Hilltop Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$220 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$220
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and accommodating. The venue is a little dated but clean and the breakfast was generous."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is NZ$86 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$86
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was clean, had everything we needed , beds were comfy very comfy , had all the amenities including air con and running hot water which catered to me and my family of 4. Very quiet and you even get views of Lake Taupo from the room . For the price we paid we got more than we bargained for ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$85 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$85
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"No sink where you can make hot drinks! Hopefully next time"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
The Snuggery - Taupo

The Snuggery - Taupo

Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$231 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$231
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Was nice, clean and comfortable, enjoyed staying here."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

The Snuggery - Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$117 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$117
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"When arriving we couldn't access our room until an hour after the check-in time of 3pm. Also, a front desk staff let a guest cut in line ahead of me when checking in."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$83 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$83
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Lakefront Lodge 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Hilltop

Find the best Hilltop areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Acacia Bay

Lake views and restaurants are notable features of Acacia Bay. You might consider stopping by Lake Taupō while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Two Mile Bay

While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and A.C. Baths.



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