Taupo
Three of the contemporarily and artfully designed suites at this luxurious B&B, high above Acacia Bay, have the best bed views in Taupō – you'll probably…
Taupo
Three of the contemporarily and artfully designed suites at this luxurious B&B, high above Acacia Bay, have the best bed views in Taupō – you'll probably…
Taupo
Ten kilometres south of Taupō, these five 1920s-style beach shacks are beautifully modern inside and ideally positioned for swimming, fishing and superb…
Taupo
Step onto the set of Mad Men at this retro-fitted boutique motel crammed with furniture from the era's signature designers. There are four one-bedroom…
Lake Taupo Region
Just 8km from Tūrangi on the southern fringes of Lake Taupō, Braxmere is a line of 10 spacious one-bedroom, self-contained units with only a grassy lawn…
Lake Taupo Region
Famed angler Tony Hayes established Tongariro Lodge in 1982 on the Tongariro River three kilometres north of Tūrangi. Across the 9-hectare property are 10…
Taupo
As you drive to the very end of the street and park on top of the hill, two friendly border collie–golden retriever crosses will welcome you to Te Moenga…
Taupo
You’d stay at this B&B for the view from the breakfast deck alone, and the upstairs suite, with its private balcony (and king bed and double spa bath), is…
Lake Taupo Region
Set in lush gardens, this heavenly hideaway backs onto a fine stretch of the Tongariro River and is as peaceful as a trout pool. Nineteen spacious, self…
Taupo
Our pick of Taupō's hostels, homely Finlay Jacks has turned an ageing motel into a colourful hub. The 12-bed dorms feel spacious, with bunks separated…
Lake Taupo Region
This enclave of smart, self-contained apartments sleeping between four and nine people sits high over the lake, surrounded by bird-filled native bush and…
Taupo
This slick 8-hectare park, at the edge of town, has all mod cons, including a huge thermally heated lagoon swimming pool with a movie screen and swim-up…
Lake Taupo Region
Around 8km north of Tūrangi, this fun holiday park on Lake Taupō's southern shores boasts assorted accommodation, including colourful, stylised VW Kombi…
Lake Taupo Region
This peaceful fishing lodge is around 12km north of Turangi on SH1 and over the road from the Tauranga Taupo River. Two basic but cosy en-suite garden…
Taupo
Occupying the historic Terraces Hotel (1889) and a modern extension, this large complex offers the expected Hilton standard of luxury, from studios…
Taupo
Haka Lodge has a fantastic community feel from the moment you walk in. We love the custom wooden dorm bunks with privacy curtains and built-in storage,…
Taupo
Reef Resort stands out among Taupō's waterfront complexes for its classy, well-priced studios and one-bedroom suites (plus a two-bedroom and a three…
Taupo
Charm isn’t typically high among the qualities of a motel, but this ranch-like block, festooned with hanging flowers, manages to seem almost rustic. It's…
Taupo
The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor, large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies…
Lake Taupo Region
Crafted from native timber and corrugated iron, this modern backpackers' hostel has a sunny courtyard with tables and hammocks, a lounge with an open fire…
Taupo
A pleasant holiday park with corrugated-iron native birds scattered between well-established trees and hedgerows between sites. Also has a playground,…
Taupo
More a huge holiday park than a flashy resort, DeBretts offers everything from hedged tent sites to motel units and even lake-view villas. The five-minute…
Taupo
In a confusing move for travellers, Acapulco bought Catelli's next door and now runs both of them under the Acapulco name, despite not making any changes…
Lake Taupo Region
This homey hostel resides in a refitted house close to the town centre. Along with an enviable kitchen and a huge lounge with leather sofas, a fire and a…
Lake Taupo Region
Backing on to the river, this lodge is a hidden bargain for trout-fishing folk not bothered by punctuation. Tidy, compact rooms share a lounge with an…
Lake Taupo Region
On SH1 but set back beyond an epic front lawn, Parklands offers a series of well-presented units that accommodate up to four people. There's a swimming…
Taupo
A young crowd gravitates to this hostel, attracted by its pub-like hub (with retractable roof and pool table) and carefree style. It’s refreshingly modern…
Taupo
Rooms range from seven-bed dorms to studio en-suite units and a family room for up to eight in this large complex, trimmed in shiny corrugated steel yet…
Taupo
If you can get past the gaudy decor and the fact that the name is a play on the word 'view', you can have access to your own private thermal spa pool and…
Lake Taupo Region
This older motel has seven one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, all tidy with red decor highlights, kitchenettes and outdoor decks for relaxing. If you…
Lake Taupo Region
Basic backpacker accommodation in two, three and four-bedroom units. Cabins available are ideal for families and larger groups of up to eight and 11. The…
Taupo
This hostel has lake and mountain views from the balcony, a spacious kitchen, comfy lounges, Kiwiana artwork, Netflix and free continental breakfast…
Taupo
This freedom-camping spot beside the Waikato River looks like little more than a car park with a fringe of grass and a couple of portaloos. You camp here…