Hilltop

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
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

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Top hotels in Hilltop

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

5 out of 5
80-100 Napier Road Taupo
The price is P7,214 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P7,214
P8,297 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel is lovely, friendly staff & great location!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Hilton Lake Taupo
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
The price is P2,950 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
P2,950
P3,393 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We love visiting these spa pools every time we visit Taupo. So staying at the resort was an easy choice. Easy check in and out, quick walk to the pools and back. Room is clean, wifi's good. Enough space to park directly outside of the room. We've also stayed at the Hilton next door which has a fab ...

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Stag Park Accommodation

Stag Park Accommodation

2 out of 5
140 Napier Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is P3,041 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P3,041
P3,498 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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.
7.2/10 Good! (69 reviews)
Clean Room and easy access

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Stag Park Accommodation
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is P3,250 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P3,250
P3,738 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
We arranged an upgrade and it was totally worth it. Really nice room, comfortable and clean. We were below the restaurant, so anticipated some noise from above (mainly chairs being moved on a wooden floor) , but it was not too bad and stopped around 9 as advised. Would definitely stay there ...

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
The price is P4,541 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P4,541
P5,222 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was very nice and great facilities, however the booking system for the tennis court and towels was contradictory, the signs said one thing but the staff said the opposite.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo
Lakeland Resort Taupo

Lakeland Resort Taupo

3 out of 5
282 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is P6,064 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P6,064
P6,974 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Amazing veiw, safe parking . Basic room facilitys. Pool was really clean 👌 staff did a great job on the house keeping . Priced fairly . Thank you.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Lakeland Resort Taupo
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 there might not be top attractions in Richmond Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Taupō Hot Springs and Maori Carvings.

Richmond Heights
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Two Mile Bay

When in Two Mile Bay, you can plan a visit to Taupō Hot Springs and The Landing Lake Taupō, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Maori Carvings.

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

Taupō Central

While visiting Taupō Central, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Lake Taupō.

Taupō Central
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Rainbow Point

If you're spending some time in Rainbow Point, Lake Taupō and Three Mile Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Rainbow Point


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