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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Taupo, New Zealand

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The Loft Bed and Breakfast is a cosy cottage-style bed and breakfast located a 10-minute walk from the renowned Lake Taupo.Free WiFi access and free parking.

A hearty continental and cooked breakfast is served daily with homemade sourdough toast and muesli as well as yoghurt, fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee and bacon and eggs.

Breakfast was magnificent, filled us up for the whole day.

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9.3
Superb
80 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Just 2 minutes’ walk from Lake Taupo, Acapulco Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. It features a hot tub and a barbecue area with outdoor seating. Free parking is available on site.

Good Location, the layout of the rooms, family friendly, and overall environment was great

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8.1
Very good
2,145 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Studio 28 is set in Taupo, 40 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features family rooms.

Good equiped kitchen, clean accomodation, easy check in and out

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8.6
Fabulous
293 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Spa pool Treat, a property with a terrace, is set in Taupo, 40 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley, 3.2 km from Great Lake Convention Centre, as well as 3.8 km from Taupo Events Centre. Located 40 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, the property provides a garden and free private parking. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking guest house features a hot tub.

Peaceful, quiet and close to town great spot.

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7.2
Good
123 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Set 45 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Studio on Patete offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 6.3 km from Great Lake Convention Centre and 7.1 km from Taupo Events Centre, the property features a garden and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 45 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley.

Huka Prawn Park is 10 km from the guest house, while Volcanic Activity Centre is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 3 km from Studio on Patete.

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Price from
£107
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  • Avg. price/night: £110.37
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 914 reviews
    Facilities well designed. Bed comfortable great location. Quiet.Excellellent help and welcome at reception. I will come again. Thanks for great stay
    John
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,350 reviews
    Great location, close to the centre and waterfront. Comfortable bed, good shower, soft towels and a large TV. Quiet at night. Staff very welcoming. I would stay here again.
    Matt
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £102.56
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,937 reviews
    Great location, with an easy walk to the town centre. The motel was quiet and good for a one night stay. Studio room was spacious and clean.
    Natalie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £188.93
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,532 reviews
    Spacious and clean. Fairly good location, a short drive from city centre, but quiet. Convenience store across the road.
    Clinton
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £111.27
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,123 reviews
    Great location, close to town and with views of the lake. Very friendly and accommodating hosts.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £104.17
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,042 reviews
    Great location and very helpful host
    Vicki
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    Charming and well equipped apartment in quiet and beautiful location, close to Lake Taupo. The outdoor bathtub and view of mount Tauhara was a plus. Very friendly hosts . Would certainly love to stay there again
    Jozefa
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £124.53
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,696 reviews
    Friendly & helpful owner. Great location near lake & lake bike trails Appreciated getting an upgrade to a bigger & quieter room. Comfy king-size bed. The Taupo Parkrun start is very close to Cascades Lakefront Motel. Liked the recycling & rubbish disposable options.
    McKinlay
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.61
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,905 reviews
    Huge bed, spacious room, clean, quiet, great location, easy check in.
    Irene
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 110 reviews
    Great communication from the host. Lovely quiet location. Cute and cosy cottage. Lots of supplies available to make it easy to prepare meals. Real milk provided (not UHT!).
    Sacha
    Family with young children