We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Taupo, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Lodge.Delightful property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Set on 17 acres of countryside on the banks of the Waikato River, Huka Lodge boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, free airport transfers and a spa pool. It offers air-conditioned suites with a private terrace and lovely river views. All suites feature a minibar, an electric kettle and a coffee machine. Each suite has a separate dressing room, bathrobes and slippers. The bathroom includes a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Huka Lodge is just 10 minutes’ walk from the famous Huka Falls, and 5 minutes’ drive from Wairakei International Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. You can play a game of croquet, or explore the area using the free mountain bikes. The property also features a library, a terrace and massage services.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Luxurious. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Set 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, Sacred Waters Taupo offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Featuring a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. Each apartment is equipped with a thermal hot tub. Some apartments feature lake views. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge is 2.2 km from Sacred Waters Taupo, while Great Lake Convention Centre is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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Motel. Cascades Lakefront Motel is located on the edge of Lake Taupo and has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi and cable TV are included. There is plenty of free parking for trailers and boats. Pets are allowed on request and charges may apply. Cascades Lakefront Motel features a garden with barbecue facilities. Self catering kitchen and laundry facilities are provided for guests. Breakfast and a complimentary newspaper are available on request. The complex provides direct access to the beach and Lake Taupo. Guests can enjoy a walk or explore the surrounding area on bicycle available at an additional charge. Guests can make use of paddle boards and kayaks with extra charge. Waikato River and the Volcanic Activity Centre are 10 minutes’ drive away. Wairakei Terraces is 15 minutes’ drive from Cascades Lakefront Motel. Cascades Lakefront Motel is 3 km away from the town centre. Free parking is available.Show full description
Holiday Park. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort is just 800 metres from Lake Taupo crater lake. It has a natural thermal spa and is only 5 minutes' drive from the Taupo town centre. DeBretts Spa offers a wide variety of accommodation options including studio and family motels to spa chalets and luxury lodges. Free Wi-Fi is available. For an additional charge, guests can enjoy the famous on site Taupo Hot Springs Thermal pools, boasting both outdoor and private thermal pools, fresh water pools, and a warm water playground and water slide for children. Guests can treat themselves to indulgent and therapeutic spa therapies at an additional charge, including body scrubs and massages. For the adventurous guests, the property features 2 heated hydroslides (height and weight restrictions apply).Show full description
Motel. Set amongst 7 hectares of landscaped gardens and a vineyard, all rooms include satellite TV and a balcony or patio. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi per room per day. Quality Suites Huka Falls is a 3-minute drive from Lake Taupo and Taupo town centre. Huka Falls is a 2-minute drive, and Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Private function facilities for groups between 20 and 160 people are available. You can enjoy the beautiful outlook over the Pinot Noir Vineyard, the most historic 110-years Fletcher's Church which is one of the earliest buildings in Taupo, the Taupo Township, and out to Mt Tauhara. All accommodation includes rooms with a private bathroom, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Suites and villas with kitchenette facilities and a bathtub are also available. BBQ facilities are available for an additional charge.Show full description
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