Taupo hotels & places to stay

Booked for a standard cabin with ensuite and expected an oldish cabin but we actually got a 2 bedroom cabin with ensuite and it was modern and very clean. Had everything we needed and the cabins were really warm. Definitely kept us warm in a very cold weather. Had enough space for my 15 mnth old bub to walk around while inside. And the cabin we were staying also overlooking lake taupo. Staff were friendly and never had issues.

We booked this venue for my family's recent trip to Taupo and it was the one of the best equipped accommodation from our trip. My wife personally felt that the venue is really thoughtful with the various items provided. The receptionist was courteous and helpful. Family also spent time at the spa bath - a good plus. It is a short drive away from the eateries and thus, we do appreciate the quiet surroundings and there is an English bar just down the road. Within a short walk, we are at Lake Taupo where we witnessed some lovely sunsets. It is also close to the jetty and also the supermarket, making this a wonderful stay for my family with young kids. highly recommended.

I enjoyed my stay at Ascot Motor Inn thoroughly and the hospitality provided by Mr Graeme. The room was always a comfort to return to after a day of sightseeing in the Lake Taupo area. Mr Graeme the owner was helpful and I am grateful to him for offering me a ride to the town centre on the day i checked out as it was raining and i was prepared to lug my luggage and take a walk in the rain to the bus stop. I wish Mr Graeme and Ascot Motor Inn all the best for the future and I will definitely book Ascott Motor Inn if I ever visit Lake Taupo again.

This is the best affordable hotel we stay for 16 days in New Zealand. It's locate in quiet area yet near to the town, lake and Huka Falls with breath taking view. The hotel is super clean, equip with coffee making facilities, iron, microwave, balcony and private car park. The bathroom is huge, clean and with modern design. Guest also get a complimentary internet access. I really recommend this resort for north Island visit/holiday.

For the price we paid we're pretty sure we got one of the best views/stays at a hotel in Taupo that we've had thus far (and we come here often). The bed was comfortable, the TV worked well, the internet was great, and the takeaways from the restaurant were amazing. I don't know why'd you pay double or more for anything else when you'd get exactly the same. This place is a bargain. There's also a pool and spa (which we didn't use) that were in great condition. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful and overall our stay was great. Would highly recommend if you're looking for somewhere to stay!

It is about 1.2km from Taupo town. But it’s quiet, at least on the top room we stayed. We had a no disturb sign, and left the room at like 1pm. And when we came back in the evening, they did our room!!!!, which was totally unexpected. Wifi was super fast, although limited to 5GB only. Checkin and out took seconds, house keeping always did our rooms very good. If you walk out, you will have the lake infront of you, not to mention the beautiful views from your room, if you book the top room with view. Will definitely stay there again.

Had flown back from Australia to celebrate our sons 1st birthday in taupo and had booked 4 rooms for all our close family members to stay in with us for the night & it was the absolute best. Staff were so amazing & so understanding as we couldnt check out on time due to food preparations taking abit longer than we thought but told us to take as much time as we needed at no extra charge. You dont get that often & would definitely be back aswell as all our family members we took. Thank you so much for the hospitality & hopefully be back again soon.

We booked a private twin room at Bob's Hostel for a Monday night. We had no issues with noise. The room was huge with two single beds, a private bathroom with hot shower and an electric heater. Due to the size of the room the heater didn't heat us up much, thankfully the hostel provides plenty of duvets and blankets to keep you warm in winter. Location is excellent for getting around Taupo and close to main bus stops. The staff also let us store our luggage until late in the afternoon.

Very comfortable and clean room. Quite, ample free parking, across the street from the beach. Great location to explore Taupo. The only complaint is in asking for a later checkout. As is typical in New Zealand, checkout time is 10am. I requested a later check out time and was told that 10:45am would be the latest. Personally, I am in favor of whole hour rounding.

Tony (the owner) was very friendly and welcoming, and he even gave us some milk when we arrived. He also showed us all the places to go in Taupo and booked for us the skydive and everything else. The room is clean and tidy and very cozy, we loved our stay here and if i ever visit taupo again, this is definitely the place i will be staying. Too good!!!!! Thank you very much Tony, and also the other lady who took care of us while Tony was away golfing.

I really loved this hostel. It's brand new and everything is really high quality. The kitchen is so big and fully stocked, the lounge is great, there's a hot tub, outdoor areas, great view, and is just a few minutes' walk to the lake and to the town center. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Actually, I checked out of my room at the required time of 10am, but was leaving Taupo on the bus at 1:30am. The staff were nice enough to keep my bag in reception till 8pm, when they closed. I got my bags but just hung out on their comfy sofas in the lounge, watching tv and using their fast, free wifi until midnight, when the lounge closed. This was way above and beyond what I expected! Oh, and my room, a private with ensuite bathroom, was impeccably clean, new, and had a tv. The other guests were very respectful and stuck to the quiet hours so I had a great time and definitely highly recommend!

Suncourt is an awesome place to stay at. Its close to everything you want. Their pools are amazing and the room we stayed in was enormous. Most of all restaurant nexts door breakfast was free for kids with a paying adult. I would definitely come back to this hotel when im in Taupo. There's also heaps of carpark for you truckies and big families travelling with alot of cars. So if your in Taupo and looking for a hotel come to this place. You will have a time of your life and they didnt pay me to say that lol.

I stayed 3 nights at Bella Vista Motel during my stay at Taupo. I reached to the hotel very late and the front desk was already closed. However, I was pretty happy with how they leave the note for me. The put the note at front desk door with my name and studio unit number. They even remembered to leave the wifi password.The unit is pretty spacious, lovely and cozy. The hotel room has a nice little kitchenette and microwave.The bed was very comfortable. We had a very good rest after long day of a bus ride from Auckland. The unit is pretty clean and thanks to the housekeeping team. The hotel has few parking spaces. The hotel is located at very convenient area which is pretty close to the shops and restaurants. Most of them are within walking distance. I had very pleasant stay at Bella Vista and I would stay again at Bella if I have a chance to visit Taupo. I would definitely recommend this motel to everyone.

Located steps away from Lake Taupo, Le Chalet is a cute, welcoming and well presented property with a bunch of apartments. We have stayed here twice and on both occasions booked a 1 bedroom apartment for myself, my partner and our cub. After a long day of travel it is so delightful being able to step into this spacious, modern two level apartment with everything and anything you may need. The private spa and balcony overlooking Lake Taupo is an additional bonus! So close to the centre yet far enough to not be plagued by noise. We had a little hiccup the second time around with our booking which ultimately came down to confusion on both ends. I had booked via Agoda however they only had a booking from booking.com (Now come to have learnt Agoda is booking.com!) Owner was adamant I must have made two bookings under the influence of wine and that they do not work with Agoda. The issue was with the price however Agoda had not converted the amount to NZD from USD and this was not apparent until checking the confirmation email. Nonetheless we had an amazing stay and time and a bit of a giggle. Walls are a bit thin and can easily hear the neihbours but it is not a huge bother. Will definitely be back :-)