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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. A fantastic place to stay! So hospitable!

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9.3
Superb
1,082 reviews
Price from
US$133
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. Incredible motel right at the town center of Taupo. The studio room was squeaky clean, bed was comfortable and the small kitchen was plenty for what we needed. The owners could not have been nicer! Seriously some of the nicest people we’ve ever met. Very helpful, informative and most of all kind. Each room has a parking spot.

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9.1
Superb
1,735 reviews
Price from
US$114
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. Nice location and beautiful rooms. Only stayed for one night but enjoyed the walk nearby and used their kitchen facilities to cook a nice steak dinner.

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9.1
Superb
1,157 reviews
Price from
US$103
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. Sitting in the thermal bath with a glass of wine after dinner was the highlight. Friendly service and food delivery

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9.1
Superb
1,284 reviews
Price from
US$181
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. Activities and the location, foremost the hospitality was wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
121 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. Worth every penny spent. It was really nice property with swimming pool, spa pool, small kids playground, table tennis and pool table.

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9.2
Superb
652 reviews
Price from
US$123
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. Clean, comfy and private accommodation.

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9.4
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
US$135
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. Full kitchen AND washer/dryer in the bathroom. Very spacious rooms. Everything is walkalbe... perfect stay! Would definitely come back!

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9.1
Superb
682 reviews
Price from
US$144
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. The de luxe room was bigger than what we expected. It has a beautiful lake and pool view. The hot pool was nice. You also have your own parking. You have kitchen stuff needed if you would like to cook something. Beds are comfy and all have warming blanket (perfect because of the season). There is a heater in the room besides the heat pump in the lounge. The lounge is spacious. It is actually nice to stay and relax here the whole day.

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9.3
Superb
660 reviews
Price from
US$151
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. Amazing location and room with great facilities

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9.1
Superb
724 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

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