Tauhara

Taupō

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
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
where hot springs meet the Waikato River, Taupo, NZ 24/3/17 a great place for bathing!

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Tauhara Hotel Deals

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3 out of 5
281 Spa Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is ¥6,735 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥6,735
¥7,909 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (631 reviews)
It met our needs for our stay in Taupo. Unfortunately the motel is a bit tired and has lost facilities, like the restaurant. It was easy to use the path to the river and into town

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

3 out of 5
41 Centennial Drive Taupo
The price is ¥32,901 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
¥32,901
¥37,836 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Golf Club Taupō and A.C. Baths are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Perfect place for family.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ¥9,242 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
¥9,242
¥10,763 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, good facilities, good restaurant, close to lake for a nice cool swim

Reviewed on Jan 15, 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 ¥16,371 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
¥16,371
¥18,827 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Great value. Enjoyed my stay. Clean and comfortable. Nice hot water pressure. Great view and walking distance to town. Will stay again

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is ¥12,575 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
¥12,575
¥14,461 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Good facilities

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is ¥10,689 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
¥10,689
¥12,575 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Amazingly friendly staff, food was amazing. The room was clean but a fair few cobwebs and missing appeal in the room, otherwise did not impact our stay.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

Taupō Central
If you are somewhere around Lake Taupo and you are looking for a camp, come here at the Reids Farm. Waking up just one step from the river is really nice way to start a day. 

#weekendgetaway

Rangatira Park

If you're spending some time in Rangatira Park, Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River are top sights worth seeing.

Rangatira Park
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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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Richmond Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Richmond Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Two Mile Bay


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