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A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees and a flag.
A dining area with a fireplace, a table with a plate of food, a glass of beer, and a vase of plants.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
2.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Albert
€64
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.
A modern living room with a large sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. There is a fireplace with decorative items and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hilly terrain.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

2. Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo
6.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Anita
€110
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Lake Taupo
A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.
A modern building with a reception area, multiple windows, and a paved courtyard.
A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

3. Gables Lakefront Motel

Gables Lakefront Motel
5.7 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Colin
€95
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Gables Lakefront Motel
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 dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
United Kingdom
Liam
€81
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Beechtree 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 modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with floral cushions, a table, and a lamp.
A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
6.9 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Timothy
€128
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
Lake view
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.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.

6. Cottage Mews Motel

Cottage Mews Motel
7.3 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
kate
€87
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cottage Mews Motel
A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hot tub area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a shaded umbrella.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a balcony.

7. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
5.8 km from Craters of the Moon
United States
Stacy
€109
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only
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 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.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

8. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
5.2 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Helasika Kumuduni Perera
€69
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tui Oaks Motel
A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.
A pool area with a wooden table, two beer bottles, and a glass.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A residential area with modern houses, a clear view of the sea, and a distant mountain range.

9. Baycrest Lodge

Baycrest Lodge
5.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Ben
€130
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Baycrest Lodge
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.

10. Accent on Taupo

Accent on Taupo
7.4 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Peter
€61
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Accent on Taupo
A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.
A hotel room with a large balcony, a TV, a bed, a sofa, and a table.
A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

11. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
6.6 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Shontelle
€107
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Reef Resort
A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.
A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.
A bar and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a tropical wallpaper.

12. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Brent
€107
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
Living area
A covered outdoor seating area with a dark-colored sofa and wooden benches, a potted plant, and a decorative hanging light fixture.
Living area
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.

13. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

Ashbrook Motel Taupo
4.2 km from Craters of the Moon
Canada
Lisa
€80
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ashbrook Motel Taupo
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.
A waterfront property with a paved driveway leading to a brick building with a large window and a door.
A modern building with large windows and a view of a lake and surrounding houses.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

14. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
7.2 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Jo
€106
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cascades Lakefront 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 outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a grill, and a building with large windows and a sign.
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.

15. Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
5 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Bradley
€72
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo
A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.
A reception area with a counter, informational posters, and a bulletin board.
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A concrete staircase with black railings leading to a second-floor landing.

16. Great Lake Motel Taupo

Great Lake Motel Taupo
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
France
FRANCOIS
€77
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Great Lake Motel Taupo
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large bathtub.
A modern building with large glass windows and a covered outdoor area.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the city.

17. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
4.7 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Elaine
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
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 view through a window of a street with parked cars, a road, and a body of water in the distance.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

18. Acacia Lake View Motel

Acacia Lake View Motel
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Prue
€117
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Acacia Lake View Motel
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, seating, and umbrellas.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a large window with a view of a lake and trees.
The exterior of the Anchorage Resort Motel with a sign, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a landscaped area with purple flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

19. Anchorage Resort Taupo

Anchorage Resort Taupo
7.6 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Bryce
€130
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Anchorage Resort Taupo
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 modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a scenic lake and hills.

20. Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters
6.7 km from Craters of the Moon
Australia
Amanda
€197
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Sacred Waters
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Compare popular hotels close to Craters of the Moon

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
7.8
Good
1,000 reviews
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A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.
Hilton Lake Taupo
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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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 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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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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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

10/10 Excellent
"Welcomed by friendly helpful staff. Room cleanly presented. Grounds and pool area well maintained. Played 9 holes of golf across the road. Restaurant staff friendly excellent food. We will return."
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

8/10 Good
"Quite location."
Anitha 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort
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
Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

10/10 Excellent
"Thanks for your place ,I appreciate it very much.house was so beautifully and peace for holiday .thank s again ."
Angelina F. 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town
The Grand @ Taupo

The Grand @ Taupo

10/10 Excellent
"Great lovation"
Julie 3-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
The Grand @ Taupo
The Holiday Home Lake Taupo

The Holiday Home Lake Taupo

8/10 Good
"Great stay and a good location for us. A couple of small things would have made it perfect: more coffee cups (4 is not enough for 8 people) and some dishwash liquid for items that can’t go in the dishwasher."
Alix C. 3-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
The Holiday Home Lake Taupo

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9.4/10 (685 reviews)
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A natural hot spring pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

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A misty forest with dense vegetation and a clear blue sky.
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Spa Thermal Park

9.0/10 (338 reviews)
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Wairakei International Golf Course

9.4/10 (39 reviews)
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A.C. Baths

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Craters of the Moon?
Craters of the Moon is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 592 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Craters of the Moon?
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 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Craters of the Moon. Other good options within a few miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.
How many hotels will I find near Craters of the Moon?
Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Craters of the Moon.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Craters of the Moon, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Craters of the Moon.
What can I see and do near Craters of the Moon?
You can wander around Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids or Waipahihi Botanical Gardens if you want a dose of fresh air. Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley, Spa Thermal Park and A.C. Baths are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Explore nature at Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Taupō Hot Springs.