Hilltop Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Hilltop attractions
Activities
Lake Taupo: 1.5-Hour Māori Rock Carvings Cruise
NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
NZ$39
per adult
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
NZ$59
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
NZ$39
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
Our pick of the best Hilltop Hotel Deals
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$204 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$204
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"I paid extra for the lake view, got given the room next to reception behind the trees"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is NZ$86 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$86
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Heaters were broken. It was a bit cold"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Stag Park Accommodation
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$89 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$89
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (76 reviews)
"Would be great to have clear parking area close to entrance. Also extra blankets and a TV that worked. Noisy tenants but quite area."
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$137 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$137
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (988 reviews)
"Great stay, thank you 😉"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$148 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$148
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"One of the better hotels to stay at in Taupō. While parts of the property could benefit from a little TLC, the friendly and helpful staff more than made up for it. The amenities were great, and the ample parking was very convenient. The buffet breakfast was outstanding, with a great selection and ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$115 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$115
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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, Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō 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.
Waipahihi
If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Wharewaka
While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.
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 The Landing Lake Taupō.
