Must-see hotels in Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

  • Acacia Cliffs Lodge

    Taupo

    Three of the contemporarily and artfully designed suites at this luxurious B&B, high above Acacia Bay, have the best bed views in Taupō – you'll probably…

  • Waitahanui Lodge

    Taupo

    Ten kilometres south of Taupō, these five 1920s-style beach shacks are beautifully modern inside and ideally positioned for swimming, fishing and superb…

  • Ruapehu Country Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Around 5km west of Ōhakune on the road to Raetihi, this B&B is the perfect combination of country elegance and classy decor. Large bedrooms have beautiful…

  • The Lake

    Taupo

    Step onto the set of Mad Men at this retro-fitted boutique motel crammed with furniture from the era's signature designers. There are four one-bedroom…

  • Te Moenga Lodge

    Taupo

    As you drive to the very end of the street and park on top of the hill, two friendly border collie–golden retriever crosses will welcome you to Te Moenga…

  • Serenity on Wakeman

    Taupo

    You’d stay at this B&B for the view from the breakfast deck alone, and the upstairs suite, with its private balcony (and king bed and double spa bath), is…

  • Powderhorn Chateau

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    At this Swiss-style chalet, guests stay in rooms where their favourite Lord of the Rings characters set up during filming. Peter Jackson booked out the…

  • Wood Pigeon Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Three separate options make up this very comfortable accommodation overflowing with rural charm in Raurimu, around 5km north of National Park Village…

  • Chateau Tongariro Hotel

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Like most old mountain folk, this iconic 1929 hotel has weathered, though its grandeur – in the style of the original US national park hotels – is…

  • Finlay Jacks

    Taupo

    Our pick of Taupō's hostels, homely Finlay Jacks has turned an ageing motel into a colourful hub. The 12-bed dorms feel spacious, with bunks separated…

  • Discovery

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This versatile complex is all things to all people: campsites through to plush, lawn-surrounded wooden chalets with in-your-face volcano views. An on-site…

  • Snowman Lodge & Spa

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    If you’ve come down from the mountain with tired limbs, this recent motel makeover could be just the ticket. Behind the ochre facade is a medley of small…

  • Park Hotel

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Our pick when tackling the Alpine Crossing, the Park has neat, if small, double, king and family mezzanine rooms with photos of Tongariro by a local…

  • Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

    Taupo

    This slick 8-hectare park, at the edge of town, has all mod cons, including a huge thermally heated lagoon swimming pool with a movie screen and swim-up…

  • Tongariro Crossing Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This pretty, farmhouse-like cottage is decorated with baby-blue trim and rambling blooms in summer. Suites are large with period furnishings – two studios…

  • River Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    In a rural setting 8km from town, backing onto the Mangawhero River, this charming property has three double rooms in the house and two very cosy chalets…

  • Manuka Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This four-bedroom B&B feels like home thanks to chatty hosts who offer a delicious cooked breakfast (Volcano coffee and homemade bread included) and…

  • Hilton Lake Taupo

    Taupo

    Occupying the historic Terraces Hotel (1889) and a modern extension, this large complex offers the expected Hilton standard of luxury, from studios…

  • Haka Lodge

    Taupo

    Haka Lodge has a fantastic community feel from the moment you walk in. We love the custom wooden dorm bunks with privacy curtains and built-in storage,…

  • Station Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Housed in a lovely old villa with wooden floors and high ceilings, this excellent YHA hostel has a well-equipped kitchen, two lounges, a spa pool, and a…

  • Parkview Apartments

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    These stylish and thoroughly modern apartments, at the end of a cul-de-sac, both have two bedrooms and sleep up to four people (or two adults and three…

  • Reef Resort

    Taupo

    Reef Resort stands out among Taupō's waterfront complexes for its classy, well-priced studios and one-bedroom suites (plus a two-bedroom and a three…

  • Cottage Mews

    Taupo

    Charm isn’t typically high among the qualities of a motel, but this ranch-like block, festooned with hanging flowers, manages to seem almost rustic. It's…

  • LKNZ Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    LKNZ is a sprawling village of its own, with rooms spread across four lodges. Tidy doubles with wooden bed-frames are a bargain and there's a drying room,…

  • Beechtree Suites

    Taupo

    The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor, large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies…

  • Peaks Motor Inn

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This well-kept motel offers spacious rooms with good bathrooms and full kitchens. Communal facilities include grassy lawns, a basic gym, large outdoor spa…

  • Tongariro Family Holiday Park

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Conveniently situated for Alpine Crossing trampers and halfway along the highway between the start and finish points, this park is simultaneously in the…

  • Howard’s Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Howard has moved on, but he’s left his legacy in this large, freshly decorated lodge with spa, two comfortable lounges with supersized TVs, and spotless,…

  • Adventure Lodge & Motel

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This place caters particularly to Tongariro Alpine Crossing trampers, offering accommodation and transfers, with all-inclusive packages available (two…

  • Whakapapa Holiday Park

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This popular park beside Whakapapanui Stream has a wide range of accommodation options, including campervan sites surrounded by beautiful beech forest …

  • All Seasons Kiwi Holiday Park

    Taupo

    A pleasant holiday park with corrugated-iron native birds scattered between well-established trees and hedgerows between sites. Also has a playground,…

  • Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

    Taupo

    More a huge holiday park than a flashy resort, DeBretts offers everything from hedged tent sites to motel units and even lake-view villas. The five-minute…

  • Rocky Mountain Chalets

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Just out of town in a rural setting, these two- and three-bedroom 'chalets' are a good option for families and groups. Each one is individually owned, so…

  • Skotel Alpine Resort

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    If you think of it more as a hostel than a hotel, you'll excuse the odd bit of stained carpet or cheap lino, and enjoy the timber-lined alpine ambiance…

  • Pipers Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Back when Pipers started in 1966 it was a ski lodge, but these days you'll find everyone from backpackers and adventurous couples to school groups and…

  • National Park Backpackers

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    This big, old board-and-batten YHA hostel has a large garden for lounging, a well-equipped kitchen and standard rooms. It's a good one-stop shop for…

  • Plateau Lodge

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Family-friendly Plateau has cosy rooms, some with en suite and TV, as well as an attractive communal lounge and kitchen. The dorms don’t get bigger than…

  • Ohakune Top 10 Holiday Park

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    A bubbling stream borders this neat holiday park, which has a wide range of accommodation, including small cabins and motel units sleeping up to six…

  • Acapulco Motor Inn

    Taupo

    In a confusing move for travellers, Acapulco bought Catelli's next door and now runs both of them under the Acapulco name, despite not making any changes…

  • Tussock Grove

    Taupo & the Ruapehu Region

    Located in Turoa Village, a small area with mostly private accommodation, all eight rooms on this lovely property have a second mezzanine level. There's…