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A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking the sea, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and stainless steel appliances.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.
A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

1. Gables Lakefront Motel

Gables Lakefront Motel
10.1 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Colin
€95
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Gables Lakefront Motel
A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.
A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with floral cushions, a table, and a lamp.

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
10.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Timothy
€128
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A staircase with metal railings and wooden steps leading up to a landing.
A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a reception area and a sign indicating a vacancy.

3. Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel
9.6 km from Aratiatia Rapids
United Kingdom
Liam
€81
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Beechtree Motel
Lake view
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.
A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, a window with a view of the outside, and neatly folded towels on the floor.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and wooden ceiling beams.

4. Cottage Mews Motel

Cottage Mews Motel
11.4 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
kate
€87
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cottage Mews Motel
A spacious room with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of a green landscape and a body of water. There are three sofas with red and blue cushions.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a flag, a lamp post, and a hedge.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A wooden hot tub with a bench and a small table with baskets and a potted plant.

5. Accent on Taupo

Accent on Taupo
11.6 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Peter
€61
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Accent on Taupo
A room with a view of a calm lake and mountains, featuring two wicker chairs with red cushions, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, a window with a view of the sea, and a small table with a chair.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A grassy area with a single tree in the foreground, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

6. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
10 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Helasika Kumuduni Perera
€69
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tui Oaks Motel
A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and an exit sign on the wall.
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a large building with a flat roof, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.
A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, dining table, chairs, and a balcony with a view.

7. Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
9.8 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Bradley
€68
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
Living area
A covered outdoor seating area with a dark-colored sofa and wooden benches, a potted plant, and a decorative hanging light fixture.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with four chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round side table, and a painting of flowers on the wall. A kitchen area with white cabinets, a sink, and a telephone is visible in the background.

8. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Ashbrook Motel Taupo
9.1 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Canada
Lisa
€80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ashbrook Motel Taupo
A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A hotel room with a large balcony, a TV, a bed, a sofa, and a table.
A living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

9. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
10.7 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Shontelle
€107
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Reef Resort
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.
A dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a pink bedspread, a wardrobe, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A room with a large glass window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table with a remote control.

10. Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel
10.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Megan
€59
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Oasis Beach Motel
A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.
A bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a tropical wallpaper.
A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

11. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
9.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Brent
€107
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a desk, a framed certificate of excellence, a vase with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A view through a window of a street with parked cars, a road, and a body of water in the distance.

12. Acacia Lake View Motel

Acacia Lake View Motel
10 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Prue
€117
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Acacia Lake View Motel
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.
A waterfront property with a paved driveway leading to a brick building with a large window and a door.

13. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
11.4 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Jo
€106
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cascades Lakefront Motel
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows with a view of a garden and the sea.
A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.
A covered balcony with a white balustrade, overlooking a landscaped garden and a view of the sea.
A grand entrance with a carpeted staircase, a grand mirror, and a welcoming sign.

14. Belle vue Boutique Lodge

Belle vue Boutique Lodge
13.5 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Louise
€175
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Belle vue Boutique Lodge
A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.
A large, well-lit building with a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees and a flag.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.

15. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
4.4 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Albert
€64
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel sink, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.
A modern motel with a sign indicating vacancy.
A person sitting at a round white table with a laptop, a potted plant, and a black leather couch in the background.

16. Alpine Lake Motor Lodge

Alpine Lake Motor Lodge
9.5 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Brooke
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Alpine Lake Motor Lodge
A sign for 'The Lake' motel with a retro design, featuring a black background and white lettering.
A black building with white trim and a sign for 'The Lake Retro Studio' available now.
A house with a sliding glass door, a red chair, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a bed, a towel rack, a mirror, and a view of a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. The Lake Motel

The Lake Motel
9.9 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
James
€101
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Lake Motel
A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained hedge.
A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

18. Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters
10.8 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Amanda
€197
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Sacred Waters
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.
A hotel reception desk with a map of New Zealand, a poster of a boat ride, and a wall of travel brochures.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.

19. Bella Vista Taupo

Bella Vista Taupo
9.5 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Mark
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bella Vista Taupo
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A room with a glass-top table surrounded by wicker chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette with a microwave and stove.
A building with a sign for 'Jolly Good Fellow's Restaurant & Bar' and a 'Conference Centre' sign.
A hotel room with a glass dining table, wooden chairs, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

20. Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
10 km from Aratiatia Rapids
Australia
Leena
€72
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.
Gables Lakefront Motel
9.4
Exceptional
504 reviews
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A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Beechtree Motel
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Lake view
Cottage Mews Motel
9.4
Exceptional
304 reviews
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A spacious room with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of a green landscape and a body of water. There are three sofas with red and blue cushions.
Accent on Taupo
9.2
Wonderful
384 reviews
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Top Aratiatia Rapids Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good
"Wairakei Hotel's general condition requires upgrading but beds comfortable and clean. Hot pool so welcoming. Grounds large and well maintained, perfect for families. We did not eat at hotel as preferred to try Taupo's restaurants."
Suzanne 6-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

8/10 Good
"Nice spot on lake front and easy walk to cafe and sailing club for pizza. Hot pools are great. Would be nice if there was a hotter spa. Tired and dated rooms but have everything we need and good for price. It's our go to for Taupo accommodation for our family of 4."
BRADLEY 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Oasis Beach Motel
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

8/10 Good
"We loved our stay and cannot wait to return next year. Great accommodation option for big groups - we all booked the chalets and were in the same area. Helpful staff and the free tesla chargers were a nice surprise!"
Celine 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"Really enjoyed the thermal pools and loved the peaceful atmosphere"
Stacy 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
Ika Nui Taupo

Ika Nui Taupo

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed three nights, it was a perfect location and the room was clean and worked well for us. The only thing I would point out was that the pool cues in the games room had no ends on them and the pool balls were not all there, my kids and I enjoy playing on a pool table so were disappointed that we were unable to play. Other than that I recommend Ika Nui and will stay there again."
James 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Ika Nui Taupo
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great resort for a family holiday. My kids loved it and we were happy that they were happy. One tiny thing was that the windows all opened out to the roadways so curtains needed to be drawn for privacy. Would have been nice if they were tinted. But wasn’t a biggie. We would definitely stay again."
Sieni 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort
Cosy private Home. Nice rural setting. Close to Activity Parks.

Cosy private Home. Nice rural setting. Close to Activity Parks.

10/10 Excellent
"Family friendly location, close to Taupo. Host was welcoming and helpful in answering any questions. Apartment was clean, extra bedding also provided which was welcome for winter. Water was lovely and hot!"
Kelly P. 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Cosy private Home. Nice rural setting. Close to Activity Parks.
Barn style cottage

Barn style cottage

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed the stay, excellent clean property, friendly people!"
david h. 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Barn style cottage

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aratiatia Rapids?
Aratiatia Rapids is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 10 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Aratiatia Rapids?
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. It's located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Aratiatia Rapids. Other good options within a few miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.
How many hotels will I find near Aratiatia Rapids?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Aratiatia Rapids.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aratiatia Rapids, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Aratiatia Rapids.
What can I see and do near Aratiatia Rapids?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Mind Junction, Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley and Spa Thermal Park. Wairakei International Golf Course, Rock`n Ropes or Golf Club Taupō are some local sights worth checking out.