Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Taupō

A calm lake with boats, a wooden dock, and a forested hillside.
A large rock with a carved face and a natural arch formation.

Stay near popular Acacia Bay attractions

beach near Okuta Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Okuta Bay during your trip to Taupō? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
See properties

Things to do

Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures - Kindred Spirit

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

£30
per adult
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings

£26
per adult
Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

£22
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings

£30
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour

£63
per adult
Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour
Lake Taupo: Hole in One Golf or Ball Blaster Challenge

Lake Taupo: Hole in One Golf

£11
per adult
Lake Taupo: Hole in One Golf
See all activities in Taupō

Top hotels in Acacia Bay

Lake Taupo Lodge

Lake Taupo Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Mapara Rd Taupo Waikato
The price is £402 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£402
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Taupō. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Taupō Museum and Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Clean and very Friendly"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Lake Taupo Lodge
The Point Villas

The Point Villas

5 out of 5
Whakamoenga Point, Lake Taupo Taupo
The price is £1,158 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£1,158
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Four Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Definitely money worth for the price of the accommodation."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

The Point Villas
Relax and Recharge overlooking Lake Taupo

Relax and Recharge overlooking Lake Taupo

Taupō Waikato Region
Stay at this holiday home in Taupō. Enjoy a garden, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp and Four Mile Bay are ...
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
"This was a great property for a girl's weekend away! Lots of sleeping spaces and bathrooms. There was a fire and heat pump in the main living space which were very effective. The only downside is that the downstairs area was very cold, and we needed all of the heaters going and extra blankets, but ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Get rates
Relax and Recharge overlooking Lake Taupo
Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
The price is £68 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£68
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great reception host, wonderful bed thankyou. Very clean and well maintained. We’ll be back."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Beechtree Motel
Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is £49 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£49
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Although the heated pool wasn’t as heated till the day we left. I’m not sure if it was under maintenance but would’ve been lovely if it was warmer during our stay for our little one"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Oasis Beach Motel
Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
The price is £42 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£42
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Lakefront Lodge Taupo
See all 901 properties in Acacia Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Acacia Bay

Find the best Acacia Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Acacia Bay
Learn more about Acacia Bay
A mountainous landscape with a lake and a distant view of islands.

Taupō Central

If you're spending some time in Taupō Central, Lake Taupō and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are top sights worth seeing.

A clear blue sea with distant mountains and lush greenery in the foreground.
Photo by Aaron Andersen
Open Photo by Aaron Andersen

Hilltop

While visiting Hilltop, you might make a stop by sights like Taupō Hot Springs and Lake Taupō.

Hashtag Love Taupo sign in front of Lake Taupo in New Zealand.

Wharewaka

While visiting Wharewaka, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and The Landing Lake Taupō.

Hashtag Love Taupo sign in front of Lake Taupo in New Zealand.

Waipahihi

If you're spending some time in Waipahihi, Lake Taupō and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A couple standing by a geothermal area with steam rising from the ground.

Nukuhau

While visiting Nukuhau, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Taupō and Waikato River.

Acacia Bay Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia