A geothermal area with steam vents, a path, and a distant mountain range.

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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
3.5 star property
2.8 km from Craters of the Moon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here - staff are very friendly and helpful. Everything you need is all in this one resort to relax and enjoy."
Australia
Lynley
The price is SAR 231
SAR 265 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor
A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

2. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
4.5 star property
6.9 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A beautiful day and a stunning view of the lake."
Australia
Denis
The price is SAR 472
SAR 543 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.

3. Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo
5.0 star property
6.8 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The pool and Sauna are great."
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is SAR 432
SAR 497 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hilton Lake 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.

4. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

Lake Taupo Motor Inn
3.5 star property
4.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again - I wish we had motels like this in the states!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is SAR 310
SAR 356 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

5. Cascades Lakefront Motel

Cascades Lakefront Motel
4.0 star property
7.2 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (707 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay close to lake"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is SAR 380
SAR 437 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Cascades Lakefront Motel
A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

6. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
4.9 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"As usual great staff great hotel"
Australia
Steve
The price is SAR 442
SAR 511 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre
A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

7. Gables Lakefront Motel

Gables Lakefront Motel
2.5 star property
5.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (511 reviews)
"Great location, spa was great and staff were helpful if you had any spa issues."
Australia
Amy
The price is SAR 357
SAR 415 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gables Lakefront Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a chair, and a window with a view of the sea.

8. Tui Oaks Motel

Tui Oaks Motel
3.5 star property
5.2 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (820 reviews)
"Everything was good and excellent view of the lake"
United States
Jalal
The price is SAR 243
SAR 279 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Tui Oaks Motel
A spacious room with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Haka House Taupo

Haka House Taupo
4.0 star property
4.5 km from Craters of the Moon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"clean."
Australia
Truong
The price is SAR 151
SAR 174 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Haka House Taupo
A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and a water slide.

10. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Craters of the Moon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Rose
The price is SAR 158
SAR 182 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

11. Bella Vista Taupo

Bella Vista Taupo
4.0 star property
4.8 km from Craters of the Moon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (591 reviews)
"Excellent location"
Australia
Mark
The price is SAR 280
SAR 329 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Bella Vista Taupo
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a small pool, and a view of the sea.

12. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
4.0 star property
6.6 km from Craters of the Moon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (995 reviews)
"That pool was amazing..."
Australia
Brad
The price is SAR 510
SAR 590 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Reef Resort
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the sea.

13. The Village Resort

The Village Resort
4.0 star property
5.2 km from Craters of the Moon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (382 reviews)
"Heaps of space in the one-bedroom, all clean and tidy. Great facilities with the pool and tennis court! Handy parking and super easy walking distance to town. Lovely hosts!"
Australia
Nina
The price is SAR 424
SAR 487 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Village Resort
A modern two-story building with a sign reading "OFFICE" on the facade.

14. Dunrovin Motel

Dunrovin Motel
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (153 reviews)
"EV charging was an unexpected bonus!"
Australia
Ben
The price is SAR 295
SAR 339 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Dunrovin Motel
A room with a large window offering a view of the sea and mountains, a grey sofa, and a vase with orange flowers.

15. Clearwater Motor Lodge

Clearwater Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
6.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (227 reviews)
"Nice room, close to the lake, and quiet."
United States
Kristi
The price is SAR 389
SAR 447 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Clearwater Motor Lodge
A wooden building with a sign reading "WELLER'S HOTEL" on the side.

16. Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Craters of the Moon
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Australia
Tej Bahadur
The price is SAR 206
SAR 237 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
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.

17. Accent on Taupo

Accent on Taupo
3.5 star property
7.4 km from Craters of the Moon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (386 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"
Australia
Peter
The price is SAR 250
SAR 287 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Accent on Taupo
A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

18. Sacred Waters

Sacred Waters
5.0 star property
6.7 km from Craters of the Moon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (477 reviews)
"Great location by the water and easy to walk into town"
Australia
Amanda
The price is SAR 765
SAR 884 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Sacred Waters
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a lifebuoy.

19. Chelmswood Motel Taupo

Chelmswood Motel Taupo
3.5 star property
7.1 km from Craters of the Moon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (386 reviews)
"The room was clean, there was free parking, overall it was a good motel to stay the night."
Australia
Dilkushi
The price is SAR 211
SAR 242 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Chelmswood Motel Taupo
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Silver Fern Lodge

Silver Fern Lodge
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Craters of the Moon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (914 reviews)
"Kitchen did to clean no soap for diswasher staff need to speak English probably clean tables toilet needed to be cleaned to"
Australia
Tahi
The price is SAR 167
SAR 192 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Silver Fern Lodge
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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
3.5 star property
7.8
Good
1,001 reviews
View
A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.
Hilton Lake Taupo
5.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
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.
Lake Taupo Motor Inn
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.
Cascades Lakefront Motel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
707 reviews
View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good
"Older complex and well kept. Comfortable rooms and private outdoor patioswith lots of green space an. Grounds had garden and play areas and the pool was so hot n lovely to soak in after exploring area"
Jami 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Other attractions near Craters of the Moon

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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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.