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Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel in Taupo

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre offers spectacular views of Lake Taupo and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park.

J
Joshua Stirling
From
Hong Kong
Great location, close to town and near the lake. Amazing view from the chairs out the front of the room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews
Price from
US$179.70
1 night, 2 adults

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Hotel in National Park

Located in the Tongariro National Park, The Park Hotel Ruapehu offers affordable accommodation in a stunning alpine setting. Guests are provided with free parking and 500MB of free WiFi.

L
Luke
From
Australia
Great value, decent restaurant on site, easy to book a shuttle for the Tongariro crossing, and friendly helpful staff. Small rooms but cosy and comfortable bed. Plenty of car parks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,543 reviews
Price from
US$83.22
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hotel in Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo includes free pool and gym access and features views over Lake Taupo and is just minutes away from the town centre. It is a 15-minute drive from Taupo Airport.

J
James
From
Ireland
Very comfortable bed, great breakfast, very friendly and obliging staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,683 reviews
Price from
US$151.03
1 night, 2 adults

Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

Hotel in Taupo

This Millennium Hotel and Resort is located right on the edge of Lake Taupo. It offers luxury accommodation and facilities that include a heated pool, sauna, gym and tennis court.

J
Jaime
From
Chile
The hotel is beautifully decorated l. The rooms are big and modern. The restaurant is good, and you can have a nice walk from the hotel to the city centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews
Price from
US$123.97
1 night, 2 adults

The Powderhorn Chateau

Hotel in Ohakune

The Powderhorn Chateau is situated in Ohakune, at the entrance to Tongariro National Park.

K
Karen
From
Portugal
Love the mulled wine (the best I've ever had in nz). The restaurant was full and the food was amazing, we had seafood chowder, pork ribs, and a burger. The room is spacious and love the idea of providing the electronic blanket.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
Price from
US$192.27
1 night, 2 adults

Tokaanu Hotel

Hotel in Tokaanu

Situated in Tokaanu, 46 km from Mount Ruapehu, Tokaanu Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

S
Sharon
From
Australia
Hot thermal heated pool outside our door! Excellent location in small township, quiet, walk to free DOC thermal walk and short drive to lake. Spotlessly clean!!! 10 stars for cleanliness. The new beds were excellent. The family unit had a lot of room Note: The Tokaanu Hotel is an older establishment, but it is in the process of an upgrade, and the price absolutely reflects this. We would absolutely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$144.20
1 night, 2 adults

Lakeland Resort Taupo

Hotel in Taupo

Lakeland Resort is situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Taupo. Set on 2.8 acres of landscaped grounds, this resort boasts a tennis court, an on-site restaurant and a seasonal outdoor swimming...

T
Theodoros
From
Belgium
Very friendly staff. We really enjoyed the view from our apartment!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,178 reviews
Price from
US$108.48
1 night, 2 adults

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Hotel in Taupo

Located on the shore, the Lakefront Lodge Taupo offers spectacular lake views and free WiFi access. It has an outdoor swimming pool.

P
Pauline
From
South Africa
Ofcause the hot pool the most 🙂. The staff was so friendly.. even spoke my language, hehe. The room smelled so nice and was so clean. The bed ws so comfortable. I wish we could stay longer. Will definitely will come again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,839 reviews
Price from
US$77.48
1 night, 2 adults

Snowman Cabins

Hotel in Ohakune

Set in Ohakune, 19 km from Turoa, Snowman Cabins offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The hotel features a spa centre, room service and free WiFi.

R
Ryan
From
New Zealand
It’s a small but modern and well equipped cabin, perfect for one or two people looking for a quiet place to stay for the night. The bed was comfortable, the wifi access was easy and the shower was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$131.50
1 night, 2 adults

Gretna Hotel Taihape

Hotel in Taihape

Gretna Hotel Taihape is set in Taihape. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The hotel features family rooms. Palmerston North International Airport is 98 km away.

v
vanessa
From
Mexico
the staff were so lovely, the rooms were clean and comfortable. great pizza, will definitely stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
Price from
US$40.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Whakapapa Ski Area's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,099 reviews

Situated in the heart of Tongariro National Park, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a restaurant, a hot tub and a terrace bar with a fireplace. Most accommodations boast stunning mountain or region views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Situated in Tokaanu, 46 km from Mount Ruapehu, Tokaanu Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

From US$86.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

Set in Ohakune, 19 km from Turoa, Snowman Cabins offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The hotel features a spa centre, room service and free WiFi.

From US$102.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Kuratau, Oreti Village Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a garden and a tennis court. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$224.99 per night

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From US$154.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,288 reviews
We unexpectedly were arriving late from Waikato hospital, staff were very understanding wich was much appreciated 😊 Polite and friendly staff, our stay was absolutely amazing. My husband and I apreciated the immaculate and comfortable unit, we also hope to enjoy the spa pool again soon😊 10 out of 10! we highly recommend, and thankyou for making our anniversary special 💕
Guest review by
Anita
New Zealand
From US$170.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,014 reviews
Close to the city centre. Clean and tidy. Had everything we needed. Our room was lovely and warm. Beds were comfy. Kids loved the hot outdoor pool although the private spa pools weren’t that warm compared to the swimming pool otherwise we will definitely be back to stay again in the near future.
Guest review by
Jhonelle
New Zealand
From US$200.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews
Love the mulled wine (the best I've ever had in nz). The restaurant was full and the food was amazing, we had seafood chowder, pork ribs, and a burger. The room is spacious and love the idea of providing the electronic blanket.
Guest review by
Karen
Portugal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,099 reviews
The staff was very understanding and when there was a problem with our booking they upgraded us in order to resolve the problem. Very friendly and very good restaurant.
Guest review by
Theo
France
From US$197.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
Great comfy room. The whole resort was very well maintained. Also great for family holiday as well. The pools were amazing. Beautiful environment
Guest review by
Cynthia
Hong Kong
From US$327.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
Very easy to locate, excellent amenities, clean, comfortable, strong showers, enough towels to cater for swimming in their excellent heated pool.
Guest review by
Amy
Netherlands
From US$125.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Loved the location of the unit, close to a stream and lots of trees. The staff were very helpful and the facilities clean and well maintained.
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Johanna
New Zealand
From US$214.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,478 reviews
we had a great stay. we had a medical issue with our kid and they helped us a lot with that - great staff and very friendly!
Guest review by
Ivar
Netherlands
From US$209.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews
Great location, close to town and near the lake. Amazing view from the chairs out the front of the room.
Guest review by
Joshua Stirling
Hong Kong
From US$112.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviews
Oh what a friendly ad joyful place . We enjoyed the spa and the closeness to HOT BEACH was a super treat
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SUSAN Leppy
United States
From US$88.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,314 reviews
Everything was good, rooms were cleaned and kitchen well equipped , really nice views
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Agnieszka
Poland
From US$114.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
Great cottage in lovely grounds. Very nice and clean and well enough appointed.
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Lisa
New Zealand
From US$257.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews
Perfect as our drive D,B & B pit stop, between Auckland & Wellington.
Guest review by
Stephen
United Kingdom
From US$119.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,178 reviews
Very friendly staff. We really enjoyed the view from our apartment!
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Theodoros
Belgium
From US$92.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,766 reviews
Comfortable beds, easy check in & close to town location
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Te Ata
New Zealand
From US$220.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Simple but fully equipped and very comfy suits 5 of us.
Guest review by
Norzatti
Malaysia
From US$179.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews
Hot spa pool is fab. Receptionist is kind and helpful.
Guest review by
UN KUAN
Macao

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10

Taupo is much better visited outside of the busy periods (...

Taupo is much better visited outside of the busy periods (school holidays). When there's less traffic and you can get around without issue and finding a carpark is more likely. So much to see and do and many amazing restaurants. Wairakei is also only up the road and there are many geothermal attractions within a short driving distance.
Guest review by
Dinhfamily
New Zealand
10

Everything was exceptional. Dinner was delicious.

Everything was exceptional. Dinner was delicious. Staff were very nice & helpful.. We have stayed here previously. Our bed was comfy. Our room was nice & clean. Will stay again . Maria & Carl.
Guest review by
Maria
New Zealand
10

Was cool myself, partner an children enjoyed every adventure...

Was cool myself, partner an children enjoyed every adventure we did would recommend this experience to anyone the trip upto ruapehu was alsome the walks to TeKootis fought an tracks the hot springs at Te kanu
Guest review by
Falwasser
10

Spent 8 nights at four Okahune motel/apartments in early...

Spent 8 nights at four Okahune motel/apartments in early October. The town centre and the railway station front are the major leisure venues. I have taken a lot of photo/video streams in town and along the road to Turoa ski field. Accommodation and F&B services are above average, and many selections. Many local activities(rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and most importantly, snow sports) are available, and the tourist info centre is well located, and the staff there are helpful and welcoming. picturesque town with snowy mountain, stream and falls to visit.
Guest review by
Emily
New Zealand
4.0

We were quite surprised that the town was looking so...

We were quite surprised that the town was looking so deserted compared to just couple of years ago when we last visited. Many of the shops on the main street (and just about all the ones on the side streets) were unoccupied and boarded up. Having only stayed one night, we didn't have much time to do more than walk up and down the main street to see the shops, but the town has quite a run down feel to it. The activities run by the Forgotten World Motel were mostly not operating at this time of the year (September). If you plan to do the adventure activities offered by the Motel, then visit from mid-October onwards when they are fully operating.
Guest review by
Ian
New Zealand
2.0

Unfortunately the unit we stayed in was infested with ants...

Unfortunately the unit we stayed in was infested with ants which were in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. We awoke to find them in our beds and crawling all over us. Most unpleasant experience. I advised the manager but he didn't really apologise and I believe he was aware of the situation. His response was that he would need to get a pest controller in. I felt he didn't believe us, but we showed the cleaners and they were shockewd.
Guest review by
Dion
New Zealand
4.0

The empty Chateau is a shame but we hope that will be sorted...

The empty Chateau is a shame but we hope that will be sorted soon. The neglected buildings in the village on both sides of Bruce Road is not a good look. Hopefully they will be restored and have tenants soon. We understand Covid and the uncertainly around the sale of the ski field had a big influence but we hope that it would be fixed soon
Guest review by
TredouxM
New Zealand
10

My baby and I stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed everything...

My baby and I stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed everything about Waiouru. We were at the Oasis motel which is across the road from the Z gas station and next to a Diner,bakery, bar & bottle store which breaks off from the motel but still far away from the rooms. A bit secluded but love how everything’s so close and the nice cold weather.
Guest review by
Shaniqua
New Zealand
8.0

The location is lovely, the clean room very tastefully done...

The location is lovely, the clean room very tastefully done with an excellent bathroom. Self serve breakfast is provided in the room so no need to pack up and then drive to get food. The check out time of 11am allows for a relaxing morning especially after a long drive like we had. Kinloch is nearby on the lakeside with a general store. Worth a walk and a swim. The quiet side of Lake Taupo.
Guest review by
Margaret
United Kingdom
10

Lots to do and plenty of cafes did not get in the outdoors...

Lots to do and plenty of cafes did not get in the outdoors much due to the weather but are coming back and expect to do some walks and cycling. Size of town means you can get what ever you need and there are number of different shops to find something different.
Guest review by
Kevin
New Zealand