Taupō Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Taupo showing a lake or waterhole
Taupo which includes general coastal views
Taupo showing a lake or waterhole and sailing
Taupo featuring a lake or waterhole
Taupo which includes sailing and a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Taupō Central Hotel Deals

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is NZ$99 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$99
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (962 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room, and great meal at the restaurant.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Lake Terrace & Tui Street, Taupo
The price is NZ$164 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$164
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
Such a lovely welcome from the gentleman on reception! Friendly, helpful, informative, just everything you could want on arrival at your accommodation. He even gave us an upgraded room with a wonderful view of the lake. Limited space for food prep but we knew it was microwave only, so we were prepared. ...

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Tui Oaks Motel
Acacia Lake View Motel

Acacia Lake View Motel

3 out of 5
60-62 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is NZ$205 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$205
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free grocery shopping service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
Outstanding from start to finish. Modern, clean accommodation in great location with wonderful views. Manager brilliant and so kind and personable. Travel cot was set up with clean linen. Super comfortable and spacious room. Best accom in NZ we’ve had.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Acacia Lake View Motel
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is NZ$161 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
NZ$161
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (897 reviews)
Clean room, good amenities, comfortable bed. Would recommend and would stay here again. Close to Lake front and short walk and/or drive to lake front eateries and shops.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Beechtree Motel
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

3.5 out of 5
76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$159 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$159
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
By the lake. Clean and spacious. Peaceful. Pub/restaurant right next door. What’s not to like!

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3 out of 5
6 Taharepa Road Taupo Waikato
The price is NZ$222 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$222
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (518 reviews)
This hotel completely exceeded my expectations! Super happy with the service, the owner upgraded our room for free when we checked in. The room was clean, spacious and beautiful. Staff were incredibly friendly too. Couldn’t be happier and highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Taupō Central

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Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hilltop
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Rangatira Park

While visiting Rangatira Park, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

Rangatira Park
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Waipahihi

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

Waipahihi
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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 Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
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Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and Waikato River.

Tauhara
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Richmond Heights

While Richmond Heights 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 Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights


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