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…
Must-see hotels in Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
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Taupo
Ten kilometres south of Taupō, these five 1920s-style beach shacks are beautifully modern inside and ideally positioned for swimming, fishing and superb…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Taupo
Occupying the historic Terraces Hotel (1889) and a modern extension, this large complex offers the expected Hilton standard of luxury, from studios…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Taupo
The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor, large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This place caters particularly to Tongariro Alpine Crossing trampers, offering accommodation and transfers, with all-inclusive packages available (two…
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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 …
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Taupo
A pleasant holiday park with corrugated-iron native birds scattered between well-established trees and hedgerows between sites. Also has a playground,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
