Best Hotels in Taupo (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in Taupo for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in Taupo, New Zealand, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Overview

Where to stay in Taupo.

Looking for a hotel in Taupo? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
20rated 4★ or higher
27,275verified guest reviews
4.1/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in Taupo, 20 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 27,275 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor at 4.0/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

Top picks

40 best hotels in Taupo.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor — hotel in Taupo#14.0/5
★★★★

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Taupo, New Zealand

4.0/5 · 2,962 reviews

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Chateau Tongariro Hotel — hotel in Taupo#23.7/5
★★★★

Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Taupo, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 2,653 reviews

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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort — hotel in Taupo#35.0/5
★★

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 2,403 reviews

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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort — hotel in Taupo#45.0/5
★★★★

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 2,403 reviews

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Lake Taupo Holiday Resort — hotel in Taupo#55.0/5
★★★

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 1,603 reviews

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Hilton Lake Taupo — hotel in Taupo#64.0/5
★★★★★

Hilton Lake Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

4.0/5 · 1,560 reviews

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Skotel Alpine Resort — hotel in Taupo#74.0/5
★★★

Skotel Alpine Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

4.0/5 · 1,038 reviews

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The Park Hotel Ruapehu — hotel in Taupo#83.4/5
★★★

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Taupo, New Zealand

3.4/5 · 809 reviews

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Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō — hotel in Taupo#94.7/5
★★★★

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Taupo, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 738 reviews

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Lakeland Resort Taupo — hotel in Taupo#102.4/5
★★★

Lakeland Resort Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

2.4/5 · 726 reviews

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Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre — hotel in Taupo#115.0/5
★★★★

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 649 reviews

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Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo — hotel in Taupo#123.4/5
★★★

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

3.4/5 · 619 reviews

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Affordable Studio Unit — hotel in Taupo#133.4/5
★★★

Affordable Studio Unit

Taupo, New Zealand

3.4/5 · 619 reviews

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Falls Chateau — hotel in Taupo#144.0/5
★★★★★

Falls Chateau

Taupo, New Zealand

4.0/5 · 488 reviews

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Close To The Lake — hotel in Taupo#153.7/5
★★★★

Close To The Lake

Taupo, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 484 reviews

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Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn — hotel in Taupo#163.7/5
★★★

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Taupo, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 426 reviews

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Bella Vista Taupo — hotel in Taupo#175.0/5
★★★★

Bella Vista Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 400 reviews

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Beechtree Motel — hotel in Taupo#183.0/5
★★★★

Beechtree Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

3.0/5 · 389 reviews

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Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort — hotel in Taupo#193.7/5
★★★

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

3.7/5 · 386 reviews

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Cascades Lakefront Motel — hotel in Taupo#202.4/5
★★★★

Cascades Lakefront Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

2.4/5 · 380 reviews

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Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ — hotel in Taupo#215.0/5
★★★★

Anchorage Resort Taupo NZ

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 379 reviews

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Karaka Tree Motel — hotel in Taupo#221.0/5
★★★

Karaka Tree Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

1.0/5 · 372 reviews

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Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Adults Only — hotel in Taupo#235.0/5
★★★

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa Adults Only

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 352 reviews

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Gables Lakefront Motel — hotel in Taupo#245.0/5
★★★

Gables Lakefront Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 326 reviews

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Gables Lakefront Motel — hotel in Taupo#255.0/5
★★

Gables Lakefront Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 326 reviews

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Camellia Court Family Motel — hotel in Taupo#262.0/5
★★★

Camellia Court Family Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

2.0/5 · 301 reviews

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The Reef Resort — hotel in Taupo#275.0/5
★★★★

The Reef Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 288 reviews

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Lake Taupo Motor Inn — hotel in Taupo#284.7/5
★★★

Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Taupo, New Zealand

4.7/5 · 288 reviews

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Acacia Lake View Motel — hotel in Taupo#295.0/5
★★★

Acacia Lake View Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 283 reviews

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Ashbrook Motel Taupo — hotel in Taupo#305.0/5
★★★★

Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 269 reviews

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Asure Ascot Motor Inn — hotel in Taupo#314.4/5
★★★★

Asure Ascot Motor Inn

Taupo, New Zealand

4.4/5 · 265 reviews

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Chelmswood Motel Taupo — hotel in Taupo#322.4/5
★★★

Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

2.4/5 · 260 reviews

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Sails on the Lake — hotel in Taupo#335.0/5
★★★★

Sails on the Lake

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 256 reviews

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The Cove — hotel in Taupo#344.4/5
★★★

The Cove

Taupo, New Zealand

4.4/5 · 251 reviews

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Alpine Lake Motel — hotel in Taupo#355.0/5
★★★★

Alpine Lake Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 238 reviews

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Oasis Beach Motel — hotel in Taupo#362.7/5
★★★★

Oasis Beach Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

2.7/5 · 225 reviews

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Phoenix Resort — hotel in Taupo#375.0/5
★★★

Phoenix Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 222 reviews

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The Village Resort — hotel in Taupo#385.0/5
★★★★

The Village Resort

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 220 reviews

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Baycourt Lakefront Motel — hotel in Taupo#395.0/5
★★★★

Baycourt Lakefront Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 215 reviews

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The Lake Motel — hotel in Taupo#405.0/5
★★★

The Lake Motel

Taupo, New Zealand

5.0/5 · 204 reviews

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Hotels in Taupo — your questions.

What are the best hotels in Taupo?
The top-rated hotel in Taupo right now is Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor (4.0/5 from 2,962 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in Taupo, New Zealand, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in Taupo cost?
Nightly prices in Taupo vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of Taupo is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in Taupo with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in Taupo offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these Taupo hotels good for families?
Many of the Taupo hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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