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Set in Taupo, 36 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Ashbrook Motel Taupo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star motel offers room service and a tour desk. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. Amazing value for money and a good location. Lovely enthusiastic lady on reception.

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9.3
Superb
1,079 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Boasting an idyllic lake front setting, Acacia Lake View Motel offers free WiFi. Some rooms feature a balcony. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Acacia Lake View Motel is just 300-metres from Taupo Town Centre and a 5 minute Tauhara Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 10-minute drive away. The sweetest host, fantastic rooms! Perfect location!

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9.1
Superb
1,730 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Turangi town centre, Creel Lodge is a 4.5-star Qualmark rated motel offering self-contained suites with a private patio and BBQ facilities.

Lake Taupo and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are within 5 minutes’ drive from Creel Lodge. The Tongariro National Park’s ski fields and walking trails are 40 minutes’ drive away. Very clean, cozy, good location. The gardens looked perfect, they are doing a great job do keep the facilities gorgeous. Tongariro alpine Crossing 50 km away, for those in for fishing Tongariro river is just behind the corner as you simply get out from the lodge there.

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9.1
Superb
1,156 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, ceramic hot plate and under floor central heating. Facilities include a thermal-heated swimming pool, poolside bar, shared barbecue facilities and laundry. The location was fabulous, just a few steps from the beach. The room was tidy, impeccably clean. We loved the bathroom and especially the shower

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9.1
Superb
1,281 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

Located in Taupo, 49 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Waitahanui Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. 49 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley and 13 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, the property features a range of water sports facilities, as well as barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Taupo Events Centre is 16 km away.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All guest rooms in the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. We had the perfect little lodge house right on the beach of lake Taupo. Great to see the sunset and be in a tranquil spot. The property was very clean and comfortable and had everything you could need. Bron the host was very welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot for the night.

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9.2
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Just 300 metres from the lakefront of Waipahihi Bay, Little Haven offers an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. The self-contained apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy a children's playground and a games room. Beautiful, new, lovely apartment. Best we've stayed in while in NZ

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9.2
Superb
650 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Situated only 4 minutes’ walk from central Ohakune, The Central Motel & Lodge features an outdoor hot tub. All studios and apartments include self-catering facilities and electric blankets.

The Central Motel & Lodge is just 5 minutes’ drive from the base of Mt Ruapehu, which boasts the Turoa Ski Resort and the Tongariro National Park. Ohakune Railway Station is 3 km away. It felt very clean and safe. All well looked after and shower was great. Had a nice view to the mountain 👍

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9.4
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Situated beside the town center of Taupo and opposite a park, eMotel offers contemporary, boutique accommodation with lake views from each room. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

eMotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the majestic Huka Falls and the Wairakei International Golf Course. Waikato River is a 20-minute drive away. Flexible and efficient checkin. Comfortable and well equipped rooms only a short walk to the lake side

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9.1
Superb
681 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

Located on the shores of Lake Taupo, Anchorage Resort offers rooms with free unlimited WiFi access and views of either the pool or the lake. Guests can relax on the deck around the outdoor heated swimming pool. Staff were amazing, so accommodating of any requests, went beyond expectations.

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9.3
Superb
657 reviews
Price from
US$151
per night

The Reef Resort Motel offers self-contained accommodation on the edge of the Lake Taupo. The property features an outdoor heated freshwater pool and a thermal pool with a hot tub.

The modern units have either lake, mountain or pool views and all include a spa bath and a well-equipped kitchenette. Modern amenities include air conditioning and TV reception. it was very clean and spacious the pol and the spa were a dream.

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9.1
Superb
722 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

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