The Best Hotels Closest to Craters of the Moon in Wairakei - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

1.8 mi from Craters of the Moon

Albert

£58

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

2. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3.6 mi from Craters of the Moon

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

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

3.6 mi from Craters of the Moon

Ben

£103

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 modern building with a reception area and a sign indicating a vacancy.

4. Beechtree Motel

3.1 mi from Craters of the Moon

Georgia

£65

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

4.3 mi from Craters of the Moon

Sandra

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

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.

6. The Reef Resort

4.1 mi from Craters of the Moon

Shontelle

£99

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

4.2 mi from Craters of the Moon

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 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.

8. Cascades Lakefront Motel

4.5 mi from Craters of the Moon

£74

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

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.

9. Anchorage Resort Taupo

4.7 mi from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

£82

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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.

10. Accent on Taupo

4.6 mi from Craters of the Moon

Peter

£54

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.

11. Cottage Mews Motel

4.5 mi from Craters of the Moon

"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 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.

12. Hilton Lake Taupo

4.2 mi from Craters of the Moon

Peter

£80

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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.

13. Gables Lakefront Motel

3.5 mi from Craters of the Moon

Colin

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with a dark-colored sofa and wooden benches, a potted plant, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

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.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dining area with four chairs.

14. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

2.6 mi from Craters of the Moon

Kristy

£68

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Sacred Waters

4.1 mi from Craters of the Moon

han

£139

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 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.

16. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

2.9 mi from Craters of the Moon

Elaine

£81

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a view of the sea, a sofa, armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a television.

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

3 mi from Craters of the Moon

Stephen

£83

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 modern living room with a large window offering a scenic view of trees and water.

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

18. The Village Resort

3.2 mi from Craters of the Moon

Dee

£90

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

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

19. Tui Oaks Motel

3.3 mi from Craters of the Moon

Helasika Kumuduni Perera

£55

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and an exit sign on the wall.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, a large building with a flat roof, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a grill, and a building with large windows and a sign.

20. Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

3.1 mi from Craters of the Moon

Passion Lee

£58

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 1,001 reviews	View
Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only	9.2 Wonderful 673 reviews	View
Baycrest Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 810 reviews	View
Beechtree Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

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."

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

8/10 Good

"Great all-in-one place to stay, not far from Taupo central, but definitely not walkable. Lots for kids to do, they're never bored."

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 ."

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis Beach Motel

8/10 Good

"Right by the lake and walkway. Quiet and comfortable"

Tui Oaks Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice stay with the Lake view."

Taupo Panorama - Lake Taupo Holiday Home

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning views, lovely big house and very clean. Only downside was some beds were very hard and the toilet upstairs can be heard from the master bedroom. But that is totally offset by the rest offered and the heaters (both radiators and electric blankets) are phenomenal and leave you more than toasty. Overall a great place to stay :-)"

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)

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 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 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 590 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 590 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.

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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

3. Baycrest Lodge

4. Beechtree Motel

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6. The Reef Resort

7. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

8. Cascades Lakefront Motel

9. Anchorage Resort Taupo

10. Accent on Taupo

11. Cottage Mews Motel

12. Hilton Lake Taupo

13. Gables Lakefront Motel

14. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

15. Sacred Waters

16. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

17. Ika Nui Taupo

18. The Village Resort

19. Tui Oaks Motel

20. Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

Le Chalet Suisse Motel Apartments

Oasis Beach Motel

Tui Oaks Motel

Taupo Panorama - Lake Taupo Holiday Home

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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