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A couple in a hot tub with a view of a sunset through large windows.

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A modern building with solar panels, labeled "Hidden Lake," featuring a parking lot and a view of a lake and trees.

1. Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments

Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments

5.0 star property

Cambridge

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (782 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(782 reviews)

"Spa is awesome. Proximity to food is good too"

Hayden

The price is NZ$269

NZ$269

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments

A coastal hotel with red roofs, balconies, and a view of the sea.

A room with large windows offering a view of the sea, a parking area, and a few chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a red island, a dining area with wicker chairs and a table set for four, and a large window overlooking a coastal view.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, and a view of the sea through large windows.

2. Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

3.0 star property

Taupō Central

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (453 reviews)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(453 reviews)

"Great facilities"

Lee

The price is NZ$198

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Ika Nui Taupo

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the street and greenery.

A restaurant with a large dining area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and potted plants.

A restaurant interior with a wooden ceiling, a chef statue, a fireplace, and leather seating.

3. Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3.0 star property

Two Mile Bay

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(1,002 reviews)

"Clean room, friendly staff great location"

Jermaine

The price is NZ$145

NZ$145

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Lakeland Resort Taupo

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and buildings.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.

4. Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge

3.0 star property

Taupō Central

7.8 out of 10, Good, (911 reviews)

7.8/10

Good

(911 reviews)

"Great accomodation and value for money"

Karankumar

The price is NZ$93

NZ$93

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Silver Fern Lodge

A dining area with a large table and chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a wooden countertop, and a built-in island with a stool.

A motel with a signboard, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

5. No1 Motels On Victoria

No1 Motels On Victoria

3.0 star property

Cambridge

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (700 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(700 reviews)

"A nice place to rest up for the night.. Clean functional rooms,well located and no issues.."

Ian

The price is NZ$94

NZ$94

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

No1 Motels On Victoria

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fenced deck area, surrounded by buildings with a simple architectural style.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a floral arrangement.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator, featuring a fire action notice on the wall.

6. Turangi Leisure Lodge

Turangi Leisure Lodge

2.5 star property

Turangi

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (618 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(618 reviews)

"The staff was so welcoming and very supportive..Great Human…Vil visit again"

Arun

The price is NZ$140

NZ$140

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

Turangi Leisure Lodge

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A modern building with multiple balconies and a swimming pool.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and a well-maintained hedge.

A modern building with a prominent 'The Ambassador' sign, a cafe, and a restaurant.

7. Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

3.5 star property

Whitiora

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)

8.2/10

Very good

(1,001 reviews)

"Great place to stay and awesome location"

Andrew

The price is NZ$156

NZ$156

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

A two-story motel with a motor inn sign, featuring a modern design with large windows and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a large bed with a striped bedspread and pillows, and a smaller bed with a plain bedspread. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

A two-story motel with a balcony on the upper floor, potted plants, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave, and two framed artworks on the walls.

8. Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

4.5 star property

Taupō Central

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (707 reviews)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(707 reviews)

"Great stay in a clean and tidy unit with friendly staff. Highly recommend."

Malcolm

The price is NZ$169

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

A pool area with two wooden chairs and a large umbrella, surrounded by tropical plants and a water slide in the background.

A modern house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a garden.

A restaurant with indoor seating, a counter with various items, and a view of the parking area.

9. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 star property

Hilltop

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)

8.8/10

Excellent

(1,001 reviews)

"Enjoyed our stay"

Rose

The price is NZ$91

NZ$91

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

A traditional house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A two-story house with a fenced backyard, a wooden picnic table, and a barbecue grill.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a refrigerator, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

10. Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

3.0 star property

Tauhara

7.2 out of 10, Good, (764 reviews)

7.2/10

Good

(764 reviews)

"Quiet place , affordable, super friendly staff, many thanks"

FARQAD

The price is NZ$91

NZ$91

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

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A cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a large window.

A beach with a large rock formation, kayaks, and people on the sand.

A corner room with a wooden ceiling, a window seat with cushions, and a small table with a lamp.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, dining table, and a large window.

Tatahi Cove - Hostel

Hahei

10/10 Excellent

very relaxing and good hospitality. Absolutely worth it!

Imdad

Reviewed May 21, 2025Reviewed May 21, 2025

Tatahi Cove - Hostel

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

A building with a sign reading 'Flying Pig Barbecue.'

A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City

10/10 Excellent

Gr8 place to stay fitted what we needed..lovely helpful and funny staff ..we enjoyed thankyou

martyn

Reviewed October 4, 2026Reviewed October 4, 2026

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden panel divider, a shower area, and a white door.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and storage cabinets.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden counter.

A long, narrow hallway with a carpeted floor and marble walls.

Kolmar Inn

Papatoetoe

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff and overall a very comfortable room

Jacob

Reviewed December 16, 2023Reviewed December 16, 2023

Kolmar Inn

A building with a flat roof, a front entrance, and a signboard.

An outdoor patio area with blue plastic chairs and tables, string lights, and a wooden fence.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a clock on the wall.

A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a sink.

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

Turangi

10/10 Excellent

Great, friendly service; clean room; complimentary upgraded room.

Kim

Reviewed June 13, 2026Reviewed June 13, 2026

Tongariro River Retreat - Hostel

A modern single-story house with a covered porch, a small deck, and a landscaped garden with shrubs and a wooden bench.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a hill in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs. There is a window with curtains, a plant on the table, and a door leading to another room.

A compact, modern room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of greenery outside.

Port Waikato Holiday Park

Port Waikato

10/10 Excellent

Very unique camping ground that needs New Zealand old school camping

Jamie

Reviewed October 11, 2026Reviewed October 11, 2026

Port Waikato Holiday Park

A spacious room with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a wooden wall panel, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bed, a bathroom, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a dark carpet, a sofa, and a bed.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a barbecue grill, and potted plants.

Haka House Taupo

Taupō Central

10/10 Excellent

clean.

Truong

Reviewed October 21, 2026Reviewed October 21, 2026

Haka House Taupo

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel with a large parking lot, a covered outdoor area, and a building with a sign that reads "Hygiene Motor Lodge".

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a microwave above the counter, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and trash bin.

Hygate Motor Lodge

Whitiora

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice place to stay

L D

Reviewed January 12, 2016Reviewed January 12, 2016

Hygate Motor Lodge

A building with a sign for Grosvenor Motor Inn, featuring a traditional architectural style with a gabled roof and multiple windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a stove.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a traditional architectural style, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a television, and a kitchenette.

Grosvenor Motor Inn

Whitiora

10/10 Excellent

Room was excellent and clean. The lawns and yard between the road and front accommodation building could do with a tidy up.

Murray

Reviewed August 1, 2026Reviewed August 1, 2026

Grosvenor Motor Inn

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

Whitiora

10/10 Excellent

Very spacious. The bathroom could use a bit of tlc. The bath has a rust stain in it. The carpet in lounge had stains on and is looking tired, the toaster in kitchen had rust on the top of it.

Lorraine

Reviewed April 29, 2022Reviewed April 29, 2022

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

No1 Motels On Victoria

Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

The place felt tidy and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Anonymous traveller

Reviewed October 24, 2019Reviewed October 24, 2019

No1 Motels On Victoria

Lakeland Resort Taupo

Two Mile Bay

10/10 Excellent

Clean breakfast and pool

Maureen

Reviewed February 21, 2024Reviewed February 21, 2024

Lakeland Resort Taupo

Silver Fern Lodge

Taupō Central

10/10 Excellent

We had a last minute group stay here and really enjoyed it. Large spacious rooms and perfect for a large group. Price was great

Lisette

Reviewed December 27, 2021Reviewed December 27, 2021

Silver Fern Lodge

A building labeled "Stag Park Accommodation" with a sign indicating a diner inside.

A diner with red booths and white tables, checkered floor, and various wall decorations.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a parking area.

A room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a refrigerator, and a microwave on the counter.

Stag Park Accommodation

Hilltop

10/10 Excellent

Room was clean, parking was good and very handy location

DHARMENDRA

Reviewed October 12, 2026Reviewed October 12, 2026

Stag Park Accommodation

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, two bedside lamps, and a window above the bed.

A wooden cabin with a sliding glass door, a bed inside, a small table with chairs, and a potted plant outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a bunk bed, and a window with a view of greenery.

Tidewater Motel and Tourist Park - Hostel

Coromandel

10/10 Excellent

Very happy with the welcoming and assistance by Renee. Superb place, addressed all our needs and the provision for multiple group in the future. AAA thanks! Dana

Dana

Reviewed April 3, 2022Reviewed April 3, 2022

Tidewater Motel and Tourist Park - Hostel

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Tauhara

10/10 Excellent

Quiet place , affordable, super friendly staff, many thanks

FARQAD

Reviewed October 26, 2026Reviewed October 26, 2026

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

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Cheap Hotels in Waikato from NZ$66

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Our top choices for Waikato cheap hotels

1. Hidden Lake Hotel and Apartments

2. Ika Nui Taupo

3. Lakeland Resort Taupo

4. Silver Fern Lodge

5. No1 Motels On Victoria

6. Turangi Leisure Lodge

7. Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton

8. Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

9. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

10. Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Top Waikato Hotel Reviews

Tatahi Cove - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

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