Rainbow Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
NZ$69
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Hunting Lodge
NZ$39
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
NZ$59
per adult
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Marvelous Circus
NZ$39
per adult
Escape Room Experience Taupo - The Enchanted Candy Forest
NZ$39
per adult
Our pick of the best Rainbow Point Hotel Deals
Oasis Beach Motel
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$116 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$116
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great clean room, but the heated pool and spa was cold and dirty. We were able to use the pool at the Millenium next door, but not what we wanted. Reception was closed for entire stay, so weren't able to get any info"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$156 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$156
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is NZ$135 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$135
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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)
"Fantastic place, many thanks"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Hilton Lake Taupo
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is NZ$188 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$188
14 Oct - 15 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! (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great. Unfortunately there seems to be difficulties in the restaurant with dinner service due to a lack of staff. The spa pool wasn't warm enough for us to use which we did relay to staff. Hopefully it's been ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$210 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$210
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (674 reviews)
"Super dated. The bathrooms had damp on the walls which has been covered up with stick on tiles. The hot tub was old and I don't think the grout was always brown. TV had very few channels and wasn't centered on the wall at all. Sound proofing non-existent. WiFi very slow. The bed was good, kitchen ..."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Tui Oaks Motel
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is NZ$129 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$129
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (799 reviews)
"For the price its worth the lake view room. Was pleasantly surprised."
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
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 Rainbow Point
Find the best Rainbow Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Taupō Central
If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp 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.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen
Hilltop
While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.
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.
