Richmond Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay


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