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Five Mile Bay
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Five Mile Bay. Make a stop by Lake Taupō or Five Mile Bay while you're exploring the area.

Wairakei Resort Taupo
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
The price is NZ$152 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$152
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Although it’s dated in many areas, especially the rooms, all the things that needed to be great were - heated pools, spa and grounds were wonderful. Limited dining options and nothing in a mid range anywhere. No cutlery, plates or microwave as well don’t help when travelling with kids. As mentioned ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
The price is NZ$100 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$100
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (889 reviews)
"Stayed here to half our Auckland trip, great little place for the value. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
The price is NZ$160 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$160
20 July - 21 July
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! (853 reviews)
"spa bath"
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
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.

The Village Resort
82 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (337 reviews)
"Lovely front of house."
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (324 reviews)
"We stayed as a group of five in a 2-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment for two nights during our recent trip to Taupō. While the location was convenient and the apartment had been recently renovated—especially the bathrooms—we were a bit disappointed by a few issues. The master bed was broken, several lights ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments
59-61 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo, Waikato
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (705 reviews)
"Facilities and service"
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
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.
- Lake Taupō
- Taupō Hot Springs
- Huka Falls
- Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
- Spa Thermal Park
- Craters of the Moon
- Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
- Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp
- A.C. Baths
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Wairakei Geothermal Power Station
- Wairakei International Golf Course
- Taupō Museum and Art Gallery
- Prawn Farm
- Maori Carvings
- Aratiatia Rapids
- Waipahihi Botanical Gardens
- Kuratau Jetty
- Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley
- Golf Club Taupō
- River Vineyard
- Topgun Paintball
- Rock`n Ropes
- Mind Junction