The Best Hotels Closest to Craters of the Moon in Wairakei for 2026

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A well-lit outdoor area with a lawn, pathway, and wooden furniture.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a building with multiple balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees and a flag.

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

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Albert

AED 228

AED 263 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window offering a city view.

2. Hilton Lake Taupo

6.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Anita

AED 395

AED 454 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A staircase with metal railings and wooden steps leading up to a landing.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk, a sink, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Beechtree Motel

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Liam

AED 266

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

A residential area with modern houses, a clear view of the sea, and a distant mountain range.

A balcony with two chairs, a table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, and a view of the sea.

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

4. Baycrest Lodge

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Ben

AED 403

AED 464 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

A table set for dining with a view of the water and hills in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a view of the water through a large window.

A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake with a dock and boat.

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Sandra

AED 457

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a view of a calm lake and mountains, featuring two wicker chairs with red cushions, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A grassy area with a single tree in the foreground, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea with distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a view of the sea.

6. Tui Oaks Motel

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Helasika Kumuduni Perera

AED 245

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hot tub area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a shaded umbrella.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a balcony.

7. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Joe

AED 393

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for Gables Lakefront Motel advertising free WiFi, hot pools, one-bedroom apartments, and family units.

A modern building with a reception area, multiple windows, and a paved courtyard.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking the sea, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and stainless steel appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

8. Gables Lakefront Motel

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Colin

AED 338

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, a window with a view of the outside, and neatly folded towels on the floor.

A row of white buildings with hanging flower baskets.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a bathtub, a vanity, and a window overlooking a garden.

9. Cottage Mews Motel

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

kate

AED 308

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.

A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a pink bedspread, a wardrobe, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A dining area with tables set for guests, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

10. Oasis Beach Motel

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Megan

AED 208

AED 240 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 bar and restaurant with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, and a tropical wallpaper.

11. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Brent

AED 347

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A room with a glass table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a distant island.

A modern building with large windows and a view of a lake and surrounding houses.

A waterfront property with a paved driveway leading to a brick building with a large window and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

12. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7.2 km from Craters of the Moon

AED 358

AED 412 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern building with large glass windows and a covered outdoor area.

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

13. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Elaine

AED 341

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

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.

14. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

AED 428

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern living room with a glass wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A hot tub with a view of the sea, a metal faucet, and a glass railing.

A modern living room with a large window, a kitchen area, and a seating area with a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a scenic lake and hills.

15. Sacred Waters

6.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Doris

AED 610

AED 716 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.

A hotel room with a balcony, a television, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

16. The Reef Resort

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Shontelle

AED 343

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A motel with multiple-story buildings, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

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

A restaurant interior with a wooden ceiling, a chef statue, a fireplace, and leather seating.

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

17. Lakeland Resort Taupo

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

Jermaine

AED 259

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden building with a sign reading "WELLER'S HOTEL" on the side.

A cozy lodge interior with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, and a dining area.

A log cabin-style building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a hot tub.

A wooden interior with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a stained glass window above.

18. Lakefront Lodge Taupo

5.4 km from Craters of the Moon

Tej Bahadur

AED 181

AED 210 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A parking lot with vehicles and a view of the sea.

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

19. Acacia Lake View Motel

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Prue

AED 363

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

A balcony with a chair and a sofa, large windows with a view of the sea and mountains, and a potted plant.

20. The Cove Taupo

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Dixie

AED 251

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Lake Taupo	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Beechtree Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Baycrest Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 812 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

10/10 Excellent

"Welcomed by friendly helpful staff. Room cleanly presented. Grounds and pool area well maintained. Played 9 holes of golf across the road. Restaurant staff friendly excellent food. We will return."

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for the price, clean, affordable, beautiful location, bar and restaurant is lovely and staff were great."

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

8/10 Good

"Quite location."

Ika Nui Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed three nights, it was a perfect location and the room was clean and worked well for us. The only thing I would point out was that the pool cues in the games room had no ends on them and the pool balls were not all there, my kids and I enjoy playing on a pool table so were disappointed that we were unable to play. Other than that I recommend Ika Nui and will stay there again."

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."

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 ."

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)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Huka Falls, a lovely green space in Rotokawa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A natural hot spring pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

9.2/10 (143 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Wairakei with a visit to Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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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 592 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 traveler 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 5 miles include Huka Lodge, Beckons and Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Craters of the Moon?

Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Craters of the Moon.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Craters of the Moon?

For additional details about updating your stay near Craters of the Moon or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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.

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Our top choices for Craters of the Moon hotels

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2. Hilton Lake Taupo

3. Beechtree Motel

4. Baycrest Lodge

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6. Tui Oaks Motel

7. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

8. Gables Lakefront Motel

9. Cottage Mews Motel

10. Oasis Beach Motel

11. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

12. Cascades Lakefront Motel

13. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

14. Anchorage Resort Taupo

15. Sacred Waters

16. The Reef Resort

17. Lakeland Resort Taupo

18. Lakefront Lodge Taupo

19. Acacia Lake View Motel

20. The Cove Taupo

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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Ika Nui Taupo

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

Huka Falls Getaway + so close to town

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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