Waitahanui Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Waitahanui
Find the best Waitahanui areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Five Mile Bay
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Five Mile Bay. Make a stop by Lake Taupō or Five Mile Bay while you're exploring the area.

Beechtree Motel
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £63 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£63
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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

Oasis Beach Motel
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

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
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. ...
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.

Lake Edge Cottage - Waitahanui Holiday Home
Waitahanui Lake Taupo
Stay at this cottage in Waitahanui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Five Mile Bay and The Landing Lake Taupō are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"You could not get a better spot. Amazing views and the quintessential kiwi bach experience. Loved it and will be back."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Sacred Waters
221-225 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (464 reviews)
"Great place to stay with amazing views and facilities...unfortunately some of the bedrooms by the road was really noisy at night"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Ika Nui Taupo
64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
"Walking distance to town."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
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.
Things to do

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures
£30
per adult

Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings
£26
per adult

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
£22
per adult
98% of travellers recommend

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



