Hilltop Travel Guide

Taupō

Looking out across Lake Taupo at the Central North Island volcanoes, Mount Ruapehu, Mount Ngauruhoe, and Mount Tongariro. The town of Taupo is very nice, with plenty of cheap hostels, around $25-35 per night

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Hilltop

Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is 1.200.362 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
1.200.362 ₫
1.380.416 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Taupō Hot Springs and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (71 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Bathrooms also clean. The location of the property could have been better but it had everything that we needed.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 1.414.027 ₫ per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
1.414.027 ₫
1.626.131 ₫ total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely staff clean room but thin floors and walls

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 1.566.466 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
1.566.466 ₫
1.801.444 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Lighting was inadequate

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is 2.120.640 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
2.120.640 ₫
2.438.736 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Big room. Lovely patio

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is 2.654.081 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
2.654.081 ₫
3.052.254 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Our room on the 2nd floor had lovely views. Close to the lake. Our room didn't have a microwave or plates/bowls but reception staff were very helpful to provide some when asked.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
14 Northcroft Street Taupo
The price is 3.527.731 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
3.527.731 ₫
4.056.891 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
What a great place to use as home base while exploring Taipo! Rooms overlooking the lake, sunsets from the balcony, easy access to the town, and a top-notch restaurant on-site make this an amazing choice for any traveler. The entire staff was efficient and friendly -- Kim at the front desk was a ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop

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Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Waipahihi
Lake Taupo sunset with horse rider

Richmond Heights

While Richmond Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

While Two Mile Bay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Taupō Hot Springs and Spa Thermal Park.

Two Mile Bay
People gather at a hot spot in the Waikato river.  Because of the geothermal activity in this area, this area of the lake is like a hot tub. #waikatoriver #geothermal #nature #newzealand #taupo #hotspot

Tauhara

While visiting Tauhara, you might make a stop by sights like Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths.

Tauhara
View at the lake Taupo in the North Island in New Zealand

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Museum and Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Taupō Central
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Rainbow Point

While visiting Rainbow Point, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay.

Rainbow Point


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