Top 10 Bed and Breakfast Inns in Taupo, New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Alida England

This adrenaline-pumping city offers an abundance of skydiving, jetboating and bungee jumping. Discover the marvels of Orakei Korako thermal park, featuring caves, hot springs and boiling mud pools. Gaze across Lake Taupo to see the spectacular volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park, and make sure to visit Huka Falls, one of the great watery wonders of New Zealand.
Restaurants in Taupo

1. Belle Vue Boutique Lodge

39 Mapara Road, Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 108 reviews

Belle Vue Boutique Lodge

Belle vue Boutique Lodge is a magnificent English / French Provincial Style Lodge, overlooking the magnificent Lake Taupo and Mount Tauhara, surrounded by picturesque gardens and all the extra amenities and facilities every traveller could require. Exquisite Guest Lounge and Guest Dining Room, with Evening Fine Dining available. Liz and Steve are dedicated to ensure your stay is never forgotten and you cannot wait to plan your next stay. Just 3.4 kms to Town and Oh So Quiet and Peaceful.

Amazing place.

Reviewed By Climber57752074799

Tony and myself would like to say a huge thank you for your amazing hospitality we had when we stayed with you recently at your amazing boutique. The food you gave us was outstanding and the service was incredible. All the little touches you do are so wonderful and appreciated. We had a wonderful 2 days there and was the perfect was to spend our 20th wedding anniversary. We look forward to staying with you again in the future and we will be recommending your amazing place to our family and friends.

2. The Lake Motel

63 Mere Road, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 221 reviews

The Lake Motel

Come and stay at the coolest boutique Lake Taupo motel – in central Taupo, New Zealand. Our six motel units boast unique retro styling with modern comforts. Your friendly hosts’ local knowledge will ensure that your stay is comfortable and peaceful. Our six rooms are all located on the ground floor, with SKY TV, queen size beds, free WiFi and separate bathrooms. The units all have kitchenettes. We are small enough to provide personalised service and a homely, relaxed atmosphere for your stay. We are well appointed with facilities and can recommend some great local service providers for further needs. From its stylish retro decor, to the bird filled gardens, The Lake Motel is truly a boutique motel with a difference. With attention to detail, mid-century retro styling and art throughout, The Lake Motel is a unique establishment and is NZ’s only motel to have featured in Home & Entertaining, NZ’s top design magazine. We look forward to you visiting us soon!

The Lake Motel

Reviewed By Peugeot4008

The Motel was ideally located close to the town centre but not on a noisy road, the unit was beautifully presented and we loved the retro style decor. The owner ws super communicative. Everything was above expectations.

3. The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge

2/41 Mapara Road RD 5 Acacia Bay, Taupo 3385 New Zealand
Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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5 based on 147 reviews

The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge

The Flying Trout Boutique Lodge offers guests luxury accommodation overlooking the magnificent views of Lake Taupo. It features 3 elegantly appointed suites accomodating up to 6 guests at a time. Our Deluxe Tui Lakeview Suite enjoys majestic Mountain and Lake views, is incredibly spacious, boasts a large ensuite with double showers and a beautiful spa bath for two overlooking the Lake. Our Kiwi Lakeview Suite offers ultimate privacy. It has its' own lake facing deck with a hot tub for two to enjoy and also features an ensuite with rainfall shower. Our Kea Garden suite enjoys its’ own private entrance and overlooks a lovely courtyard. Continental and Fully cooked breakfast is included daily. Enjoy a glass of wine at the bar or a game of snooker/pool in our large poolroom. We also host a very extensive DVD library for you to choose from. The Flying Trout Lodge is privately owned by kiwi hosts who look forward to offering you genuine Kiwi hospitality and a truly relaxing, friendly stay.

Rest and Recreation

Reviewed By Kiwi-traveler1000

We were looking for time out from a busy life and we found it at the Flying Trout Boutique Lodge. The unit was so quiet and comfortable (the bed was great). We gave the spa on the patio lots of use... it was so relaxing. Rob and Karen are the perfect hosts, making us feel welcome. The breakfast is not to be missed, definitely five star, including a good gluten-free selection.

4. Ika Nui Taupo

64 Lake Terrace, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
100%
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5 based on 2 reviews

Ika Nui Taupo

Perfect ! Couldn’t complement this accommodation more, fantastic stay - we all wished we were here longer!

Reviewed By mcw_l

Absolute perfection Comfortable beds, spare linen, extra towels, space, spotlessly clean, friendly, tvs in all the rooms, pool, spa,walking distance to everything, warm, friendly,lake views, atmosphere! 10/10 Absolutely perfect!

5. Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

76-80 Lake Terrace, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
29%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
10%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 240 reviews

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

At Twin Peaks we offer affordable lakeside accommodation. Enjoy superb views across the lake to the mountains. We are perfectly located, adjacent to the snow fed waters of New Zealand's largest crater lake. A 5 minute stroll will take you to Taupo's shopping centre, cafes and restaurants or the activities of the boat harbour.For accommodation, we have 36 units consisting of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom units, all with 32” Flat screen TV in each unit. 100mb Free Wi-Fi on arrival. Very popular Bar and Restaurant on site. 10 minutes’ walk to town.1 3-bedroom and 1 2-bedroom apartment, 10 1-bedroom suites, 4 family units, 20 studio units. A choice of kitchen or kitchenette facilities in one bedroom units. Studio units with king size beds also have kitchen facilities and the other studio units, have only tea and coffee making facilities, toasters and most with microwaves.

very nice place to stay with great outlook of lake

Reviewed By Dianne T

nice average place to stay. Everything clean and tidy with great shower and comfortable bed and couch. Nice touch with the outdoor chairs to use in or outside. good off street parking and being next door to a restaurant was icing on the cake.

6. The Pillars Retreat

7 Deborah Rise Bonshaw Park, Taupo 3379 New Zealand
Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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5 based on 315 reviews

The Pillars Retreat

This unique purpose-built Mediterranean styled two-storied country manor is a 10-minute drive from central Taupo, the perfect spot to stop, relax and discover the central north island. Panoramic mature gardens and surrounding mountains greet you as you enter our front gates. A warm Kiwi welcome awaits from your resident hosts John and Nancy. Our four self-contained, spacious, luxuriously appointed upstairs ensuite bedrooms all with spectacular rural views, refrigerators, tea & coffee making facilities, TV with USB, underfloor heating, Free Wi-Fi and serviced daily. A free shuttle to restaurants is provided, or guests can bring readymade food provisions and eat at home. You could just have a day relaxing around the saltwater pool reading a book from our library collection. Children over 13 years are welcome.

A fabulous place to stay

Reviewed By Sally C

From the first minute you will feel welcome at this incredible house. Just ten minutes’ drive from the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday centre of Taupō, The Pillars is an oasis of relaxed calm. Hosts Nancy and John are warm, friendly and ready to help with anything you might want. The house is set in gorgeous manicured gardens, perfect for a peaceful walk. I was in the Pillars Suite, which is huge with a lovely balcony for an evening drink, underfloor heating (yes really!) and an enormous tiled bathroom with a great bath for relaxing in. I had a peek at the other rooms yesterday and they are all beautiful. A touch of mischief is the slide next to the main stairwell, apparently put in by the people who built the house, to amuse their children! (Must admit I tried it yesterday, lots of fun) Nancy and John offer a delicious continental breakfast and will cook you eggs from their own free range chickens. The location is perfect, in a quiet reserve off the Taupō - Napier highway, within easy reach of everything Taupō has to offer but no traffic noise whatsoever. I haven’t been to Taupō in a long time but if I come up this way again I will be sure to stay here. I couldn’t recommend The Pillars more.

7. The Loft

3 Wakeman Road Acacia Bay, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

The Loft

The Loft is a lovely purpose built BnB in Acacia Bay, only 5 kms away from the hustle and bustle of Taupo. We have three spacious rooms with ensuites available for you. The property is surrounded by lovely gardens and backs onto a native reserve with abundant birdlife. The lake is just a short 5 minute walk away.

We were called on extremely short notice to Taupo to conduct a friend's Memorial and Burial

Reviewed By Ivanthomasovich

Not only did The Loft have the rooms we needed, but Mary was on hand to welcome us and settle us in, and gave us the best of the best. From the welcome, at the open front door everything was "top shelf" Quality. The Loft would be one of the few places we were sorry to leave! Gracious, Thoughtful, and Kind would be my three words to describe Mary and Ian as host and Hostess.

8. Barrington Motel

135 Heuheu Street, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
49%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Barrington Motel

Conveniently located in Taupo, the hub of the attractions of the Central Plateau, we offer comfortable, clean and affordable units for your stay. You will always enjoy warm helpful service with a smile. Whether you are here for work, a family event, need a stop-over or just for fun, this is the place to stay.

Needed overnight accomm on way home from an event

Reviewed By flier2

we had left Masterton post an event we took part in somewhat tired -and later than intended on Easter Monday travelling with our doggle- small - Had made a decision to stay over in Taupo and break our journey due to tiredness and to catch up with a friend for dinner. Rang our usual motel as thought that as was end of Easter break there would be plenty of accomm available - forgot it was aso the beginning oif school hols.After ringing several motels we knew accepted dogs all full we went on line and the Barrington came up. Rang, they said all doggle rooms were full but what was our dog We explained small well behaved OK we will take your booking so the 3 of us plus dog arrived and could not have been more surprised - Lovely reception lovely hostess beautifull room - small but adequate. Great sleep did our own brekky and left after a havachat with the owners who were also house maids :) Will def be returning to this unique wee motel

9. 52 on Rifle Motel

52 Rifle Range Road, Taupo 3330 New Zealand
Excellent
68%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

52 on Rifle Motel

52 on Rifle provides (group) accommodation in Taupo for business travelers, families, sporting teams, visitors and tourists. Our renovated Taupo family motel boasts fresh modern self-contained units coupled with the conveniences of being close to the town centre and lakefront. Our on-site facilities are provided to ensure you have everything you need to enjoy a comfortable stay. Soak in the spa pool, watch the kids play at the playground or fire up the barbie and enjoy the park-like setting of this leading group accommodation in Taupo. We are currently practicing good hygiene in line with the government COVID 19 policies. All guests in attendance must be fully vaccinated, and provide their vaccination pass upon arrival.

We will be back

Reviewed By LouellaM409

We only stayed 2 nights wish it was longer. We had a lovely 2 bedroom unit with our own carport, nice and cozy, beds were comfy, nice table outside the unit to sit on. Pool, laundry, games room. Great little play area if you have younger kids, Jo was very lovely and helpful made us feel very welcome. Our highlight was meeting little Archie, Jo's dog, such a little happy dog that just warms your heart. We will be back. Thanks Jo ?

10. Karaka Tree Motel

216 Lake Terrace, Taupo TAUPO New Zealand
Excellent
0%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
56%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 9 reviews

Karaka Tree Motel

Karaka Tree Motel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Taupo, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Karaka Tree Motel offers guests free wifi. The small hotel features newspaper. Plus, Karaka Tree Hotel offers a pool and barbeque facilities, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Nearby landmarks such as Wairakei Geothermal Power Station Visitor Center (1.3 mi) and Formula Challenge Racing (1.9 mi) make Karaka Tree Motel a great place to stay when visiting Taupo. While visiting Taupo, you may want to try some tempura at one of the nearby restaurants, such as The Bistro or Paradise Sushi. Taupo is also known for some great parks, including Huka Prawn Park, Lilliput Farm Fun And Animal Park, and Tongariro Domain, which are not too far from Karaka Tree Hotel. Enjoy your stay in Taupo!

Is this being used as an emergency housing motel?

Reviewed By Lou S

The reception man was just lovely. The rest was horrible. Waked into room and found hardly any furniture, threadbare carpet no covers on the beds, the bathroom/spa smelt horrible. This motel needs to shut down and re-furbish from top to bottom. The cost was $170 which to be fair we were refunded after we said we could not stay there.

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