There are some great places to stay when visiting Lake Taupo:
The Reef Resort
The Reef Resort is unique – it sits right at the lakes edge, meaning there are no roads to cross to get from your room to the lake. It has a range of studio and one-bedroom units, as well as lake-edge luxury apartments which provide a stunning view of Lake Taupo, and the spectacular mountains behind. It also has a heated swimming pool, a mineral spa pool, and a free guest BBQ.
Suncout Hotel & Conference Centre
Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre takes pride of place on the beautiful shores of Lake Taupo, Qualmark rated 4 star, with magnificent and uninterrupted views of stunning Lake Taupo, and the Tongariro National Park. A leisurely 3 minute stroll to the CBD with boutique shopping & nightlife.
The Suncourt Hotel also has a fabulous four room Conference Venue, perfectly positioned for Weddings, Reunions and Conferences.
Lake Taupo Top 10 Holiday Resort
Lake Taupo Top 10 Holiday Resort is the perfect base for your family holiday and ideal for enjoying Taupo’s recreational paradise. It has a family-friendly service, a great pool, a whole range of sporting activities and playgrounds, and New Zealand’s largest jumping pillow.
Tiki Lodge
If you are backpacking on a budget, make a reservation to stay at this great backpackers hostel, and experience cheap, safe, secure and modern backpacker accommodation.
Group accommodation
If you’re a larger group, such as a school or church group, the Whakapio Bay Girl Guide Hall has some great amenities and plenty of space for putting down a bunch of sleeping bags.
The Lake Taupo Top 10 Holiday Resort has put together a few special rates for larger groups. Check it out.
Overnight camping
And if you’re the more adventurous type, check out our overnight kayaking trip, where we pitch a tent on the Western side of the lake and spend the night beneath the stars. We are lucky to have so many spots perfect for pitching a tent.