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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. Absolutely everything! I couldn't fault a single thing about this place, it was absolutely perfect for us. It was spotless clean, attention to detail from house keeping, the staff were some of the kindest people I've ever met.

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9.3
Superb
1,091 reviews
Price from
US$128
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
1,752 reviews
Price from
US$116
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. Nice location and beautiful rooms. Only stayed for one night but enjoyed the walk nearby and used their kitchen facilities to cook a nice steak dinner.

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9.1
Superb
1,156 reviews
Price from
US$105
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. Sitting in the thermal bath with a glass of wine after dinner was the highlight. Friendly service and food delivery

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9.1
Superb
1,299 reviews
Price from
US$151
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. Activities and the location, foremost the hospitality was wonderful.

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9.2
Superb
120 reviews
Price from
US$113
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
649 reviews
Price from
US$131
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
682 reviews
Price from
US$129
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. The de luxe room was bigger than what we expected. It has a beautiful lake and pool view. The hot pool was nice. You also have your own parking. You have kitchen stuff needed if you would like to cook something. Beds are comfy and all have warming blanket (perfect because of the season). There is a heater in the room besides the heat pump in the lounge. The lounge is spacious. It is actually nice to stay and relax here the whole day.

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9.3
Superb
664 reviews
Price from
US$146
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. Friendly and helpful staff. Room was very well appointed, clean and comfortable. Location perfect.

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9.1
Superb
726 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

All guest rooms at the motel feature an outdoor balcony or patio. Some apartments also offer sweeping views of Lake Taupo. At The Village Resort each room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Very spacious, well managed, great amenities and great value. Wish we stayed longer

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8.9
Fabulous
1,493 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

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