Best Boutique Hotels in Lake Taupo
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Lake Taupo is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
The award-winning River Birches offers secluded, comfort and understated luxury accommodations, set within peaceful gardens on the banks of the Tongariro River. This boutique lodge is minutes' away from some of the river's most popular trout fishing pools and close to other natural attractions in the Taupo and Central Plateau region. Each stunning guest room has its own deck, large luxury private bathroom and beautiful garden views. A room with a private hot tub is available. All rooms include central heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. Guest at River Birches can relax in the lounge area, which has an open fireplace. Free WiFi and guest laundry facilities are available. Full cooked breakfasts are included for lodge guests and a generous hamper of breakfast provisions are provided for Cottage guests. This boutique lodge is in an ideal location to the world famous Tongariro crossing. The cafés and restaurants of Turangi town center are only a 10-minute walk. Lake Taupo is 10 minutes’ drive away. It is a 35-minute drive to Taupo Airport.
Guest Reviews:
- "we stayed in the self-service cottage, it is a very clean, comfortable house with artistic decorations, and high-quality furniture. This is the house with the most tableware I've ever seen. It is beside the Tongariro river trail. just walk to fly fishing. the another highlight is the cedar spa pool." - "Beautifully presented property with fantastic hosts." - "Breakfast was decadent at this gorgeous property." - "Beautiful place and a very warm welcome. Lovely stay."
Exceptional
17 reviews
Surrounded by 17 acres of countryside on the banks of the Waikato River, the Huka Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, free airport transportation and a hot tub. It has air-conditioned suites with a private terrace and lovely river views. All suites feature a minibar, an electric kettle and a coffee machine. Each suite has a separate dressing room, bathrobes and slippers. The bathroom includes a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Huka Lodge is just a 10-minute walk from the famous Huka Falls, and a 5-minute drive from Wairakei International Golf Course. Taupo Airport is a 15-minute drive away. You can play a game of croquet, or explore the area using the free mountain bikes. The property also features a library, a terrace and massage services.
Exceptional
34 reviews
Hilton Lake Taupo includes free pool and gym access and features views over Lake Taupo and is just minutes away from the town center. It is a 15-minute drive from Taupo Airport. Enjoy a meal at the on-site Bistro Lago Restaurant and indulge in a menu created by chef Gareth Stewart. Relax with a refreshing beverage in the lounge bar. Hilton Lake Taupo features an outdoor thermally heated pool, hot tub and tennis courts with which to enjoy. Spacious rooms feature private balconies with views over the lake or the hotel pool and Thermal Springs. Each includes a LCD TV. Guests can visit the nearby Taupo Motor Sports Park, Kinloch Golf Club or try an exhilarating bungee jump or a trip by helicopter.
Guest Reviews:
- "The hotel was excellent" - "Heritage, clean" - "The most incredible facilities, wonderful staff, very peaceful and perfect location. They provided lovely champagne and a note upon arrival, as I was celebrating my 21st birthday which was so sweet." - "Lovely atmosphere, large, spacious room and bathroom, swimming pool and sauna was great and everything was stylish and clean" - "The beautiful site.the nice and helpful staff ." - "Customer service was exceptional at both the reception and restaurant. Couldn’t fault it at all. So friendly and helpful."
Very Good
1752 reviews
