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

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

2.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Albert

HK$521

HK$599 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A hotel room with a desk, a framed certificate of excellence, a vase with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

A view through a window of a street with parked cars, a road, and a body of water in the distance.

2. Acacia Lake View Motel

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Christine

HK$903

HK$1,039 total

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 backyard with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a covered patio area with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

3. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Elaine

HK$690

HK$793 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a hot tub emitting steam.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a fireplace. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

A modern multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and hilly terrain.

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.

4. Hilton Lake Taupo

6.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Peter

HK$716

HK$824 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

A balcony with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water and distant hills.

5. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

HK$781

HK$898 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A person seated at a table with a bottle of wine and a glass, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.

A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street.

A bar and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a bar stocked with bottles.

6. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Steve

HK$956

HK$1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.

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

7. Sails On The Lake

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Jessie

HK$753

HK$866 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern two-story building with a balcony, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a SKY Decoder in every room.

A two-story motel with a balcony on the upper floor, potted plants, and a clear sky.

A building with a grey exterior, a covered entrance, and potted plants along the side.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave, and two framed artworks on the walls.

8. Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Malcolm

HK$587

HK$675 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

9. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

4.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Kristy

HK$613

HK$705 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

10. The Reef Resort

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Shontelle

HK$915

HK$1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern two-story building with a sign reading "OFFICE" on the facade.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A garden with a pond, stone sculptures, and a variety of plants.

11. Dunrovin Motel

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Garry

HK$688

HK$792 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

A reception area with a counter, informational posters, and a bulletin board.

A concrete staircase with black railings leading to a second-floor landing.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

12. Great Lake Motel Taupo

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

richard

HK$594

HK$683 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a 'QUEST' sign, a stone facade, and a parked car in front.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a framed artwork on the wall, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa and a side table.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a mirror.

A modern building with a pool in front, labeled "QUEST".

13. Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments

4.4 km from Craters of the Moon

sandra

HK$753

HK$866 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, a sign with a flag, and a view of the sea.

A building with a sign for 'Jolly Good Fellow's Restaurant & Bar' and a 'Conference Centre' sign.

A hotel room with a glass dining table, wooden chairs, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

14. Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Nicole

HK$525

HK$604 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious room with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, a barbecue grill, and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue accent, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A room with a dark carpet, a sofa, and a bed.

15. Haka House Taupo

4.5 km from Craters of the Moon

Anjalee

HK$308

HK$355 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge, microwave, and sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a door leading outside.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

16. Chevron Motel

4.4 km from Craters of the Moon

Alison

HK$612

HK$703 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A person sitting at a round white table with a laptop, a potted plant, and a black leather couch in the background.

A modern motel with a sign indicating vacancy.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel sink, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.

17. Alpine Lake Motor Lodge

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Brooke

HK$766

HK$881 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of the street and greenery.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance and potted plants.

A restaurant with a large dining area, multiple tables, and chairs.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

18. Lakeland Resort Taupo

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

Benjamin

HK$591

HK$679 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A balcony with white railings, a hanging basket, and outdoor furniture.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets.

A two-story building with a reception area, a sign indicating it is an executive motel, and a black car parked in front.

A reception area with a counter, a glass table with a vase of flowers, a red chair, and a large window with blinds.

19. Lakeside Taupo

5.5 km from Craters of the Moon

Ryan

HK$653

HK$750 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking the sea, a fruit bowl on the counter, and a view of the ocean through the window.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a round coffee table.

A modern building with large cylindrical structures, a paved area with small plants, and a view of a body of water.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a table with two wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a lake with mountains in the distance.

20. The Cove Taupo

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Dixie

HK$541

HK$622 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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
Acacia Lake View Motel	9.4 Exceptional 622 reviews	View
Lake Taupo Motor Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Lake Taupo	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Anchorage Resort Taupo	9.6 Exceptional 682 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.

Wairakei Craters of the Moon Hotels

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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2. Acacia Lake View Motel

3. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

4. Hilton Lake Taupo

5. Anchorage Resort Taupo

6. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

7. Sails On The Lake

8. Ascot Motor Inn Taupo

9. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

10. The Reef Resort

11. Dunrovin Motel

12. Great Lake Motel Taupo

13. Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments

14. Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

15. Haka House Taupo

16. Chevron Motel

17. Alpine Lake Motor Lodge

18. Lakeland Resort Taupo

19. Lakeside Taupo

20. The Cove 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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