The Best Hotels Closest to Aratiatia Rapids in Wairakei - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

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

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

1. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

6.3 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Kanwalnoor chatha

£87

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 residential area with modern houses, a clear view of the sea, and a distant mountain range.

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

2. Baycrest Lodge

6.3 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Ben

£103

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with floral cushions, a table, and a lamp.

3. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6.8 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Sandra

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.4 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Bryce

£82

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A circular hot tub with a brick border and a metal ladder, surrounded by lush greenery.

A modern house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern two-story building with a wooden deck and a gravel driveway.

A road leading to a spa with a sign indicating 'Hot Pools & Day Spa'.

5. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

6.3 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Chris

£35

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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.

6. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7.1 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

£74

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 large balcony, a TV, a bed, a sofa, and a table.

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

7. The Reef Resort

6.7 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Shontelle

£99

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

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.

8. Hilton Lake Taupo

6.3 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Peter

£81

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a flag, a lamp post, and a hedge.

A wooden hot tub with a bench and a small table with baskets and a potted plant.

9. Accent on Taupo

7.2 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Peter

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

10. Cottage Mews Motel

7.1 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

"The room was clean and well stocked with towels, tea coffee, utensils etc. beds were comfortable. Great location, off street parking. Friendly staff and great comms before arrival. Easy check in. We only stay a night but if staying longer, the hotel offered towels to take if heading out for a swim and kayaks to hire. Bbq facilities also available. The court yard could do with a bit of tlc, remove the dead plants and bathroom is tired - wall paper is starting to come off and mould above the...

Fiona

£68

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

11. Beechtree Motel

6 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Georgia

£65

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained hedge.

A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

12. Sacred Waters

6.7 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

han

£139

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

13. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

5.6 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Kristy

£68

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees and a flag.

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

14. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2.7 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Albert

£58

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

15. Gables Lakefront Motel

6.3 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Colin

£80

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with striped sofas and a small table, large windows with a view of the sea and trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, a microwave, and an oven.

A pool area with a glass-enclosed section, a sign prohibiting hot tubs, and a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the sea.

16. The Village Resort

6.2 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Dee

£90

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with large windows offering a view of the sea, a parking area, and a few chairs.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows offer a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a red island, a dining area with wicker chairs and a table set for four, and a large window overlooking a coastal view.

17. Ika Nui Taupo

6.2 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Stephen

£80

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and a parked van.

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

18. Sails On The Lake

6.3 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Jessie

£78

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

19. Tui Oaks Motel

6.2 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Helasika Kumuduni Perera

£55

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

20. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

6 mi from Aratiatia Rapids

Elaine

£81

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Aratiatia Rapids

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only	9.2 Wonderful 673 reviews	View
Baycrest Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 810 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Anchorage Resort Taupo	9.6 Exceptional 682 reviews	View
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Aratiatia Rapids Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good

"The toilet had a p** stain on it when we arrived in the room….but otherwise it was nice. A bit dated though"

Oasis Beach Motel

8/10 Good

"It was a bit tired and run down"

Hilton Lake Taupo

8/10 Good

"The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great. Unfortunately there seems to be difficulties in the restaurant with dinner service due to a lack of staff. The spa pool wasn't warm enough for us to use which we did relay to staff. Hopefully it's been rectified."

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."

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room and wonderful spa bath. We only stayed the night but appreciated the coziness of the place"

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"It was perfect for our needs. Older place but updated and clean. The mineral pool in our room was great and handy and we took full advantage when we could. Great to end a hard busy week at work. Will definitely come back again"

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location. Property was a little run down but had quaint charm."

Tui Oaks Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice stay with the Lake view."

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!"

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A geothermal area with a plant in the foreground and steam rising in the background.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

9.2/10 (143 reviews)

Soak in these mineral-infused hot springs to truly immerse yourself in the Māori traditions and incredible scenery of the Taupo region.

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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 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)

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

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A lush, green landscape with a hot spring emitting steam, surrounded by dense ferns and moss-covered rocks.

Craters of the Moon

8.6/10 (338 reviews)

Experience a strange volcanic landscape where steam clouds swirl in the air and mud pools pop and boil beneath your feet.

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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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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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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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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 Aratiatia Rapids?

Aratiatia Rapids is located in a welcoming area of Wairakei known for its beautiful lakeside setting. You'll find 11 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 Wairakei Resort Taupo and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.

How many hotels will I find near Aratiatia Rapids?

Expedia has 11 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. Rock`n Ropes, Wairakei International Golf Course or Golf Club Taupō are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Aratiatia Rapids hotels

1. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

2. Baycrest Lodge

3. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

4. Anchorage Resort Taupo

5. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

6. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7. The Reef Resort

8. Hilton Lake Taupo

9. Accent on Taupo

10. Cottage Mews Motel

11. Beechtree Motel

12. Sacred Waters

13. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

14. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

15. Gables Lakefront Motel

16. The Village Resort

17. Ika Nui Taupo

18. Sails On The Lake

19. Tui Oaks Motel

20. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

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Top Aratiatia Rapids Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Oasis Beach Motel

Hilton Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Tui Oaks Motel

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

Other attractions near Aratiatia Rapids

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

Huka Falls

Craters of the Moon

Spa Thermal Park

Rock`n Ropes

Wairakei International Golf Course

Golf Club Taupō

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