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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.
A large, well-lit building with a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.
A dining area with a fireplace, a table with a plate of food, a glass of beer, and a vase of plants.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
2.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Albert
S$98
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.
A hot tub area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a shaded umbrella.
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.

2. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
5.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Kanwalnoor chatha
S$149
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a reception area and a sign indicating a vacancy.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Georgia
S$117
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beechtree Motel
A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.
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.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with floral cushions, a table, and a lamp.

4. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
6.9 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Sandra
S$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.
A modern building with a reception area, multiple windows, and a paved courtyard.

5. Gables Lakefront Motel

Gables Lakefront Motel
5.7 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Colin
S$134
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Gables Lakefront Motel
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

6. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
7.2 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Jo
S$131
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Cascades Lakefront Motel
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.
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.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

7. Acacia Lake View Motel

Acacia Lake View Motel
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Kelly
S$160
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Acacia Lake View Motel
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 backyard with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a covered patio area with outdoor seating.
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.

8. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
4.7 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Elaine
S$130
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and wooden ceiling beams.

9. Cottage Mews Motel

Cottage Mews Motel
7.3 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Fiona
S$118
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cottage Mews Motel
A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.
A hotel room with a large balcony, a TV, a bed, a sofa, and a table.
A living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

10. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
6.6 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Shontelle
S$165
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Reef Resort
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 multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door to the balcony, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk.

11. Sails On The Lake

Sails On The Lake
5.7 km from Craters of the Moon
United States
Jessie
S$136
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sails On The Lake
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.

12. Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo
6.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Peter
S$134
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hilton Lake Taupo
A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.
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.
A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

13. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Steve
S$161
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
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 hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
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.

14. Accent on Taupo

Accent on Taupo
7.4 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Peter
S$92
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Accent on Taupo
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story residential building with a red-tiled roof, white exterior walls, and multiple windows with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.

15. Bella Vista Taupo

Bella Vista Taupo
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Shona
S$128
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Bella Vista Taupo
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 modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.
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.

16. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
5.2 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Helasika Kumuduni Perera
S$97
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Tui Oaks Motel
A sign for 'The Lake' motel with a retro design, featuring a black background and white lettering.
A house with a sliding glass door, a red chair, and a potted plant.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a table. There is a large window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A black building with white trim and a sign for 'The Lake Retro Studio' available now.

17. The Lake Motel

The Lake Motel
5.6 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
James
S$133
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Lake Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A person sitting at a round white table with a laptop, a potted plant, and a black leather couch in the background.
A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel sink, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.
A person lying on a bed reading a magazine, with pillows and a mirror in the background.

18. Alpine Lake Motor Lodge

Alpine Lake Motor Lodge
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Brooke
S$138
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Alpine Lake Motor Lodge
A modern two-story building with a balcony, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a SKY Decoder in every room.
A hotel room with two beds, a large bed with a striped bedspread and pillows, and a smaller bed with a plain bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.
A building with a grey exterior, a covered entrance, and potted plants along the side.
A two-story motel with a balcony on the upper floor, potted plants, and a clear sky.

19. Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

Ascot Motor Inn Taupo
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Malcolm
S$111
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ascot Motor Inn Taupo
A modern two-story building with a sign reading "OFFICE" on the facade.
A garden with a pond, stone sculptures, and a variety of plants.
A modern house with a dark exterior, a large sliding glass door entrance, and a small porch area with a bench and potted plants.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror.

20. Dunrovin Motel

Dunrovin Motel
4.7 km from Craters of the Moon
United States
Garry
S$134
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dunrovin Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Craters of the Moon

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
7.8
Good
1,001 reviews
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A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
9.2
Wonderful
673 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Beechtree Motel
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.
Gables Lakefront Motel
9.4
Exceptional
501 reviews
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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good
"Great all-in-one place to stay, not far from Taupo central, but definitely not walkable. Lots for kids to do, they're never bored."
Jordanna 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious & good."
Passion Lee 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Ashbrook Motel Taupo

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly check in. Accomodation was clean and spacious, we did however get upgraded which we were very happy about. We caught Ubers to go in to town as too cold to walk and they were generally around $10 each way Would definitely recommend this Motel."
Rhonda 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ashbrook Motel Taupo
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location. Property was a little run down but had quaint charm."
Christina 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

8/10 Good
"Right by the lake and walkway. Quiet and comfortable"
paul 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Oasis Beach Motel
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Had a nice stay with the Lake view."
Helasika Kumuduni Perera 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Tui Oaks Motel
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were friendly. Children enjoyed the swimming area. Parents enjoyed the swim bar for cocktails . Lots to do & very close to town."
Te Whuru 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Other attractions near Craters of the Moon

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 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.
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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 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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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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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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A.C. Baths

8.6/10 (289 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas 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 Craters of the Moon?
Craters of the Moon is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 590 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Craters of the Moon?
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Craters of the Moon. Other good options within a few miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.
How many hotels will I find near Craters of the Moon?
Expedia has 590 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Craters of the Moon.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Craters of the Moon, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Craters of the Moon.
What can I see and do near Craters of the Moon?
You can wander around Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids or Waipahihi Botanical Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Explore nature at Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Taupō Hot Springs.