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

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

A dining area with a fireplace, a table with a plate of food, a glass of beer, and a vase of plants.

1. Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

2.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Albert

AED 230

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A modern building with a reception area and a sign indicating a vacancy.

2. Beechtree Motel

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Liam

AED 272

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

A modern room with a sofa, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

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

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

3. Gables Lakefront Motel

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Colin

AED 341

AED 392 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, a window with a view of the sea, and a small table with a chair.

4. Tui Oaks Motel

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Neill

AED 229

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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 modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a sofa with floral cushions, a table, and a lamp.

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Denis

AED 487

AED 561 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a stove.

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

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

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Michael

AED 397

AED 456 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and wooden ceiling beams.

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.

7. Cottage Mews Motel

7.3 km from Craters of the Moon

kate

AED 312

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the city.

8. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

4.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Kanwalnoor chatha

AED 333

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 parking lot with vehicles and a view of the sea.

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

9. Acacia Lake View Motel

4.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Susan

AED 384

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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 room with a glass table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a window with curtains.

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

10. Cascades Lakefront Motel

7.2 km from Craters of the Moon

AED 381

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained hedge.

11. Sacred Waters

6.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Amanda

AED 625

AED 731 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A pool area with a wooden table, two beer bottles, and a glass.

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.

12. Baycrest Lodge

5.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Ben

AED 444

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A circular hot tub with a brick border and a metal ladder, surrounded by lush greenery.

A road leading to a spa with a sign indicating 'Hot Pools & Day Spa'.

A modern two-story building with a wooden deck and a gravel driveway.

A modern house with a covered porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained garden.

13. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

6.8 km from Craters of the Moon

Joanne

AED 158

AED 182 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

14. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

4.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Steve

AED 364

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A lakeside view with a grassy area, a path, and outdoor seating.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A balcony with a view of a calm lake and distant mountains.

15. Boulevard Waters

6.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Tasha

AED 410

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 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 multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained greenery.

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

16. Sails On The Lake

5.7 km from Craters of the Moon

Ilana

AED 397

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large glass window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table with a remote control.

17. Oasis Beach Motel

6.9 km from Craters of the Moon

Erin

AED 208

AED 240 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

18. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

4.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Lisa

AED 296

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

The exterior of the Anchorage Resort Motel with a sign, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a landscaped area with purple flowers.

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

19. Anchorage Resort Taupo

7.6 km from Craters of the Moon

Bryce

AED 433

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with striped sofas and a small table, large windows with a view of the sea and trees.

A modern living room with a large window offering a scenic view of trees and water.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, a microwave, and an oven.

A pool area with a glass-enclosed section, a sign prohibiting hot tubs, and a view of the sea.

20. The Village Resort

5.2 km from Craters of the Moon

Nina

AED 342

AED 399 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 1,004 reviews	View
Beechtree Motel	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Gables Lakefront Motel	9.4 Exceptional 505 reviews	View
Tui Oaks Motel	8.8 Excellent 805 reviews	View
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

8/10 Good

"Staff always really good. Some parts of the unit I was in could do with a scrub but wasn’t terrible. Bed comfy, sheets clean etc. shower hot 👍"

Ika Nui Taupo

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend"

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

8/10 Good

"A staff member was really accommodating and gave us a complimentary upgrade to a groundfloor room as my elderly mom had developed mobility issues just before our trip. We really appreciate this."

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was amazing, starting with our arrival, staff was so kind, welcoming. The room, it was perfect for a family of four, all we needed was right there. The pool, oh my goodness, don't get me started this was amazing, my girls & husband loved the waterslides. I love how movies were played. The cave was cool & the swim up bar was a high light."

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. Beechtree Motel

3. Gables Lakefront Motel

4. Tui Oaks Motel

5. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

6. Taupo Thermal Motel & Spa - Adults Only

7. Cottage Mews Motel

8. Lake Taupo Motor Inn

9. Acacia Lake View Motel

10. Cascades Lakefront Motel

11. Sacred Waters

12. Baycrest Lodge

13. Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

14. Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre

15. Boulevard Waters

16. Sails On The Lake

17. Oasis Beach Motel

18. Ashbrook Motel Taupo

19. Anchorage Resort Taupo

20. The Village Resort

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Top Craters of the Moon Hotel Reviews

Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort

Ika Nui Taupo

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

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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