Taupō Central

Taupō

View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand
Sunset in Taupō 😍🌅
The crystal clear lakewater of Taupo. #LifeAtExpediaG​roup
Sun setting on another stunning day in our hometown.

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Top hotels in Taupō Central

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is S$76 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$76
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very clean room

Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is S$166 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
S$166
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The shower wasn’t clean and empty shampoo and gel bottle still in the shower. Coffee/tea container was filthy, coffee spilt on bench so the feel of the place was not clean. Bed was ok but not made properly, no sheets were tucked in, just loose laid. Would not stay here again. The positive was that ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2026

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
14 Northcroft Street Taupo
The price is S$195 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$195
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great room for a short stay - lovely lake view with a cute outdoor seating area, clean and tidy with good amenities. Super close to the lake and town, but no need to go past Lionel's restaurant - it was awesome! Look forward to staying here again :-)

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is S$123 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$123
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (927 reviews)
Yes, the room was very clean and the staff was very kind and helpful. We have been travelling a lot and staying only one night per hotel, but at the Beechtree we stayed two nights and it was so nice to have a kitchenette to prepare our breakfast for 2 mornings. Thank you

Reviewed on 25 Feb, 2026

Beechtree Motel
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3 out of 5
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is S$164 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$164
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2026

Ika Nui Taupo
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is S$168 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$168
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
Clean room, great staff and walking distance to city central with great restaurants and shops. Highly recommended....

Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2026

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around 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

While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

Rangatira Park
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

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hilltop
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

Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.

Tauhara
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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
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Two Mile Bay

While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Two Mile Bay
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

Richmond Heights

While Richmond Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Richmond Heights


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