The Best Hotels Closest to Craters of the Moon in Wairakei for 2026

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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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.

A large, well-lit building with a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Albert

SAR 248

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

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.

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Sandra

SAR 413

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

3. Hilton Lake Taupo

6.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Peter

SAR 386

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

4. Beechtree Motel

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Roslyn

SAR 272

SAR 316 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.

5. The Reef Resort

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Shontelle

SAR 365

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Joe

SAR 376

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 balcony with two chairs, a table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, and a view of the sea.

A residential area with modern houses, a clear view of the sea, and a distant mountain range.

7. Baycrest Lodge

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Ben

SAR 426

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.

A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking the sea, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern building with a reception area, multiple windows, and a paved courtyard.

8. Gables Lakefront Motel

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Colin

SAR 344

SAR 398 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

A bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a bar stocked with bottles.

9. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Brent

SAR 413

SAR 486 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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 grassy area with a single tree in the foreground, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

10. Tui Oaks Motel

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Helasika Kumuduni Perera

SAR 257

SAR 299 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

11. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Elaine

SAR 317

SAR 365 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

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.

12. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7.2 km from Craters of the Moon

SAR 330

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, a window with a view of the outside, and neatly folded towels on the floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

13. Cottage Mews Motel

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

kate

SAR 297

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, seating, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

A balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water and distant hills.

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.

14. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

SAR 371

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A parking lot with vehicles and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a desk, a framed certificate of excellence, a vase with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Acacia Lake View Motel

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Prue

SAR 394

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 kitchen with a large window overlooking a scenic lake and hills.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

16. Sacred Waters

6.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Doris

SAR 578

SAR 674 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a flag, a lamp post, and a hedge.

17. Accent on Taupo

7.4 km from Craters of the Moon

Peter

SAR 225

SAR 258 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the street and greenery.

A restaurant with a large dining area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A restaurant interior with a wooden ceiling, a chef statue, a fireplace, and leather seating.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

18. Lakeland Resort Taupo

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

Hoani

SAR 251

SAR 291 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, a large sliding glass door leading to a view of the sea, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parked van.

A modern multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.

19. Sails On The Lake

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Jessie

SAR 374

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

20. Bella Vista Taupo

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Mark

SAR 310

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Craters of the Moon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Lake Taupo	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Beechtree Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Reef Resort	9.6 Exceptional 986 reviews	View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Ika Nui Taupo

8/10 Good

"Good Location"

Beechtree Motel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is not new but the room was very clean, with good sheets and towels. It is a good option for the price."

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

8/10 Good

"Close to town, and a pub right onsite, but quiet and comfortable. Had Sky 55+, so many channels to choose from, and if you get the rooms near the back corner you'll get the sunset for much longer"

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This property suited our needs perfectly for a brief stopover travelling with our dog. The check in was friendly. The chalet spacious & clean & had been thoughtfully warmed for our early evening arrival on a cold, wet day. The property offers excellent value & simple in room amenities. It is a bit worn & dated but with a very comfortable bed, refurbished bathroom & cosy heatpump we were more than happy. We Would happily stay again!"

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good

"Great family option just a short drive from the town centre, easy access to Huka Falls and Craters of the moon. The main pool is hot, approx 36 degrees so ideal for early morning and late evening dips rather then only during busy day time periods with family's Buffet is average but only charged per adult head so if traveling with multiple kids, value for money."

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

8/10 Good

"😊"

Oasis Beach Motel

8/10 Good

"The view from the room was spectacular. Walked along the shore right from our room. Room was clean had many useful amenities. The “heated pool” was ice cold. The jacuzzi as barely warm enough to get in. The staff at the check in desk were fantastic. The staff in the dining room were very condescending."

Tui Oaks Motel

10/10 Excellent

"For the price its worth the lake view room. Was pleasantly surprised."

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."

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A white water rafting course with a raft in the river, surrounded by dense forest and a viewing platform with people.

Huka Falls

9.4/10 (685 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Huka Falls, a lovely green space in Rotokawa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A natural hot spring pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

9.2/10 (143 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Wairakei with a visit to Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

9.0/10 (163 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley during your stay in Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A geothermal hot spring with green and orange water, surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains.

Spa Thermal Park

9.0/10 (338 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spa Thermal Park during your travels in Taupō.

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Wairakei International Golf Course

9.4/10 (39 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wairakei at Wairakei International Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Rock`n Ropes

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Rock`n Ropes during your travels to Wairakei. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A.C. Baths

8.6/10 (289 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Taupō with a trip to A.C. Baths. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

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Golf Club Taupō

9.2/10 (28 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Taupō at Golf Club Taupō. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.

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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 traveler 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 5 miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Craters of the Moon?

Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Craters of the Moon.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Craters of the Moon?

For additional details about updating your stay near Craters of the Moon or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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.

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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

3. Hilton Lake Taupo

4. Beechtree Motel

5. The Reef Resort

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

7. Baycrest Lodge

8. Gables Lakefront Motel

9. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

10. Tui Oaks Motel

11. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

12. Cascades Lakefront Motel

13. Cottage Mews Motel

14. Anchorage Resort Taupo

15. Acacia Lake View Motel

16. Sacred Waters

17. Accent on Taupo

18. Lakeland Resort Taupo

19. Sails On The Lake

20. Bella Vista Taupo

Compare popular hotels close to Craters of the Moon

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Ika Nui Taupo

Beechtree Motel

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Oasis Beach Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Other attractions near Craters of the Moon

Huka Falls

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

Spa Thermal Park

Wairakei International Golf Course

Rock`n Ropes

A.C. Baths

Golf Club Taupō

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