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Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Everything. The rooms, the people, and the location. Thanks to this wonderful place that made our stay in Lake Taupo become more and more unforgettable!

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9.3
Superb
1,063 reviews
Price from
US$139
per night

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. The sweetest host, fantastic rooms! Perfect location!

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9.1
Superb
1,709 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. Spacious and comfortable lodge with everything you need for a great stay. Would happily stay here again! Highly recommend!

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9.2
Superb
1,152 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry. Everything was top notch Check in was flawless and the staff had an abundant amount of knowledge about the area

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9.1
Superb
1,263 reviews
Price from
US$180
per night

Located in Taupo, 49 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Waitahanui Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. 49 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 13 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, the property features a range of water sports facilities, as well as barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Taupo Events Centre is 16 km away.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All guest rooms in the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Loved the location being so close to the lake. Anthony and Bron made our stay even more enjoyable as they are so friendly and obliging. The little extra touches were appreciated.

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9.2
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
US$111
per night

Just 300 metres from the lakefront of Waipahihi Bay, Little Haven offers an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. The self-contained apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy a children's playground and a games room. We liked the room we were upgraded to a 2 bedroom family room, there were lots of things on site for the kids to enjoy, especially the pool. The hosts could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. The Little Haven was close enough to everything we wanted, including a takeaway and a small grocery shop. All of the facilities were modern and new. A great place to stay at a reasonable price if you are in Taupo.

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9.2
Superb
650 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Situated only 4 minutes’ walk from central Ohakune, The Central Motel & Lodge features an outdoor hot tub. All studios and apartments include self-catering facilities and electric blankets.

The Central Motel & Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from the base of Mt Ruapehu, which boasts the Turoa Ski Resort and the Tongariro National Park. Ohakune Railway Station is 3 km away. Everything, was a really cosy room, staff were so helpful and location was perfect! And the view from your room is kind of just incredible!

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9.4
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Situated beside the town center of Taupo and opposite a park, eMotel offers contemporary, boutique accommodation with lake views from each room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

eMotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the majestic Huka Falls and the Wairakei International Golf Course. Waikato River is a 20-minute drive away. The place was much bigger than expected and spacious. Great for us travellers with large luggages. Clean apartment with a good variety and quality of amenities provided. Check in was seamless - Michelle even let us drop our bags when we reached way before the check in time, and let us check in early so we could get to explore the rest of the town. Love the way the door is locked - so fuss free!! Facilities were good, there’s washing machine, induction stove with pots and pans, kitchenware and complimentary Nespresso capsules and coffee and tea. I also love their hot chocolate!!! (bloom) ☕️ Love that there is a backyard area which we can sun/dry off our clothes with the drying rack in the room. There’s also hair dryer, sufficient hangers, iron and ironing board and TV with YouTube connection. Parking space was very sufficient, great porch and quite near the beach (walking distance to the hot water beach and also to shops, restaurants and supermarkets) Overall great experience and would highly recommend this place to couples and families looking to stay in Taupo. Thanks Michelle for being a great host! 😇

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9
Superb
684 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake. Guests can relax on the deck around the outdoor heated swimming pool. Staff were amazing, so accommodating of any requests, went beyond expectations.

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9.2
Superb
642 reviews
Price from
US$153
per night

The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodation on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub.

The modern units have either lake, mountain or pool views and all include a spa bath and a well-equipped kitchenette. Modern amenities include air conditioning and TV reception. Spacious rooms, great equipped and tv's that work so well. The pool and smaller hotpool are nice and warm. Everyone is quiet and respectfull and kind. The woman at the front desk was very hospitable. Would recommend!

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9.1
Superb
704 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

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