Taupō Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Taupō Central
Stay near popular Taupō Central 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 Taupō Central Hotel Deals
Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$135 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$135
6 Aug - 7 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! (984 reviews)
"Meticulously clean. Professional friendly staff. Good kitchenette. Was nice to have a private outdoor area. Didn’t love having a disabled shower as water goes everywhere but price was cheaper so good tradeoff. Good location close to lake and town. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$100 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$100
20 July - 21 July
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location and nice and clean. Easy check in. Downside is it is quite old. This means it looks dated and is quite noisy between rooms."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$222 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$222
9 July - 10 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
"Good location with views to lake. Loved our own private thermal spa in winter. Public baths looked good too."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
19 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is NZ$164 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$164
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed in the studio unit 2. It was smaller than expected and a little rough with damaged walls. Bed was comfortable and bathroom tiny but functional. Breakfast was included in the room rate however we were unable to enjoy it as it ended early at 9.15am. Luckily we only stayed one night, as the ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$191 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$191
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
"Kids loved the swimming pool and such a great location right on the lake!"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Tui Oaks Motel
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street Taupo
The price is NZ$152 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$152
12 July - 13 July
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! (776 reviews)
"Good clean room, great view. The staff were awesome."
Reviewed on 11 June 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 Taupō Central
Find the best Taupō Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
