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 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.

A dining area with a fireplace, a table with a plate of food, a glass of beer, and a vase of plants.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Albert

SAR 248

SAR 285 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window offering a city view.

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 spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

2. Hilton Lake Taupo

6.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Anita

SAR 404

SAR 464 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

3. Baycrest Lodge

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Ben

SAR 371

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

4. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Sandra

SAR 467

SAR 538 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.

A staircase with metal railings and wooden steps leading up to a landing.

5. Beechtree Motel

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Tom

SAR 275

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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 balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

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

6. The Reef Resort

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Shontelle

SAR 355

SAR 412 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

7. Tui Oaks Motel

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Helasika Kumuduni Perera

SAR 251

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a stove.

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

A hot tub area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a shaded umbrella.

8. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Joe

SAR 407

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and wooden ceiling beams.

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

9. Cottage Mews Motel

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

kate

SAR 307

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a tropical wallpaper.

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

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

10. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Brent

SAR 348

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a flag, a lamp post, and a hedge.

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.

11. Accent on Taupo

7.4 km from Craters of the Moon

Peter

SAR 224

SAR 258 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 waterfront property with a paved driveway leading to a brick building with a large window and a door.

12. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7.2 km from Craters of the Moon

SAR 379

SAR 439 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

13. Sacred Waters

6.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Doris

SAR 627

SAR 736 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows with a view of a garden and the sea.

A covered balcony with a white balustrade, overlooking a landscaped garden and a view of the sea.

A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a well-maintained lawn.

A grand entrance with a carpeted staircase, a grand mirror, and a welcoming sign.

14. Belle vue Boutique Lodge

7.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Louise

SAR 616

SAR 712 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

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

The exterior of the Anchorage Resort Motel with a sign, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a landscaped area with purple flowers.

15. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

SAR 435

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.

A room with a large glass window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table with a remote control.

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.

16. Oasis Beach Motel

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Megan

SAR 211

SAR 243 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 backyard with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a covered patio area with outdoor seating.

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

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Elaine

SAR 328

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Gables Lakefront Motel

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Colin

SAR 338

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Acacia Lake View Motel

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Prue

SAR 399

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 hotel room with a large sliding glass door to the balcony, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small desk.

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.

20. Sails On The Lake

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Jessie

SAR 375

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Lake Taupo	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Baycrest Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 812 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Beechtree Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good

"Cheap room, enjoyed the spas, heated pools and sauna. Disappointed with the wifi especially as I had my son with autism who uses his iPad to keep calm."

Beechtree Motel

8/10 Good

"Room itself was OK. We seemed to be in a wheelchair friendly room, which was fine, but the shower pressure wasn't great. Lights outside did shine through at night so that was a little distracting. Otherwise as always good location and comfortable beds."

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

8/10 Good

"We had an excellent stay .. would recommend.."

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

8/10 Good

"Quite location."

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."

Tui Oaks Motel

10/10 Excellent

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

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 ."

The Grand @ Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Great lovation"

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."

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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. Hilton Lake Taupo

3. Baycrest Lodge

4. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

5. Beechtree Motel

6. The Reef Resort

7. Tui Oaks Motel

8. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

9. Cottage Mews Motel

10. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

11. Accent on Taupo

12. Cascades Lakefront Motel

13. Sacred Waters

14. Belle vue Boutique Lodge

15. Anchorage Resort Taupo

16. Oasis Beach Motel

17. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

18. Gables Lakefront Motel

19. Acacia Lake View Motel

20. Sails On The Lake

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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Beechtree Motel

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Ika Nui Taupo

Tui Oaks Motel

Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

The Grand @ Taupo

The Holiday Home Lake Taupo

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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