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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, multiple lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Craters of the Moon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here - staff are very friendly and helpful. Everything you need is all in this one resort to relax and enjoy."
Australia
Lynley
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
An aerial view of a water park with multiple pools, slides, and a large umbrella structure.

2. Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
4 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (176 reviews)
"Perfect place for family. "
Australia
Sangdoo
The price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
A modern house with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.

3. Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo
5.0 star property
6.8 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The pool and Sauna are great."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hilton Lake Taupo
A traditional house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

4. Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Craters of the Moon
7.2 out of 10, Good, (765 reviews)
"Quiet place , affordable, super friendly staff, many thanks"
Australia
FARQAD
The price is NZ$84
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a water slide.

5. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Rose
The price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
A table with a cup and saucer, a potted plant, and a view of a mountain and bridge through a window.

6. Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments

Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
4.4 km from Craters of the Moon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (765 reviews)
"Clean rooms nice size big bathroom everything you need"
Australia
sandra
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Craters of the Moon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (914 reviews)
"Kitchen did to clean no soap for diswasher staff need to speak English probably clean tables toilet needed to be cleaned to"
Australia
Tahi
The price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Silver Fern Lodge
A modern building with large glass windows and a covered outdoor area.

8. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
3.5 star property
4.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again - I wish we had motels like this in the states!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
A sign for Alpine Lake Motel indicating guest charging facilities.

9. Alpine Lake Motor Lodge

Alpine Lake Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (907 reviews)
"Lovely hotel enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Brooke
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Alpine Lake Motor Lodge
A swimming pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery.

10. Huka Lodge, Beckons

Huka Lodge, Beckons
5.0 star property
1.7 km from Craters of the Moon
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Huka Lodge goes above and beyond to see to your every need. the suites are spacious and gorgeous, and the food is impossible to beat. "
United States
Steve
Huka Lodge, Beckons
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a body of water and a distant shoreline.

11. Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 star property
6.9 km from Craters of the Moon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The location and pool."
Australia
Ann
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Oasis Beach Motel
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.

12. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Ashbrook Motel Taupo
3.0 star property
4.2 km from Craters of the Moon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (336 reviews)
"Excellent motel, very modern and clean with very nice employees."
Canada
Lisa
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ashbrook Motel Taupo
A room with a view of a lake, featuring a table and chairs, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

13. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
4.5 star property
6.9 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A beautiful day and a stunning view of the lake."
Australia
Denis
The price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a white railing, and a view of the water and mountains.

14. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Craters of the Moon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (699 reviews)
"Very clean great location and the hot pool was awesome"
Australia
Michael
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
A two-story hotel with a large front porch and a sign indicating a vacancy.

15. Prince Motor Lodge

Prince Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Very central to town Nice spa bath and super comfortable beds"
Australia
Stephen
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Prince Motor Lodge
A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

16. Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters
5.0 star property
6.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (477 reviews)
"Great location by the water and easy to walk into town"
Australia
Amanda
The price is NZ$463
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sacred Waters
A room with a large window overlooking a residential area, a balcony with a metal railing, and a view of houses and greenery.

17. Chevron Motel

Chevron Motel
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (322 reviews)
"Clean space Tommy bed and close to town"
Australia
Alison
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Chevron Motel
A hotel with a well-lit facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

18. Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Chelmswood Motel Taupo
3.5 star property
7.1 km from Craters of the Moon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (386 reviews)
"The room was clean, there was free parking, overall it was a good motel to stay the night."
Australia
Dilkushi
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Chelmswood Motel Taupo
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the street and greenery.

19. Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Craters of the Moon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Sweet spot to stay while traveling"
Australia
Akshay
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lakeland Resort Taupo
A modern building with a reception area and a sign indicating a vacancy.

20. Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel
4.5 star property
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"very nice place to stay at"
Australia
shane
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Beechtree Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Craters of the Moon

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, multiple lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
3.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,001 reviews
View
A room with a view of a lake, featuring a table and chairs, a lamp, and a patterned rug.
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A modern house with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.
Hilton Lake Taupo
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A coastal landscape with a grassy path beside a clear blue sea, a tree, and distant hills.
Tui Oaks Motel
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
820 reviews
View
A modern living space with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
Haka House Taupo
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
303 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families near Craters of the Moon

An aerial view of a residential property with a swimming pool, multiple lounge chairs, and a covered patio area.

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
3.5 star property
Wairakei
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001)
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Other attractions near Craters of the Moon

A white water rafting course with a raft in the river, surrounded by dense forest and a viewing platform with people.

Huka Falls

9.4/10 (685 reviews)
Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.
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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

A covered balcony with a white balustrade, overlooking a landscaped garden and a view of the sea.
Belle vue Boutique Lodge

Belle vue Boutique Lodge

Belle vue Boutique Lodge
Acacia Bay

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, great views, great hospitality, fantastic breakfast, absolutely nothing to complain about
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed March 4, 2017
Belle vue Boutique Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Craters of the Moon?

Craters of the Moon is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 592 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Craters of the Moon?

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Craters of the Moon. Other good options within a few miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.

How many hotels will I find near Craters of the Moon?

Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Craters of the Moon.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Craters of the Moon, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Craters of the Moon.

What can I see and do near Craters of the Moon?

You can wander around Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids or Waipahihi Botanical Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Explore nature at Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Taupō Hot Springs.

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